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Moscow Bans 23 Britons From Entering Russia

The updated entry ban list includes individuals from journalists and academics to military and political figures.

waning relations

Moscow Rebuffs Armenian PM’s Claims of Betrayal

The Russian Foreign Ministry said Pashinyan’s address on Sunday “contains unacceptable attacks on Russia and causes nothing but rejection.”

Cuban Officials Divided Over Citizens' Involvement in Ukraine War

The conflicting remarks follow Cuba’s arrest last week of 17 people thought to have links to an illicit Russian trafficking and recruitment network.

Moscow Dismisses ‘Speculation’ About Navalny’s Inclusion in Prisoner Swap

The Wall Street Journal reported earlier that the Kremlin critic could be exchanged in a possible multilateral deal between Western countries and Russia...

Russia Summons Armenian Ambassador Over 'Unfriendly Steps'

Moscow said it was concerned by "U.S. military drills on Armenian territory" and a trip to Kyiv by the Armenian Prime Minister's wife.

foreign correspondent

Russia Expels Politico Reporter, Ex-Moscow Times Editor Eva Hartog

The Russian Foreign Ministry had reportedly informed Hartog last Monday that her visa would not be extended and gave her six days to leave Russia.

diplomatic 'parity'

Russia Closes Polish Consulate in Tit-for-Tat Move

Moscow cited Poland’s “unfriendly” seizure in April of a high school building near Russia’s Embassy in Warsaw for the closure.

Elizabeth Tsurkov

Moscow Unaware of Missing Israeli Academic’s Russian Citizenship

“I don’t know whether she is really a Russian citizen or not, where she came from and whether she entered Iraq or not,” the Russian ambassador in...

controversial ammunition

Russia Says U.S. Cluster Bombs for Ukraine Show 'Weakness'

"The latest 'miracle weapon' which Washington and Kyiv are betting on ... will have no effect" on Russia's campaign in Ukraine, the Foreign Ministry said...

continued alliance

Russia Received China's 'Support' Over Wagner Mutiny: Ministry

Beijing "reaffirmed its interest in strengthening the unity and further prosperity of Russia," the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

'dragging their heels'

Russia Summons Germany, Sweden, Denmark Envoys Over Nord Stream

Moscow protested a lack of progress on the countries' probes into the sabotaged gas pipelines.

'anti-Russian hysteria'

Russia Says Zelensky Made G7 a 'Propaganda Show'

"We are certain that our evaluation of the G7... is shared by the majority of the international community," the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

Russia Says U.K. Long-Range Missiles for Kyiv 'Extremely Hostile' Act

The Foreign Ministry said Moscow would "take all necessary measures to neutralize the threats" posed by the new missiles.

'retaliatory measure'

Moscow Denies Consular Visit to Jailed U.S. Journalist, Citing Visa Row

Evan Gershkovich's planned consular visit will not take place after Washington denied U.S. visas to Russian journalists, the Foreign Ministry said.

Media solidarity

Over 300 Foreign Journalists Demand Release of Jailed WSJ Reporter in Russia

Among the signatories are 40 former and current employees of The Moscow Times.

Moscow Says U.S. Leaks May Be Intended to 'Deceive' Russia

The breach includes classified information about Ukraine's fight against Russian forces, as well as secret assessments of U.S. allies.

'Pointless' to Pressure Russia Over Jailed U.S. Reporter – Moscow

U.S. President Biden has called for Evan Gershkovich's release, with the White House calling the charges against him "ridiculous."

benefit revoked

Russia Moves to End Tax Deal With 'Unfriendly' Countries

Their statement follows an EU decision this week to add Russia to its tax-haven blacklist.

no joint statement

Blinken Meets Lavrov at G20 Riven by Ukraine Divisions

Russia's war with Ukraine has so far crowded out other agenda items at the G20 meeting.

Russia Denies Plotting Coup in Moldova

Moldova's pro-European president accused Russia of plotting her government's overthrow.

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