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. ambassador to Russia will attend Gorbachev funeral – State Dept
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan will attend the funeral of the last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in Moscow on Saturday, a State Department spokesperson said on Friday. Gorbachev,…
Russia mulls buying $70 billion in yuan and other ‘friendly’ currencies- Bloomberg
(Reuters) – Russia is considering a plan to buy as much as $70 billion in yuan and other “friendly” currencies this year to slow the rouble’s surge, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.…
Ukraine: Russia wants to wreck IAEA mission with fresh shelling
KYIV (Reuters) – The Ukrainian president’s chief of staff accused Russia of seeking to “wreck” the International Atomic Energy Agency’s inspection visit to the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, saying Russia shelled the…
Russia says thwarted Ukrainian attempt to capture Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
(Reuters) -Russia’s defence ministry said on Thursday Ukrainian forces tried to seize the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southern Ukraine and “measures had been taken” to destroy the opposing troops, including use…
Russia considers doubling fines for ‘LGBT propaganda’ in new law
(Reuters) – Russia is considering doubling fines for exposing children to what it calls “LGBT propaganda” and making any event or act seen as promoting homosexuality an administrative offence, the text of…
Russia bans entry to 55 military and political officials from Canada
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia has banned entry to 55 military and political officials from Canada in a tit-for-tat move, the Russian foreign ministry said on Wednesday. It said the decision was taken…
Russia, US discussing possible New START Treaty commission talks – Interfax
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia and the United States are discussing a possible meeting of their bilateral consultative commission on the New START Treaty, the Interfax news agency quoted Russia’s deputy foreign minister…
In Russia, some attack Gorbachev’s legacy but media reaction is low-key
(Reuters) – Some pro-Kremlin politicians and commentators criticised the legacy of former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev on Wednesday, while state media reported his death in mostly low-key fashion. Gorbachev’s passing was the…
Russia says Germany trying to destroy bilateral energy ties
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia said on Wednesday the German government was doing everything it could to destroy its energy relations with Moscow, hours after state-controlled Gazprom halted gas supplies to Europe via…
Japan plans to develop longer-range missiles to counter China, Russia
By Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan will develop and mass produce a cruise missile and a high-velocity ballistic missile, it said on Wednesday, as it seeks the ability to strike more…
Exxon Threatens To Sue Russia Over Blocked Withdrawal From Oil Project
Exxon Threatens To Sue Russia Over Blocked Withdrawal From Oil Project Jack McEvoy on August 30, 2022 Exxon Mobil is attempting to take legal action against the Russian government after it blocked…
U.S. expects Russia to prepare sham referenda in Ukraine -State Dept
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government has assessed that Moscow is preparing to stage sham referenda in areas of Ukraine under its control to manipulate the results to claim that the Ukrainian…
U.S. concerned about India’s participation in Russia military exercises
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) – The United States is concerned about India’s plans to participate in joint military exercises with Russia, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Tuesday. Last…
Factbox-Europe’s alternatives if Russia cuts off gas supply
By Nina Chestney LONDON – The Nord Stream 1 pipeline that transports Russian gas to Germany will undergo maintenance from Aug. 31-Sept. 2, prompting concerns about supply to Europe if the outage…
Explainer-Why Russia drives European and British gas prices
By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) – The Nord Stream 1 pipeline that transports gas from Russia to Germany will undergo maintenance from Aug.31 – Sept. 2, cutting flows to zero and raising…
Russia needs higher share of rouble in international trade – PM
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia should increase the rouble’s share in international settlements and gradually move towards stopping using currencies of designated ‘unfriendly’ countries that imposed sanctions on Russia, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin…
Logitech to wind down remaining operations in Russia
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Logitech International said on Monday it would wind down its remaining operations in Russia due to the “ongoing uncertain environment”, joining other major technology and telecoms businesses to announce…
Russia names second Ukrainian suspect in killing of nationalist’s daughter
(Reuters) – Russia’s FSB security service on Monday named another Ukrainian it said was part of a team that assassinated Darya Dugina, the daughter of a prominent Russian ultra-nationalist who believes Ukraine…
Putin orders benefit payments for people arriving in Russia from Ukraine
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed a decree introducing financial benefits for people who left Ukrainian territory to come to Russia, including pensioners, pregnant women and disabled people.…
Biden Presses Forward With Iran Deal As Islamic Republic Escalates Support For Russia, Terrorist Groups
Biden Presses Forward With Iran Deal As Islamic Republic Escalates Support For Russia, Terrorist Groups Micaela Burrow on August 26, 2022 Iran has escalated support for regional proxy groups and supplied drones…
Russia can’t stop war, even if Ukraine drops NATO hopes -Putin ally
(Reuters) – A top ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Moscow would not stop its military campaign in Ukraine even if Kyiv formally renounced its aspirations to join…
Explainer-How Russia is applying new laws to stifle dissent on Ukraine
(Reuters) – A growing number of Russians are being prosecuted under laws aimed at stamping out criticism of Moscow’s military actions in Ukraine. Here is a look at the laws and how…
Russia burns gas into the atmosphere while cutting supplies to EU
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia is wasting large volumes of natural gas by burning it in a huge orange flare near the Finnish border at a time when it has sharply cut deliveries…
Russia says it destroyed howitzer used to shell Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
(Reuters) – Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Friday that its forces had destroyed a U.S.-made M777 howitzer which it said Ukraine had used to shell the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. In its…
Zelenskiy says he and Biden discussed next steps in war against Russia
(Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he had “a great conversation” with U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday and thanked him for his support in the war against Russia. “We discussed…
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