Tag Archives: Russia

Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | The Russian Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that “the top leadership” of the European Union (EU) has been barred from entering Russia in response to Brussels’ massive sanctions. The restrictions apply to a number of European commissioners, heads of EU military structures, and the vast majority of …

Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Thursday on new rules of natural gas trade with “unfriendly” countries and regions, vowing to halt existing contracts if these buyers refuse to pay in rubles. “Today I signed a decree … To purchase Russian natural gas, they …

Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | A Russian parliamentary commission held its first meeting on Thursday, announcing the establishment of four working groups to investigate U.S.-controlled biological laboratories in Ukraine. The commission heard information from the Russian Defense Ministry on the investigation into biological research by American specialists in Ukraine, the Russian …

Since 2017, the Gulf states and Russia have forged a stable energy alliance under the umbrella of OPEC+ Cairo, Egypt | Xinhua | Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar, key members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), have remained hesitant to increase oil and gas …

Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday proposed 6.9 billion U.S. dollars in its fiscal year 2023 budget proposal, which is aimed at addressing what it views as threats stemming from the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine. “This funding will enhance the capabilities …

Berlin, Germany | Xinhua | The Group of Seven (G7) has agreed to reject Russia’s demand to pay gas deliveries in rubles, said German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck on Monday. Russia’s demand was “a unilateral and clear breach of existing contracts,” Habeck, who is also the German minister for economic affairs and …

Kiev, Ukraine | Xinhua | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Ukrainian delegation is looking for peace at the fresh round of talks with Russia, the presidential press service reported Monday. “Our goal is obvious — peace and the restoration of normal life in our native state as soon as …

Kiev, Ukraine | Xinhua | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that his country stands ready for an all-for-all prisoner exchange with Russia before the end of hostilities, the presidential press service reported. “I believe that there is an agreement to exchange everyone for everyone, we have this number — …

Beijing, China | Xinhua | A month has passed since Russia launched a “special military operation” in Ukraine. The United States has not only failed to take practical measures to de-escalate the situation, but continued to “fan the flames” through weapon assistance and sanctions. The root cause of the outbreak …

  Brussels, Belgium | Xinhua |  U.S. President Joe Biden has said he was in favor of Russia being excluded from the Group of 20 (G20). If Russia is not excluded, at least Ukraine should also be invited to the G20 group as an observer, said Biden at a press …