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Moscow Says RT Sanctions Part of Pre-Election 'Information Campaign'

The Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said a response to the new sanctions was "being prepared," adding that it would make "everyone shudder."

Russia Bans 92 U.S. Citizens Over ‘Russophobic’ Policies

The blacklist includes several employees of The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and The New York Times.

Russia Summons U.S. Envoy Over American Media Reports From Kursk Region

Russia's Foreign Ministry also claimed that American mercenary fighters were involved in Ukraine's surprise offensive.

Russian Foreign Ministry Accuses Ukraine of Opening 'Second Front' in Africa

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova blasted Kyiv for "pandering to terrorist groups in countries on the continent friendly to Moscow."

3 Russians Killed After Fishing Boat Sinks in South Atlantic

The 54-meter Argos Georgia sank on Monday afternoon after being suddenly flooded with water around 320 kilometers off the Falkland Islands.

Moscow ‘Not Ruling Out’ Nuclear Deployment Amid U.S. Plans for Weapons in Germany

The Kremlin warned over the weekend that the deployment of American missiles in Germany could make European capitals targets for Russian missiles.

Moscow 'Strongly Condemns' Attempted Coup in Bolivia

"We express our full, unwavering support for the government of President Luis Arce," Russia's Foreign Ministry said of the Bolivian leader.

Russia Blocks Dozens of EU Media Outlets in ‘Retaliatory Move’

Among those impacted by the ban are the French news agency AFP, the German weekly Der Spiegel and the European edition of Politico.

Moscow Demands Release of Russian Woman Accused of Spying in Denmark

Russia's Foreign Ministry said Copenhagen had provided "no evidence" of the woman's "unlawful activity."

Moscow Claims West Planning Regime Change in Georgia

“We don’t rule out that the goal is to try to put in action the ‘Maidan’ scenario of regime change,” the Russian deputy foreign minister said...

Russia Denies Plans to Ban Passport Renewals Abroad

Novaya Gazeta said earlier Thursday that it had obtained a copy of a draft decree suspending passport renewals and other consular services for Russians...

Russia Urges ‘Restraint’ After Iranian Attack on Israel

Moscow expressed "extreme concern over the latest dangerous escalation in the region."

Moscow Slams Planned Ukraine Peace Summit as U.S. 'Project'

The high-level summit will be held in Switzerland on June 15-16, with Swiss media saying U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to attend.

Top Russia Diplomat in China for Official Visit

The Russian Foreign Ministry said Lavrov would discuss "the Ukrainian crisis and the situation in the Asia-Pacific region" with his Chinese counterpart...

Russia Calls U.K. Courts ‘A Farce’ Over Assange Case

Russia often points to the Assange case to deflect criticism of its own judiciary.

‘Unprecedented’ Number of Russians Voted Abroad, Says MFA

Election chief Ella Pamfilova said that turnout in the 2024 presidential election set a record of 87.1 million, or 77.44% of eligible voters.

Russia Bans Entry to 227 Americans for ‘Anti-Russian’ Actions

The banned individuals were accused of playing a role in steering Washington’s “Russophobic policies.”

Russia Bans Entry to 347 Citizens of Baltic States

The Foreign Ministry said the entry bans were a response to what it called the “hostile policy” of the three Baltic states toward Russia.

Russia Summons U.S. Ambassador Over 'Meddling' in Domestic Affairs

Russia's Foreign Ministry said Washington was funding "anti-Russian" non-profit groups and "spreading disinformation."

Moscow Vows Response to Sweden's NATO Accession

Stockholm dropped years of military non-alignment when it applied for NATO membership in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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