Russia claims drone strikes hit two non-residential buildings in Moscow
Jul 24, 2023, at 03:30 pm
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin claimed drone strikes hit two non-residential buildings in the Russian capital on Monday.
UN condoles death of RIA Novosti war correspondent Rostislav Zhuravlev in Ukrainian strike
Jul 23, 2023, at 05:29 pm
United Nations: The United Nations has deplored the death of RIA Novosti war correspondent Rostislav Zhuravlev in the strike by the Ukrainian armed forces and expressed condolences to his family, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told Sputnik on Saturday.
Russian strikes on Ukraine ports ‘further blow to global food security’
Jul 22, 2023, at 09:53 pm
New York: Russia’s bombardment of Ukrainian ports along the Black Sea could have far-reaching impacts on global food security, UN political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo said on Friday in a briefing to the Security Council.
Russian, Chinese warships conduct artillery firing as part of joint drills
Jul 22, 2023, at 09:46 pm
Moscow: Russia and China carried out joint artillery firing at a sea target as part of the "North. Interaction-2023" naval exercises organized by Beijing in the Sea of Japan, the Russian Pacific Fleet said on Saturday.
Moscow: Russian hardline Putin critic Igor Girkin detained
Jul 22, 2023, at 03:58 pm
Pro-war blogger and hardline critic of President Vladimir Putin, Igor Girkin, who earlier criticised Russia's military strategy in Ukraine, has been remanded in custody by a court in Moscow on charges of inciting extremism, media reports said.
Putin opts out of BRICS Summit in South Africa, evading arrests threats
Jul 20, 2023, at 07:59 am
The presidency of South Africa announced today that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending the upcoming BRICS nations summit in South Africa next month, reported AFP.
China's TCM giant GPHL to import medical herbs from Russia, Indonesia
Jul 20, 2023, at 05:49 am
Beijing: Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited (GPHL), China's leading traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) manufacturer, Tuesday announced a plan to import nearly 30,000 tonnes of TCM materials from Indonesia and Russia in the next five years, reports said.
Russia: UN rights experts call for release of journalist Evan Gershkovich
Jul 18, 2023, at 10:07 pm
New York: The journalist Evan Gershkovich should be immediately released following his arrest by Russian authorities on espionage charges in March, UN-appointed independent human rights experts said on Monday.
UN chief regrets Russia’s decision to withdraw from grain deal
Jul 18, 2023, at 08:52 pm
New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday that he deeply regrets Russia’s decision to terminate the Black Sea Initiative, in effect ending a “lifeline” for hundreds of millions worldwide facing hunger and spiralling food costs.
Military drills involving China, Russia expected in near future: DM
Jul 15, 2023, at 11:23 pm
Beijing: The Russian Armed Forces will participate in the "North. Interaction-2023" military exercises organized by China in the Sea of Japan in the near future, the Chinese Defense Ministry announced on Saturday.
UN rights experts ‘appalled’ by attack on Russian journalist and lawyer in Chechnya
Jul 08, 2023, at 09:34 pm
A group of independent UN-appointed human rights experts said on Friday they were appalled by the violent and clearly planned attack carried out on an award-winning Russian journalist and human rights lawyer while the pair were visiting Chechnya earlier in the week.
Russia denounces terrorism as five Ukrainian drones attack Moscow
Jul 04, 2023, at 10:36 pm
Moscow: Five Ukrainian drones were shot down over the New Moscow region in Russia on Tuesday morning with no casualties reported, causing disruptions at the Vnukovo airport for almost three hours.
Vladimir Putin lays out options for Wagner soldiers in national address
Jun 27, 2023, at 02:52 pm
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin in a national address urged the members of the Wagner private military group to sign contract with the country's defense ministry, return home or go to Belarus.
Joe Biden, Volodymyr Zelensky discuss Washington's support for Kiev
Jun 26, 2023, at 03:15 pm
Washington:U.S. President Joe Biden spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday, discussing Washington's support for Kiev as the latter continued to fight against Russia on the battlefield.
US closely watching situation with Wagner PMC in Russia: Antony Blinken
Jun 26, 2023, at 05:23 am
Washington: The United States is closely monitoring events surrounding the Wagner Group private military company (PMC) in Russia, although Washington does not have a full picture of the situation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday.
Russia to drop case against Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin after peace deal brokered by Belarus
Jun 25, 2023, at 07:26 pm
Moscow: Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner private military group, who led an armed mutiny against the military leadership in Moscow, would depart for Belarus, and the criminal case against him would be dismissed.
US Secretary of State Blinken discusses events in Russia with Polish FM
Jun 25, 2023, at 03:53 pm
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has discussed the situation involving the Wagner Group private military company (PMC) and its head Yevgeny Prigozhin with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau over the phone, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said.
PMC Wagner members leaving Russia’s Rostov, headed for field camps, governor says
Jun 25, 2023, at 03:29 pm
Moscow: Members of the Wagner Group private military company (PMC) have left Russia’s Rostov and are headed for field camps, Rostov regional Governor Vasily Golubev says.
Jun 25, 2023, at 02:56 pm
Minsk (Belarus): The head of the Wagner Group private military company (PMC), Yevgeny Prigozhin has accepted the proposal of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to stop the movement of Wagner troops in Russia and take further steps to de-escalate the situation, the Belarusian presidential office said on Saturday.
European Council chief says in touch with EU, G7 leaders over situation in Russia
Jun 25, 2023, at 12:30 am
Moscow: European Council President Charles Michel said on Saturday he was closely following the situation in Russia and was in contact with European Union leaders and G7 partners.
Russia: Vladimir Putin orders neutralization of Wagner rebellion organizers
Jun 24, 2023, at 10:01 pm
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday ordered the Russian Armed Forces to neutralize those who organized the armed rebellion of the Wagner private military group.
Jun 14, 2023, at 03:53 am
Ottawa/IBNS: As part of the Special Economic Measures (Ukraine) Regulations, and in direct response to Russia’s attempts to destroy Ukraine’s cultural sites, institutions and identity, Canada is imposing additional sanctions against 24 individuals and 17 entities in Ukraine, Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly has announced.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau pays surprise visit to Ukraine; commits $500M more in military aid
Jun 13, 2023, at 01:59 am
Ottawa/IBNS: During his suprise visit to Kyiv on Saturday, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $500 million more in Canadian military aid as Ukraine has stepped up its long-anticipated counteroffensive to drive Russia’s army out of occupied eastern and southern regions of the battered country.
Egypt: Russian tourist killed in shark attack
Jun 09, 2023, at 10:13 pm
Cairo: A Russian tourist was killed in a shark attack in the Red Sea resort city of Hurghada in southeastern Egypt on Thursday, local media reported.
Türkiye President Erdogan discusses Ukrainian crisis with Putin
Jun 08, 2023, at 04:25 pm
Ankara/UNI: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a phone talk with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday and discussed the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
8 Russian, Chinese military jets enter S Korean air defence zone
Jun 07, 2023, at 04:32 am
Seoul: Four Russian and four Chinese military jets entered the South Korean air defense identification zone (KADIZ) without notice on Tuesday without violating the country’s airspace, South Korean Yonhap news agency reported, citing a statement issued by the military.
Pakistan implements mechanism for barter trade with Russia, Iran, Afghanistan: Ministry
Jun 04, 2023, at 12:00 am
Islamabad: In efforts to boost trade and manage a balance of payments crisis, Pakistan has implemented Business-to-Business Barter Trade Mechanism to allow barter trade with Russia, Iran and Afghanistan, according to Pakistan's Ministry of Commerce.
Russian firm says staff's iPhones hacked by malware
Jun 03, 2023, at 08:25 pm
Moscow: Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab said that it detected a targeted cyber-attack on its staff's iPhones.
Russia temporarily bans export of cartridges
Jun 01, 2023, at 04:50 pm
Moscow/UNI: Russia has imposed a temporary ban on the export of firearms cartridges and cartridge cases, the cabinet said.
Russia: 2 wounded in shelling of Belgorod
Jun 01, 2023, at 04:43 pm
Moscow/UNI: Two people were injured in Ukrainian shelling of the Shebekino town in Russia's Belgorod region overnight, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said.