Russia says Israel must halt its ‘arbitrary’ airstrikes in Syria

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After Israeli-Iranian flare-up, Moscow says Syrian territory should not be ‘an arena for settling geopolitical accounts,’ warns of potential for regional chaos. This December 11, 2017 photo shows Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Syrian President Bashar Assad watching troops … Read More

Russia Deploys Fleet Off Syria While Claiming U.S. Preparing for Possible Strike

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Up to 13 Russian warships have crossed the Bosphorus toward Syria so far this week as tensions between the U.S. and Syria continue to rise. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting in Kemerovo, Russia, Monday, Aug. 27, 2018Credit: … Read More

U.S. prepares sanctions against Russian Defense Ministry, Aviation Industry, Space and Nuclear Agencies

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The United States has prepared new sanctions against Russia, which will include more than 30 state-owned companies, agencies, and entities. Russian organizations will be subject to restrictive measures as part of the sanctions package against China, RIA Novosti reports citing a draft … Read More

Expert says Russia would not tolerate Turkey’s actions to populate NK territories with Syrians

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YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 26, ARMENPRESS. Turkey’s plans to populate the territories of Nagorno Karabakh, which have come under the Azerbaijani control, with Syrians will not be accepted by both Russia and Iran. Russia would not allow it or will take anti-terrorist … Read More

Why Russia will not return the Kuril Islands to Japan

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More than 60 years of stubborn diplomatic stalemate stemming from the Second World War doesn’t appear likely to end. Tourists in October on the Yankito Plateau on Iturup Island, the largest one of the Kuril Islands, known in Japan as … Read More

As countries line up for Russia’s vaccine, not everyone is buying it

“Trust me. It’s safe.” Photo: Alexy Nikolsky/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Not to be outdone by Pfizer’s big announcement, Russia’s state-run Gamaleya Research Institute announced Wednesday that its Sputnik V vaccine is 92% effective. Why it matters: Experts have criticized the lack of … Read More

Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un and other world leaders who have not acknowledged a Biden win

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As President-elect Joe Biden moved forward on Monday with preparations to take office in January, some world leaders have continued to remain silent on the outcome of the election, which President Trump has yet to concede. Congratulatory messages from around the world … Read More

New Wave of Islamic Extremism Adds to Putin’s Troubles

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The series of terrorist attacks in France, in late October, attracted much attention in Russia, sharply dividing public opinion and leaving President Vladimir Putin in an awkward limbo. The Kremlin leader excels at positioning himself as a counter-terrorist champion when … Read More

Why Russia is threatening military intervention against Azerbaijan and Turkey

Russia is threatening military intervention if Azerbaijan refuses to enjoin a lasting cease-fire in its ongoing conflict with Armenia. In a statement, the Russian foreign ministry warned that “Russia will render [Armenia] all necessary assistance if clashes take place directly … Read More

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