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MFA Repeats Warning for Foreign Embassies in Kyiv to Evacuate After Train Strike Near Poland

The ministry accused Western politicians of “blatantly ignoring” the warnings of their own governments against visiting war-torn Ukraine.

Russians Aboard Ship Seized by Norway Have Returned Home, Foreign Ministry Says

The 69 Russian passengers and crew members were stuck for several days after a Norwegian court ordered the seizure of the Professor Molchanov at the request...

Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats for ‘Unacceptable Activities’

Russia's Foreign Ministry said it would issue a “harsh and painful” response to the expulsion of its diplomats in Budapest.

Russia Orders Closures of German Consulate and Cultural Centers in Tit-for-Tat Move

Moscow gave diplomats and employees at the German consulate in St. Petersburg until Sept. 18 to cease operations and leave Russia.

Germany Shutters Russian Consulate, Berlin Culture Center After Blaming Moscow for Airport Drone Attack

Russia’s Foreign Ministry vowed that it would respond to what it called the German government’s “anti-Russian action.”

Russian Ambassador to U.K. Ends His Tenure

Andrei Kelin’s tenure between November 2019 and July 2026 spanned the Covid-19 pandemic, the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and a ban on Russian diplomats...

Russia Expels Romanian Diplomat in Tit-for-Tat Move

Romania ordered the expulsion of a Russian diplomat last month following a series of airspace violations involving drones.

Russia Summons Japanese Ambassador as Dispute Over Kuril Islands Flares Up

Vladimir Putin’s first-ever visit to the disputed islands last week has prompted a diplomatic back-and-forth between Moscow and Tokyo.

Russia Seeks Explanation From U.S. and Turkey Over Reports of Possible Arms Transfer

Turkey requested permission from Washington to send Ukraine tens of thousands of cluster munitions that had sat in Ankara's stockpiles for decades.

Russia Dismisses Calls for Black Sea Ceasefire

The Foreign Ministry said it saw no grounds for "half-measures" that would offer a respite to Ukrainian forces.

Russia Denies It Held Official Peace Talks With Germany in Azerbaijan

But Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin did say that backchannel discussions have taken place between individuals from Germany and Russia who are not...

Russian Foreign Ministry Condemns France’s Order to Deport Former RT Journalist

French authorities issued a deportation order last month for Ksenia Fedorova, the former head of state broadcaster RT France.

Russia Expels Italian Diplomats in Tit-for-Tat Move

The expulsion of two Italian diplomats comes after Rome expelled a pair of Russian diplomats who were accused of spying.

Azerbaijan and Russia to Restore Direct Flights Halted After Deadly Plane Crash

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that both countries have now “resolved all issues” connected to the downing of an Azerbaijani passenger...

Russia’s MFA Urges Citizens in Gulf Countries to Take Precautions as Iran and U.S. Exchange Strikes

The Kremlin said it “regrets” the latest escalation in the Middle East, which it said is preventing Washington from focusing on its role as mediator...

Russia Summons German Ambassador, Accuses Berlin of Supporting Ukrainian Attacks

The Russian Foreign Ministry also criticized Germany's stance toward third countries' relations with Russia, including Russia-China ties.

Italy Expels 2 Russian Embassy Employees for Spying

Russia's Foreign Ministry said it would respond to Italy's expulsion of the two officials.

MFA Summons Swedish Ambassador Over Drone ‘Attack’ on Russian Embassy

Russia’s Embassy in Sweden last week accused local authorities of failing to ensure security at the diplomatic mission after two drones fell on its territory...

Russian Embassy in Sweden Says It Was ‘Attacked’ by Drones

The diplomatic mission said one of the drones was carrying a “fake improvised explosive device” when it fell onto its premises.

Russia Orders Closure of Romanian Consulate in St. Petersburg

The move comes after Russia’s Consulate General in the Romanian city of Constanta was closed last month following a drone crash in the country.

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