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 plans air defence reform, to bolster defences near Finland – commander
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia plans to overhaul its air defence forces after gaining new experience in the war in Ukraine and will also bolster its air defences to counter Finland’s accession to…
‘Faith Is In Our Hands’: Steve Forbes Says America Can Save Dollar From Russia, China
‘Faith Is In Our Hands’: Steve Forbes Says America Can Save Dollar From Russia, China Harold Hutchison on April 7, 2023 Former presidential candidate Steve Forbes said Friday that the U.S. could…
Russia charges Wall Street Journal reporter Gershkovich with espionage
By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian Federal Security Service investigators have formally charged Evan Gershkovich with espionage but the Wall Street Journal reporter denied the charges and said he was working as…
US official says coalition can communicate effectively with China on Russia sanctions
By Daphne Psaledakis and Laura Sanicola WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A senior U.S. Treasury Department official said on Friday that the coalition of partners that has imposed sanctions on Russia over its invasion…
Russia warns West: we may work around the Black Sea grain deal
By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia warned the West on Friday that unless obstacles to its exports of grain and fertilisers were removed, then Ukraine would have to export grain over…
Trudeau and Biden call on Russia to release WSJ reporter
(Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada called on Wednesday for the immediate release of a Wall Street Journal reporter arrested in Russia on spying charges.…
Russia says it will ignore media lobbying for release of arrested US reporter
(Reuters) – Moscow will ignore a letter from media groups urging the release of a U.S. reporter accused of spying because they have not shown the same regard for a Russian pro-war…
U.S. journalist jailed by Russia meets lawyers for first time, in good health – editor
(Reuters) -Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested and charged with espionage in Russia last week, met his lawyers for the first time on Tuesday, editor-in-chief Emma Tucker said in…
Jailed WSJ reporter in Russia files appeal as US pushes for his release
MOSCOW/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested and charged with espionage in Russia last week, has appealed against his pre-trial detention through his lawyers, as Washington said it was “pushing…
Russia to place nuclear weapons near Belarus’ borders with NATO
(Reuters) – Russia will move its tactical nuclear weapons close to the western borders of Belarus, the Russian envoy to Minsk said on Sunday, placing them at NATO’s threshold in a move…
Brittney Griner urges Biden to bring home reporter Gershkovich, accused of spying in Russia
(Reuters) – U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, who was freed from a Russian penal colony in a prisoner exchange last year, has urged the Biden administration to keep using “every tool possible”…
Wall Street Journal demands immediate release of reporter arrested in Russia
(Reuters) – The Wall Street Journal on Saturday demanded the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a Moscow-based correspondent who was arrested by Russia’s FSB security service on suspicion of spying. “Evan’s case…
Russia set for smaller GDP contraction in 2023, but no room for rate cut: Reuters poll
By Alexander Marrow and Elena Fabrichnaya MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s economy is set for a shallower contraction this year than previously thought, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, but above-target inflation will…
Biden calls on Russia to release US reporter: “Let him go”
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden called on Russia on Friday to release detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was charged with spying by Moscow. Russia’s FSB security service…
Russia says Ukraine ceasefire now would not achieve Moscow’s goals
(Reuters) – Russia said on Friday that a ceasefire in Ukraine would not enable it to achieve the goals of its “special military operation” at the moment. The Kremlin was reacting after…
Founders of AI company NtechLab say they resigned over projects in Russia
By Lena Masri (Reuters) – The founders of artificial intelligence company NtechLab said they resigned over disagreements with the company’s management and investors about projects in Russia. One of the founders left…
Biden says he is concerned about possibility Russia sends nuclear arms to Belarus
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he was concerned about the possibility that Russia would send tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus. “They haven’t done that yet,” Biden told reporters…
US would share nuclear force data if Russia came into compliance with New START
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. would be willing to share some nuclear force data with Moscow if Russia were to come into compliance with the New START nuclear arms treaty, White House…
U.S. has not seen signs Russia is closer to using tactical nuclear weapons -White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has not seen any indications that Vladimir Putin is getting closer to using tactical nuclear weapons in his war on Ukraine, just days after the Russian…
Russia says it intercepted GLSDB smart bomb in Ukraine for first time
(Reuters) – Russia said on Tuesday it had shot down a U.S.-supplied GLSDB guided smart bomb fired by Ukrainian forces, the first time Moscow has claimed to have intercepted one of the…
Russia forces foreign firms to pay into budget as they leave
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Foreign investors from “unfriendly” countries selling assets in Russia will be obliged to donate at least 10% of the sale price to the Russian budget, making life even harder…
Putin ally says Russia has weapons to destroy US if its existence is threatened
MOSCOW (Reuters) – An ally of President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia has the weapons to destroy any enemy, including the United States, if its own existence is threatened, accusing Washington…
Kazakhstan tightens controls over trade with Russia
ALMATY (Reuters) – Kazakhstan said on Monday it would require exporters to file additional documents when sending goods to Russia, following reports that Russian companies have been using local intermediaries to bust…
U.N. nuclear watchdog head may visit Russia soon, not this week -RIA
(Reuters) – The U.N. nuclear watchdog head will not travel to Russia this week, but a visit is possible in the near future, Russian news agency RIA reported early on Monday, citing…
Putin ally proposing banning ICC in Russia
By Guy Faulconbridge (Reuters) -Russia’s parliament speaker on Saturday proposed banning the activities of the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the court issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin, accusing him…
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