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…
U.S. concerned Russia could ‘stir the pot’ in Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict – Blinken
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday he was concerned that Russia could try to “stir the pot” in the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Washington has…
Russia acknowledges major tech shortcomings in 2030 strategy document – Kommersant
(This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine.) MOSCOW (Reuters) – A critical dependence on foreign technology, low investment attractiveness and acute staff…
Traton sells some assets in Russia, incurs 550 million euro loss
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s truck division Traton on Tuesday said some of its divisions were disposing assets in Russia, a move that will cause a 550 million euro ($560 million) loss. MAN…
Russia, Myanmar not invited to Queen Elizabeth’s funeral – source
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain has not invited representatives from Russia, Belarus and Myanmar to attend Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral due to be held next Monday, a Whitehall source said on Tuesday. Britain,…
Russia seen cutting benchmark interest rate by 50 bps to 7.5% – Reuters poll
By Alexander Marrow and Elena Fabrichnaya MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Russian central bank is expected to cut its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 7.5% on Friday to encourage lending…
Nissan extends suspension of Russia factory for three months
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese automaker Nissan will extend its suspension of an assembly plant in Saint Petersberg, Russia, for three months until late December, it said on Monday. “Production is suspended at St…
Russia backs IAEA call for shelling near Zaporizhzhia to stop, envoy says
VIENNA (Reuters) – Russia backs a call by U.N. atomic watchdog chief Rafael Grossi for an immediate stop to shelling at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) and the nearby city of…
Analysis-Ukraine blindsides Russia with northeastern thrust at supply hub
By Tom Balmforth KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s rapid territorial gains have caught Russia off guard at a vulnerable section of their front line in an attack that threatens an important supply hub…
Erdogan to urge Russia to sends goods through Black Sea corridor – media
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will urge Moscow to send goods though a U.N.-backed Black Sea corridor when he meets Russian President Vladimir Putin next week, broadcaster Haberturk said on…
Russia warns the West: energy price cap will be your undoing
By Guy Faulconbridge and Felix Light LONDON (Reuters) -Russia warned the West on Friday that plans to try to cap the price of Russia’s oil and gas exports in retaliation for the…
Russia is preventing access to Ukraine war prisoners, UN says
By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) -The head of the U.N. human rights mission in Ukraine said on Friday that Russia is not allowing access to prisoners of war, adding that the U.N.…
U.S. targets firms over Iranian drone production, shipment to Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on an Iranian company it accused of coordinating military flights to transport Iranian drones to Russia and three other companies it said were…
Moscow seeking Iran, North Korea arms? Show us proof, says Russia
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Russia demanded at the United Nations on Thursday that the United States and Britain provide evidence to support their allegations that Moscow was seeking drones…
Analysis-Putin’s energy gamble may prove a double-edged sword for Russia
MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin’s threat to completely cut off energy supplies to the West in a deepening confrontation over Ukraine could prove to be a double-edged sword for Russia. Just…
Boeing says it stopped buying aluminum from Russia in March
(Reuters) – Boeing Co stopped buying aluminum from Russia in March, the planemaker said late on Tuesday, as it suspended operations in the sanctions-hit country. It is the second important metal that…
Putin says Russia will post budget surplus this year, GDP to decline ‘around 2%’
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) – Russia will post a budget surplus this year, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday, forecasting a much shallower economic contraction than previously thought as Russia has overcome the…
Explainer-What weapons could North Korea send to Russia?
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – Russia could be about to buy millions of artillery shells and rockets from old Cold-War ally North Korea, the White House said, an allegation immediately dismissed…
Putin says Russia has ‘no problems’ selling energy resources
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would have no problems selling its vast energy resources around the world, despite Western sanctions designed to cut off the Kremlin’s vital…
Russia requests ‘explanations’ from IAEA on Zaporizhzhia report
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia has requested “additional explanations” from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on parts of its report on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was…
U.S. military to test launch an ICBM Wednesday, notifies Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. military will test launch an intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday, the Pentagon said, adding it has notified Russia in advance. A Pentagon spokesman described the test as…
Russia restricts retail investors’ access to foreign shares
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia will gradually limit private investors’ access to foreign shares issued by companies from designated “unfriendly” countries, the central bank said on Tuesday, citing the need to minimise investors’…
Russia sanctions Ben Stiller and Sean Penn over Ukraine support
LONDON (Reuters) – Russia hit Hollywood stars Ben Stiller and Sean Penn with sanctions on Monday in response to their public criticism of Moscow’s war on Ukraine. The foreign ministry included the…
Russia will respond to oil price caps by shipping more to Asia – energy minister
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) -Russia will respond to price caps on Russian oil by shipping more supply to Asia, its energy minister Nikolai Shulginov told reporters at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok…
Russia should not be branded terrorism sponsor, Biden says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday said Russia should not be designated a state sponsor of terrorism, a label Ukraine has pushed for amid Russia’s ongoing invasion while Moscow…
Sullivan concludes tenure as U.S. ambassador to Russia, leaves Moscow
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – John Sullivan, a Trump appointee who told Reuters earlier this year it would take “a crowbar” to get him out of Moscow, has left Russia after finishing his tenure…
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