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Articles with tag "Foreign Ministry"

Idlib escalation

Russian Military Specialists Killed in Syria, Foreign Ministry Says

The statement is Russia's first confirmation of casualties in the current round of fighting.
Who's responsible?

Germany Expels Two Russians in Dispute Over Killing of Georgian in Berlin

Germany accuses Russia of refusing to cooperate in the investigation of a Chechen's murder in Berlin.
Disputed accounts

Russia Denies Military Presence in Libya

A Foreign Ministry official described reports of Russian mercenaries in Libya as “tall tales, malicious rumors and fabrications.” 
Suspicious radars

Russia Warns It Will Take Measures in Response to Norwegian Spy Radar in Arctic

Moscow fears the radar could be used to monitor the Northern Fleet's activities.
Taking names

Russian Lawmakers Seek Revenge Over Butina Sentencing – Reports

The so-called “Butina List” would include U.S. officials accused of “violating the fundamental rights and freedoms of Russian citizens.”
Uninvited

Russia ‘Bewildered’ by Poland’s World War II Commemoration Snub

Russia wasn't invited because of its annexation of Crimea and activities in eastern Ukraine, an aide to Poland's president said.
Belgrade protests

Russia Accuses Serbian Opposition of Stoking Violence With Protests

Russia counts the Serbian government among its allies.
Foreign Ministry

Moscow Demands U.S. Explain Charges Against Russian Trump Tower Lawyer

Russia demands an explanation from the United States about charges brought against a Russian lawyer who attended a June 2016 meeting at Trump Tower.
Sanctions

Russia Accuses U.S. Of ‘Shameless’ Meddling in Venezuela

U.S. sanctions have targeted a Venezuelan currency exchange network scheme that siphoned off billions of dollars to government insiders.
Foreign Ministry

U.S. Warns Russia Against Assad Hit With Chemical Arms — Report

“We caution Washington against another military escapade,” was the response from Moscow.
Social media

Internet Mocks Russian Ministry's Photo Promising 'Healing Powers'

A photo of Lavrov holding the Russian flag "has healing powers," the Foreign Ministry said.
Saudi Arabia

Russia Slams Saudi ‘Fake News’

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has slammed a Saudi report accusing the Russian team of doping.
NATO

Russian Foreign Ministry Calls NATO Combat Readiness Plan a Blow to European Security

The United States was pressing its European allies to get combat ready
Foreign Agents

Russian Jet Intercepts U.S. Spy Plane in ‘Safe but Unprofessional’ Maneuver

“U.S. Navy ships and aircraft routinely interact with military units from other countries.”
Foreign Ministry

Russia Demands Its Flag Returns to Seized Consulate Flagpole

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has demanded the United States return the Russian flag that was flown from the seized consulate in Seattle.
Putin

News From Russia: What You Missed Over the Weekend

Telegram protests, talks with Korean leaders and what not to wear in Moscow airports.
Syria

Western Envoys Condemn Russia Over ‘Obscene’ Chemical Attack Denial

Russia and Syria presented unharmed people from Ghouta, Syria, at the premises of the Organization for the Prohibition for Chemical Weapons on Thursday...
Foreign Ministry

Russia Hopes Armenia Can Solve Problems Via Dialogue – Foreign Ministry

Moscow hopes that Armenia's ruling party and the opposition can hold talks about their differences.
Foreign Ministry

Russia to Steer Clear of Armenian Crisis, Opposition Leader Says

Armenian opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan said he had met a Russian official and got reassurance that Moscow would not intervene in Armenia's political...
Fake news

Russia Demands Official U.S. Response After Facebook Blocks 'Troll Factory'

Facebook deleted hundreds of articles and pages linked to the “troll factory” based in St. Petersburg this week.
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