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 30 more embassy staff will leave U.S. due to visa restrictions
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s ambassador to the United States, Anatoly Antonov, on Friday said 30 more embassy staff would have to leave the country on Jan. 1 due to visa restrictions, RIA…
Family Of Ex-Marine Left Behind In Russia ‘Devastated’ After Brittney Griner Released In High-Level Prisoner Swap
Family Of Ex-Marine Left Behind In Russia ‘Devastated’ After Brittney Griner Released In High-Level Prisoner Swap Micaela Burrow on December 8, 2022 The family of the ex-Marine jailed in Russia since 2021…
Putin: Russia may have to make Ukraine deal one day, but partners cheated in the past
(Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would likely have to reach agreements regarding Ukraine in the future, but felt betrayed by the breakdown of the Minsk agreements. Putin said Germany…
Russia has three possible options to respond to price cap, energy minister says
(Reuters) – Russian Energy Minister Nikolai Shulginov said on Friday that Russia had three possible options for how to response to the West’s price cap on Russian oil, the TASS news agency…
Russia might raise taxes in high-margin resource sectors -Finance Minister
(Reuters) – Russia’s finance ministry will analyse whether there is potential to increase taxes in resource sectors of the economy where there are high margins, Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Sazanov said on…
Canada adds sanctions on Russia, Iran, Myanmar over human rights
By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) – Canada on Friday imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, Iran and Myanmar, citing alleged human rights violations by their governments. The measures included sanctions against 33 current or…
U.S. plans sanctions on Russia, China – officials
By Steve Holland and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States plans to impose new sanctions against Russia and China on Friday that include punishing Moscow for its use of Iranian…
Brittney Griner Freed From Russia In Exchange For ‘Merchant Of Death’, Ex-Marine Left Behind
Brittney Griner Freed From Russia In Exchange For ‘Merchant Of Death’, Ex-Marine Left Behind Micaela Burrow on December 8, 2022 Russia has released jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner in exchange for notorious…
Talks continue on exchange of U.S. ex-Marine held in Russia – Interfax
(Reuters) -Talks on freeing former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan from prison in Russia are continuing, the Russian Interfax news agency cited his lawyer as saying on Thursday, after U.S. basketball star Brittney…
Viktor Bout, the arms dealer Russia has swapped for Brittney Griner
(Reuters) -U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was freed from jail in Russia on Thursday in exchange for the release of Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer jailed in the United States, according…
Factbox-Brittney Griner, U.S. basketball star caught up in Russia crisis
(Reuters) – A U.S. official said on Thursday that U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, who had been jailed in Russia in charges of possessing and smuggling illegal drugs, was now in U.S.…
Ukraine detains couple suspected of spying for Russia in Odesa
KYIV (Reuters) – The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has detained a married couple suspected of spying for Russia in the Black Sea city of Odesa, one of Ukraine’s largest ports. An SBU…
Kremlin: Russia plans to ‘liberate’ parts of Ukraine that Moscow annexed
(This story has been refiled to fix typo in ‘plans’ in the headline) MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin said on Thursday that its forces are still set on seizing parts of eastern…
Red Cross visits POWs held by Russia and Ukraine, commends progress
GENEVA (Reuters) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) gained access to both Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war last week and more visits are planned in what it described…
Russia oil price cap launch gives G7 leverage -U.S. Treasury official
By Timothy Gardner and David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Western powers’ leverage over Russia has increased with their $60-a-barrel price cap on Russian crude oil, and any adjustments to the limit will…
At U.N., U.S., Russia accuse each other of no interest in Ukraine talks
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United States and Russia accused each other on Tuesday of not being interested in Ukraine peace talks as calls grow at the United Nations…
Russia considers setting oil price floor in response to G7 – Bloomberg News
(Reuters) – Russia is considering setting a price floor for its international oil sales as a response to a cap imposed by G7 nations, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. Moscow is considering…
US Modified Crucial Weapons To Prevent Ukraine From Striking Russia: REPORT
US Modified Crucial Weapons To Prevent Ukraine From Striking Russia: REPORT Micaela Burrow on December 5, 2022 The U.S. covertly altered a critical weapons system sent to Ukraine in an effort to…
Explosions Hit Military Bases Deep Inside Russia As Ukraine Hints At Long-Range Strikes
Explosions Hit Military Bases Deep Inside Russia As Ukraine Hints At Long-Range Strikes Micaela Burrow on December 5, 2022 Explosions hit two air bases deep inside Russia on Monday, including one that…
Komatsu CEO: no immediate plan to withdraw from Russia
TOKYO (Reuters) – Komatsu Ltd, the world’s second-largest construction machinery maker after Caterpillar Inc, has no immediate plan to withdraw from its Russian operations, it said on Monday, but did not rule…
Russia likely planning to encircle Donetsk Oblast town of Bakhmut, Britain says
(Reuters) – Russia is likely planning to encircle the Donetsk Oblast town of Bakhmut with tactical advances to the north and south, Britain’s defence ministry said on Saturday. The capture of the…
Russia Accuses US Of ‘Direct’ Involvement In War As Pentagon Ramps Up Training For Ukrainian Troops
Russia Accuses US Of ‘Direct’ Involvement In War As Pentagon Ramps Up Training For Ukrainian Troops Micaela Burrow on December 2, 2022 Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov accused the U.S. of “direct”…
Japan will use G7, UN roles to pressure Russia on Ukraine – foreign minister
By Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan will use its turn next year in leadership roles at the Group of Seven and the United Nations to pressure Russia to halt its war…
Russia accuses U.S. of direct Ukraine war role, but says it’s open to potential talks
By Andrew Osborn and Caleb Davis (Reuters) -Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the United States and NATO of playing a direct and dangerous role in the Ukraine war and said Washington…
Russia condemns German parliament for declaring Ukraine Soviet-era famine a genocide
(Reuters) – Russia said on Thursday the German parliament’s move to recognise the 1932-33 famine in Ukraine as a Soviet-imposed genocide was an anti-Russian provocation and an attempt by Germany to whitewash…
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