Washington, USA | XINHUA | U.S. President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he expects to hold a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his trip to Europe in June. “That is my hope and expectation. We are working on it,” Biden told reporters when asked if he plans to meet …
Read More »Putin signs decree on countermeasures against “unfriendly” countries
Moscow, Russia | XINHUA | Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a decree on countermeasures to “unfriendly actions” of foreign states amid an intensified diplomatic row with the United States and some European countries. In accordance with the decree published by the Kremlin, Putin ordered the government to make a …
Read More »No crossing “red lines” in relations with Russia, Putin says
Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | No countries should cross Moscow-set “red lines” in relations with Russia, which will resolutely protect its national interests, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday in his annual address to the Federal Assembly. “The world has become accustomed to illegal sanctions and rude attempts by some …
Read More »U.S. ambassador to leave Russia for consultations in Washington
The US Ambassador to Russia will return to the United States this week for discussions with the Biden administration about the relationship between Russia and the US, amid heightened tensions between the two nations. Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan said Tuesday he will leave the …
Read More »Putin, Biden discuss cooperation by phone
Moscow, Russia | XINHUA | Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Joe Biden exchanged views on bilateral ties and explored areas of possible cooperation during a phone conversation on Tuesday. Putin and Biden thoroughly discussed the current state of Russian-U.S. relations and some international issues during the phone call …
Read More »U.S. must respect Russia’s interests: Putin
Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the United States has to take into account Russia’s interests and Moscow is capable of protecting them. “Despite that they (the United States) think we are the same as them, we are different people … and we know how …
Read More »Netanyahu, Putin discuss regional developments by phone: Israeli PM’s office
Jerusalem, Israeli | THE INDEPENDENT | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin talked on Monday by phone over regional developments. “The two discussed the situation in Syria, developments in the region and the actions necessary to increase regional stability,” said a statement issued by the Israeli …
Read More »Putin doesn’t see more difficulties for Russia under Biden presidency
Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the situation will not get worse for Russia during the Biden administration. “With regard to the statement that the leadership in the United States is changing and it will be more difficult for us, I don’t think this …
Read More »Putin congratulates Biden on presidential victory
Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday sent U.S. President-elect Joe Biden a congratulatory telegram on his election victory, the Kremlin said in a statement. In the telegram, Putin wished Biden success and expressed confidence that despite existing differences, Russia and the United States can contribute to …
Read More »Moscow to provide Yerevan with assistance if clashes expand to Armenian territory
Moscow,Russia | XINHUA | Moscow will provide all the necessary assistance to Yerevan in accordance with the 1997 treaty between the two countries if the clashes spill over into Armenia’s territory, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Saturday. “We reaffirm the commitment of the Russian Federation to its allied obligations towards …
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