Trump says final Nippon Steel deal not yet approved, addresses Russia sanctions and foreign policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump told reporters Friday that the Nippon Steel acquisition is not finalized and requires his approval, while also commenting on sanctions legislation against Russia and the prospects…
Russia says supplying F-16 jets to Ukraine would carry ‘colossal’ risks for West – TASS
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Western countries will run “colossal risks” if they supply Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets, TASS news agency quoted Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko as saying on Saturday. Grushko…
Factbox-New sanctions imposed on Russia so far as G7 leaders meet
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States, Canada and the United Kingdom issued fresh sanctions on Russia on Friday over its invasion of Ukraine. Here are the main sanctions, announced…
WhatsApp faces first fine in Russia for failure to delete ‘banned’ content
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Messenger service WhatsApp faces a maximum fine of 4 million roubles (51,500) after Russia accused it of failing to delete banned content, state-owned news agency RIA reported on Friday,…
Russia strikes Zelenskiy’s hometown, woman badly wounded – Ukraine
By Pavel Polityuk KYIV (Reuters) – Russia launched a new wave of overnight air strikes on Ukraine early on Friday, setting ablaze several buildings in President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s hometown and seriously wounding…
As world leaders meet, Ukraine urges allies to be bolder on Russia sanctions
By Matthias Williams, Olena Harmash and John O’Donnell LONDON/KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine wants its allies to be bolder in imposing sanctions on Russia, including by targeting banks that provide financial services to…
Russia goes after remote workers with tighter income tax draft law
(Reuters) – Russia’s finance ministry on Thursday outlined proposals to tax people working remotely from abroad for Russian companies at the standard income tax rate even if they lose their tax residency,…
Japan, United States to continue Russia sanctions and Ukraine support, Kishida says
By Sakura Murakami HIROSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has agreed with U.S. President Joe Biden to continue sanctions against Russia and support of Ukraine, Kishida told reporters as…
Ex-Wagner commander who sought asylum in Norway wants to return to Russia
By Nerijus Adomaitis OSLO (Reuters) – A former commander of Russia’s Wagner group who sought asylum in Norway after crossing the Russian-Norwegian border in January said on Wednesday he wanted to return…
Price pressure in Russia gradually intensifying -central bank
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s central bank on Wednesday said price pressure was gradually intensifying after a period of restrained price growth in the second half of last year, and that annual inflation…
Activist jailed for 7 years in Russia for “justifying terrorism”
(Reuters) – A Ukrainian-born activist was jailed for seven years by a Russian court on Wednesday for “justifying terrorism”, according to a Telegram channel petitioning for his release.Mikhail Krieger, 63, was arrested…
Factbox-What are the deals on Ukraine, Russia grain exports?
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The extension of a deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of Ukrainian grain and fertilizers beyond May 18 hangs in the balance after Russia…
U.S. condemns reported arrest of former U.S. mission employee in Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it “strongly condemns” the reported arrest of Robert Shonov, a former employee of the United States’ mission in Russia, calling allegations he…
Grassley Says Senior FBI, DOJ Officials ‘Aided And Abetted’ DNC And Hillary Clinton In Pushing ‘Russia Collusion Lie’
Grassley Says Senior FBI, DOJ Officials ‘Aided And Abetted’ DNC And Hillary Clinton In Pushing ‘Russia Collusion Lie’ Harold Hutchison on May 15, 2023 Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa said Monday…
Russia approves sale of Volkswagen plant to domestic dealership
(Reuters) – A Russian government commission has approved the sale of Volkswagen’s main factory in Russia to a domestic car dealership, Trade and Industry Minister Denis Manturov told the TASS news agency…
Erdogan rival accuses Russia of ‘deep fake’ campaign ahead of presidential vote
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the main election rival of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, issued a warning to Russia, accusing it of responsibility for the release of fake material on social media…
U.S. attorney general OKs transfer of forfeited funds from Russia oligarch for use in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has authorized the first transfer of forfeited Russian assets for use in Ukraine, he said on Wednesday. The Justice Department last year charged Russian…
North Korea’s Kim says Russia ‘will prevail’ over hostile forces
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Russia “will prevail” in its fight against what he described as “imperialists,” state news agency KCNA said on Tuesday, in remarks seen…
Russia launches new attack on Ukraine’s capital, officials say
By Pavel Polityuk and Gleb Garanich KYIV (Reuters) -Russia launched about 15 cruise missiles at Ukraine’s capital on Tuesday, the second attack in as many days, with air defence systems shooting all…
Ukraine military says all 35 drones Russia launched overnight destroyed
(Reuters) – Ukraine’s top military command said on Monday that its forces destroyed all 35 Iranian-made Shahed drones that Russia had launched overnight at different targets around the country. “The Russian Federation…
Ukraine hails return of 45 Azov fighters, Russia says 3 pilots released
KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine on Saturday hailed the return of 45 Azov battalion fighters captured during the battle for Mariupol while Russia said three of its pilots had been released by Kyiv,…
Drones over Kremlin likely launched from inside Russia – US experts
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The drones that crashed over the Kremlin earlier this week probably evaded an extensive number of defenses in and around Moscow, suggesting they might have been…
US envoy to Russia visits detained American Paul Whelan in prison- embassy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy on Thursday visited American citizen Paul Whelan in the prison he has been held in Mordovia in eastern Russia, the U.S. embassy said.…
Russia to launch Friendship Games after 40-year gap – sports minister
(Reuters) – Russia plans to relaunch the multi-sport Friendship Games next year, 40 years after its first edition, Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin has told President Vladimir Putin. Matytsin said the event would…
Exclusive-India, Russia suspend negotiations to settle trade in rupees -sources
By Aftab Ahmed and Swati Bhat NEW DELHI/MUMBAI (Reuters) – India and Russia have suspended efforts to settle bilateral trade in rupees, after months of negotiations failed to convince Moscow to keep…
Video Shows Smoke Over Kremlin After Alleged Putin Assassination Attempt, Russia Vows ‘Retaliatory Measures’
Video Shows Smoke Over Kremlin After Alleged Putin Assassination Attempt, Russia Vows ‘Retaliatory Measures’ Micaela Burrow on May 3, 2023 The Kremlin vowed retaliation Wednesday after shooting down two drones in an…
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