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 …
Read More »Ukraine looks for peace at fresh talks with Russia: Zelensky
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 …
Read More »Ukraine ready to exchange prisoners with Russia: Zelensky
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 — …
Read More »COMMENT: Washington makes waves with Russia-Ukraine conflict only to leave world suffer
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 …
Read More »Biden supports Russia’s exclusion from G20
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 …
Read More »China denounces U.S.’s “prior knowledge” claim of Russian military operation in Ukraine
Beijing, China | Xinhua | A Chinese military spokesperson Thursday denounced the claim that China had prior knowledge of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine as disinformation. The spread of such disinformation by the United States is intended to shirk responsibility and smear China, said Wu Qian, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of …
Read More »NATO summit confirms desire to prolong conflict, says Russia
Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | The extraordinary summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) held Thursday has confirmed the alliance’s desire to contain Russia and prolong the military conflict in Ukraine, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. “The decision announced at the summit to continue providing political and practical support to …
Read More »EU countries in disarray after Putin announces payment change in gas deal
Russia to sell gas to “unfriendly countries” in rubles Brussels, Belgium | Xinhua | European countries have been thrown into disarray after Russian President Vladimir Putin said “unfriendly countries” who buy Russia’s gas will now have to pay in rubles. “Russia will continue, of course, to supply natural gas in accordance …
Read More »U.S. dislikes quick success in Russia-Ukraine peace talks: Lavrov
Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | The United States would not like to see a rapid completion of the Moscow-Kiev peace talks but hopes that Russia is mired in prolonged hostilities, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday. “It is unprofitable for Americans that this (negotiation) process will be completed quickly. They …
Read More »Russia to sell gas to “unfriendly countries” in rubles: Putin
Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russia will reject U.S. dollars or euros and only accept rubles for its natural gas supplied to “unfriendly countries,” including the European Union (EU) members and the United States, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday. Over the past few weeks, some Western countries have taken “illegitimate decisions” …
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