US sanctions Chinese military for buying Russian weapons
Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) The US has imposed sanctions against China’s military for its purchases of Russian military equipment in a move US officials said …
Israel ‘regrets’ Russian aircrew death in Syria: Netanyahu
Jerusalme, Sep 19 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Tuesday Russian President Vladimir Putin to convey Israel’s condolences to the death of Russian …
Russian plane downed in Syria, Moscow blames Israel (Third Lead)
Moscow, Sep 18 (IANS) A Russian military aircraft with 15 personnel on board was mistakenly downed by a Syrian missile, the Russian Defence Ministry said …
Russian activist was probably poisoned: German doctor
Berlin, Sep 18 (IANS) A German doctor on Tuesday said there was a “high plausibility” that a member of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot …
Russian military aircraft inadvertently shot down by Syria
Moscow, Sep 18 (IANS) The Russian Defence Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that a Russian maritime patrol plane with 15 personnel on board was inadvertently shot …
Russian military plane disappears from radar off Syria
Moscow, Sep 18 (IANS) A Russian military aircraft with 14 people on board has disappeared from the radar after flying over Syria, Moscow’s Defence Ministry …
Russian aircraft goes off radar in Syria
Moscow, Sep 18 (IANS) A Russian aircraft with 14 servicemen on board went off radar near the Hmeymim Airbase in Syria , the Russian Defence …
Russian activist flown to Berlin after being ‘poisoned’
Moscow, Sep 16 (IANS) A member of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot, has been flown to Berlin for specialist medical treatment following a suspected …
Ukraine conflict: EU extends sanctions on Russian nationals, entities
Brussels, Sep 13 (IANS) The EU Council on Thursday extended the sanctions imposed on 155 Russian citizens and 44 entities in the country for undermining …
Russian activist in hospital after being ‘poisoned’
Moscow, Sep 13 (IANS) A member of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot who ran on to the pitch during the FIFA World Cup final, …
‘Russian Spiderman’ arrested after scaling building in Colombia
Moscow, Sep 11 (IANS) A climber known as the “Russian Spiderman”, scaled the outside of a 12-storEy building in Colombia, after which he was arrested …
Google removes Russian opposition leader’s YouTube videos
Moscow, Sep 8 (IANS) Internet giant Google on Saturday yielded to the pressure from the Russian government and decided to remove videos featuring the country’s …
IBU refuses to reinstate Russian Biathlon Union’s full rights
Porec (Croatia), Sep 7 (IANS) The International Biathlon Union (IBU) refused to reinstate the full rights of the Russian Biathlon Union (RBU), according to a …
India, US sign key defence pact but no waiver on Russian, Iranian purchases (Roundup)
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) India and the US on Thursday signed a long-negotiated defence pact that enables Indian armed forces to buy more sensitive …
Russian warplanes hit positions of Nusra Front in Syria
Moscow, Sep 5 (IANS) Four Russian jets have bombed positions of Nusra Front in Syria’s Idlib province, Russian Defence Ministry said in a statement on …
UK police names 2 Russian suspects in Skripal poisoning attacks
London, Sep 5 (IANS) Two Russian nationals have been named on Wednesday as suspects in the poisoning of a former spy and his daughter, police …
Iranian oil, Russian military purchases to figure in India-US 2+2 talks (Curtain Raiser)
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Key trade and defence issues, including Indias proposed purchase of S-400 defence system from Russia and oil imports from Iran …
‘Pro-Russian separatist leader’s death may inflame Ukraine tensions’
Moscow, Sep 1 (IANS) The death of a pro-Russian separatist leader in the conflict-ridden eastern Ukraine could serve to escalate tensions in the region and …
Russian swimmer Yefimova might continue to compete in 2024 Olympics
Moscow, Aug 29 (IANS) Fife-time world swimming champion Yuliya Yefimova of Russia says she may make a decision concerning her professional career in a spontaneous …
Russian trolls, bots skewed vaccine discussion on Twitter: Study
Washington, Aug 24 (IANS) Using tactics similar to those at work during the 2016 US presidential election, social media bots and Russian trolls promoted discord …
Microsoft finds Russian operation targeting US political institutions
San Francisco, Aug 21 (IANS) A group affiliated with the Russian government created phony versions of six websites, including some related to the US Senate, …
Russian engine oil bags American Petroleum Institute license
Moscow, Aug 17 (IANS) Russia’s state-owned gas major Gazprom’s oil business subsidiary Gazpromneft-Lubricants announced on Friday that it has become the first Russian company to …
Credit Bank of Moscow only Russian company in Forbes list
Moscow, Aug 16 (IANS) Private sector Credit Bank of Moscow on Thursday announced that it has become the only Russian company to feature in the …
No UEFA probe on assault on Russian journalists in Greece
Moscow, Aug 10 (IANS) The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has decided against opening a probe into numerous reports on an alleged assault on …
US to impose more sanctions on Moscow over ex-Russian spy’s poisoning
Washington, Aug 9 (IANS) The US is set to impose more sanctions on Moscow over the poisoning of a former Russian spy and his daughter …
Trump Jr dismisses legal concerns over Russian lawyer meeting
Washington, Aug 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s son has said his 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer was about “essentially nothing” relevant to claims …
US senator seeks dialogue with Russian legislators
Moscow, Aug 7 (IANS) US Republican Senator Rand Paul has said here the main purpose of his visit to Russia is to establish and develop …
Trump admits son met Russian lawyer for information on opponent
Washington, Aug 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has admitted his son met a Russian lawyer in June 2016 “to get information on an opponent”, …
Russian ministry appoints American actor as ‘special representative’
Moscow, Aug 5 (IANS) The Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry has appointed American actor Stevan Seagal as a “special representative” on Washington-Moscow humanitarian ties, the media …
Russian helicopter crash kills 18 in Siberia
Moscow, Aug 4 (IANS) Eighteen people were killed in a Russian helicopter crash on Saturday in East Siberia region, authorities said. Russia’s Emergencies Ministry said …
18 feared dead in Russian chopper crash
Moscow, Aug 4 (IANS) Eighteen people are feared killed after an MI-8 helicopter crashed in the Krasnoyarsk region of Siberia, Russia, according to preliminary reports. …
Pakistan Army rescues Russian climber from mountainous region
Islamabad, July 31 (IANS) The Pakistan Army has rescued a Russian climber stranded in the country’s northern mountainous region, the military said on Tuesday. “In …
CSKA Moscow win Russian Super Cup
Nizhny Novgorod (Russia), July 28 (IANS) FC CSKA Moscow has won the Russian Super Cup, defeating FC Lokomotiv Moscow 1-0. The game took place at …
Trump denies advance knowledge of son’s meeting with Russian
Washington, July 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday denied that he knew in advance about the meeting his son had with a Russian …
Trump knew of Russian lawyer meeting, claims Cohen
Washington, July 27 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen has said that his client knew in advance of a June 2016 meeting …
Cherchesov to remain Russian head coach
Moscow, July 25 (IANS) Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov will maintain his position, Russian Football Union (RFU) First Vice-President Nikita Simonyan said on Wednesday. Russia’s …
Russian tennis star Youzhny announces retirement plans
Moscow, July 25 (IANS) Russian tennis star Mikhail Youzhny has announced plans to wrap up his sports career in September after a tournament in Russia’s …
Concerned about potential Russian meddling in mid-terms: Trump
Washington, July 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has he is “very concerned” about potential Russian interference in the mid-term legislative elections to be held …
US NSA to meet Russian counterpart in August: White House
Washington, July 24 (IANS) The White House has said National Security Advisor John Bolton will meet his Russian counterpart in August to follow up the …
Ex-Trump aide denies being Russian agent
Washington, July 23 (IANS) One of US President Donald Trump’s former foreign policy aides has said allegations that he worked with the Russian government during …
Russian meddling still a threat, White House says
Washington, July 19 (IANS) The White House said on Wednesday that there is “still” a threat of Russian meddling in the US elections, claiming that …