Russia: Kerch attack leaves 18 killed
Oct 17, 2018, at 07:10 pm
Keach, Oct 17 (IBNS): An attack by a student at a college in Russia-annexed Crimea on Wednesday left at least 18 people killed, media reports said.
Russia: Explosion kills 17 in Kerch
Oct 17, 2018, at 06:35 pm
Kerch, Oct 16 (IBNS): An explosion at a college in Russian-annexed Crimea on Wednesday left at least 17 people dead, media reports said.
Russian President Putin to visit Uzbekistan from Oct 18
Oct 17, 2018, at 01:19 pm
Tashkent, Oct 17 (IBNS) Beginning Oct 18, at the invitation of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan.
Russian hackers: US levels charges against seven agents, Netherlands expels at least four
Oct 05, 2018, at 12:35 pm
Washington, Oct 5 (IBNS): Days after the UK government accused Russia's military intelligence service, GRU, of carrying out four high profile cyber attacks across the globe, the US has leveled charges against seven agents.
At UN, Syria slams US for ‘supporting terrorism’, thanks Russia for cooperation
Sep 30, 2018, at 04:12 pm
Denouncing the United States for supporting terrorism and war crimes in his conflict-torn country, Syrian Deputy Prime Minister Walid Al-Moualem reported to the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday that the seven-year war is almost over, calling all those opposing President Bashar al-Assad terrorists.
Russia’s Lavrov denounces from UN podium West’s ‘brute force’ pursuit of domination
Sep 29, 2018, at 07:58 am
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): Denouncing their use of “political blackmail, economic pressure, and brute force,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov mounted the podium of the United Nations General Assembly on Friday to accuse Western States of seeking to retain their self-proclaimed status as ‘world leaders.’
Russian jets costs China American sanctions
Sep 21, 2018, at 11:47 am
Washington/Beijing, Sept 21 (IBNS): China has been hit by fresh sanction from the United States of America, after the former purchased several fighter jets from Russia.
Sep 21, 2018, at 08:23 am
New York, Sept 21 (IBNS): A deal reached between Russia and Turkey to create a demilitarized buffer zone protecting citizens “from catastrophe” in Syria’s Idlib region is a welcome development, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday, before urging all parties to make a “strong commitment” to it.
Trump warns Syria against carrying out strikes in Idlib; asks Russia, Iran to refrain
Sep 04, 2018, at 03:36 pm
Washington, Sept 4 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has threatened Syria against recklessly carrying out strikes in rebel-held Idlib province, while asking Russia and Iran to refrain from joining Assad and his men.
Skripal attack: US to impose fresh sanctions against Russia over use of Novichok agent
Aug 09, 2018, at 11:44 am
Washington/Moscow, Aug 9 (IBNS): The US has said that it will impose fresh sanctions on Russia over the latter's use of Novichok nerve agent in the attempted murder of double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia.
At least 18 killed as Russian copter crashes in Siberia
Aug 04, 2018, at 04:01 pm
Siberia, Aug 4 (IBNS): At least 18 people were killed in a helicopter crash in Russia's Siberia region, reports said.
Trump believes Russia to be a threat: White House
Jul 19, 2018, at 03:42 pm
Washington, July 19 (IBNS): Amidst confusion over comments made by President Donald Trump over the reported Russian involvement in US Presidential elections, the White House still believes that Moscow still poses a threat to the US.
Russian woman arrested for allegedly spying on the US
Jul 17, 2018, at 03:08 pm
Washington, July 17 (IBNS): A 29-year old Russian woman has been charged by the US Government with spying after she intruded into political groups.
Trump cops severe criticism after defending Putin in Helsinki
Jul 17, 2018, at 01:24 pm
Washington, July 17 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has come under fire from his countrymen, following comments that he has no reason to suspect a Russian interference in the US elections.
Donald Trump blames US foolishness for poor ties with Russia
Jul 16, 2018, at 05:31 pm
Washington, July 16 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has said that America's ties with Moscow have "NEVER been worse", before his first ever summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Vladimir Putin calls French President Emmanuel Macron after semi-final victory
Jul 11, 2018, at 04:46 pm
Moscow, July 11 (IBNS): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday congratulated his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron after his nation reached the final of the FIFA World Cup by beating Belgium in the semi-finals of the tournament.
US government warns of terror attacks during Russia World Cup
Jun 16, 2018, at 03:58 pm
New York, June 16 (IBNS): The US has warned its citizens about reconsidering their plans of traveling to Russia, stating that potential terror attacks might happen in the nation during the ongoing football World Cup.
UN chief notes ‘with concern’ report holding Russia liable for downing airliner
May 26, 2018, at 06:05 pm
New York, May 26 (IBNS): Following the conclusion of an investigation that holds Russia responsible for the downing of a Malaysia Airlines passenger plane in 2014, the United Nations chief said on Friday that he “has taken note with concern of the latest report”.
Syrian terrorists relocating to Afghanistan, says Russian Defence Minister
May 23, 2018, at 08:54 pm
Moscow/Kabul, May 23 (IBNS): Sounding alert, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has reportedly said that militants from Syria are relocating to Afghanistan.
Putin, Assad meet in Sochi, discuss prevention of terrorism, bilateral ties
May 18, 2018, at 05:51 pm
Sochi, May 18 (IBNS): Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad held a summit on Thursday at Sochi, media reports said.
US President Donald Trump accuses China, Russia of devaluing currencies
Apr 17, 2018, at 02:35 pm
Washington, Apr 17 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump accused that China and Russia are playing 'Currency Devaluation game'.
Security Council rejects Russian request to condemn airstrikes in Syria
Apr 15, 2018, at 09:47 pm
New York, Apr 15 (IBNS): In an address to an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Saturday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres cautioned against the crisis in Syria “spiraling out of control."
Syria strike: Trump says mission accomplished, thanks France, Britain
Apr 15, 2018, at 02:25 am
Washington, Apr 14 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has thanked allies France and the United Kingdom for launching a coordinated strike against Syria, in response to last week's alleged chemical attack, which accounted for over 70 deaths.
Two dies as Russian Ka-29 military helicopter crashes in Baltic Sea
Apr 13, 2018, at 10:03 pm
Moscow, Apr 13 (IBNS): At least two people died when the Ka-29 military helicopter crashed into the Baltic Sea in the Kaliningrad Region, Russian media reports said on Friday.
Russia accuses US of putting international peace at risk
Apr 13, 2018, at 08:01 pm
Moscow/Washington: Russia has warned the US over launching air strikes in Syria, saying that it could trigger a war between the two countries.
Yulia Skripal rejects Russian Embassy help
Apr 12, 2018, at 08:20 pm
London April 12 (IBNS): Yulia, daughter of former double agent Sergei Skripal, who was poisoned in the UK last month along with her father and was recovering in a hospital, has rejected help from the Russian Embassy in the UK, reports said on Thursday.
Syria chemical attack: US says all options are on the table
Apr 12, 2018, at 07:16 pm
Washington Apr 12 (IBNS): Responding to the alleged chemical attack in Syria's Damascus earlier this month, the US said that 'all options are on the table', according ton reports on Thursday.
Get ready for missile strikes in Syria: US President Donald Trump tells Russia
Apr 11, 2018, at 11:10 pm
Washington, Apr 11 (IBNS): Days after suspected chemical attacks hit Douma, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned that Russia should 'get ready' to face missile strike in war-torn Syria.
Syria chemical attack: Russia urges US to avoid military action
Apr 11, 2018, at 04:52 pm
Moscow/Washington: Russia has warned the US against military action in Syria, in response to the alleged chemical attack which took place last week, reports said on Wednesday.
US government to take major decision on Syria: Trump
Apr 10, 2018, at 03:37 pm
Washington, Apr 10 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has said his government is going to take a 'major decision' on the crisis in Syria after an alleged chemical attack in Douma region left 70 people killed.