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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.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Briefs Russian FM Lavrov on Interim Deal With U.S.

Sergei Lavrov expressed support for the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, which is expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday.

Russian MFA Issued Over 1K ‘Traditional Values’ Visas in 2025

The “humanitarian support” initiative allows citizens of the U.S., the EU and several other countries to apply for special visas if they oppose what...

Russia Advises Citizens Wanted in U.S. Against Visiting Thailand

The advisory comes as suspected hacker Denis Obrezko made his initial appearance in U.S. court after being arrested in Thailand last year.

Ambassadors of Britain, France and Germany Hold Talks With Senior Russian Diplomats

Earlier in the week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov hinted at the upcoming talks while claiming the ambassadors were “begging” to meet with...

Russia in Talks With Syria to ‘Reformat’ Military Bases

Questions over the future of Moscow’s control of the Tartus naval base and the Hmeimim airbase have mounted since the December 2024 ouster of Russian...

Russia Pulls Ambassador From Armenia After Putin Warns Against EU Alignment

At a summit in Kazakhstan on Friday, Putin invoked what he called the "Ukrainian scenario" to warn Armenia against pursuing closer ties with the European...

Foreign Ministry Summons Czech Diplomat Over Detention of Orthodox Church Cleric

Metropolitan Hilarion, born Grigory Alfeyev, was detained on Sunday after Czech police found four containers of a “white substance” in the trunk of...

Russian Foreign Ministry Issues Fresh Warning of Retaliatory Strikes on Kyiv

The warning comes after Russia launched a devastating weekend attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region using a combination of drones and missiles.

Foreign Ministry Accuses West of Seeking Anti-Russian ‘Staging Ground’ in Central Asia

A senior diplomat warned that the U.S. and its allies seek to take control of the region’s strategic resources and transportation corridors.

Russia Scolds Ally Armenia for Hosting Zelensky

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also warned Yerevan against pursuing closer ties with the European Union.

Russia Tells Foreign Embassies in Kyiv to Evacuate as It Warns of ‘Retaliatory’ Strikes

The Foreign Ministry said Russia would target the capital city if Ukrainian attacks this week disrupt annual Victory Day celebrations.

Russia MFA Expands Entry Ban List in Response to New EU Sanctions

Officials in Moscow did not disclose how many people were added to the entry ban list or their names.

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