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Articles with tag "Foreign Ministry"

U.S. Releases Russian Crew Members of Oil Tanker Seized in North Atlantic

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the two crew members were on their way home after being released.

Russian MFA Advises Against Travel to Iran After More Than 3K People Confirmed Killed During Protests

Moscow advised Russians who are currently in Iran to exercise “reasonable caution” and cooperate with local law enforcement and security services.
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As Putin’s Allies Are Threatened, He Meets the Moment with Silence

Analysts say his silence reflects Russia’s focus on the war in Ukraine and hesitancy to provoke the U.S. — but it risks eroding trust in Moscow.
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Denmark Threatens to Seize Russian Embassy in Copenhagen, Ambassador Says 

Ambassador Vladimir Barbin said the mayor’s office “is threatening to reclaim the land on which the Russian diplomatic mission buildings are situated...
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Russian MFA Advises Against Travel to Moldova, Citing Alleged ‘Harassment’

The Foreign Ministry accused security personnel at the airport in Chisinau of subjecting Russians to “humiliating searches and checks” that were often...
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Russia Orders Expulsion of British Diplomat Accused of Espionage

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it summoned Britain’s charge d’affaires to issue a “strong protest” in connection with the spy allegations.
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Russian Embassy Employee in Cyprus Found Dead

Local media outlets, citing anonymous police sources, reported that the diplomat hung himself in his office.
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Moscow Says U.S. Released 2 Russian Crew From Seized Tanker

The two Russian crew members from the seized Marinera tanker were released at Moscow's request, the Foreign Ministry said.
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Russia Accuses U.S. of Stoking 'Military-Political Tension' With Tanker Seizure

In a statement, Moscow said the ship was sailing "in accordance to the norms of international law."
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Russia Slams Ukrainian-European Plan for Peacekeeping Force

"All such units and facilities will be considered legitimate military targets," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
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Russia Backs Venezuela's Interim Leader After U.S. Ousts Maduro

Moscow has demanded the release of Maduro and his wife but has otherwise not taken action in support of its South American ally.
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Russia Warns Citizens Against Travel to Venezuela After U.S. Ousts Maduro

Moscow warned of risks to personal safety in Venezuela “in connection with armed aggression by the United States … and threats of repeat attacks.”...
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Russia Demands Release of Maduro After U.S. Military Strikes Venezuela

The Foreign Ministry urged restraint and warned against further escalation after a series of explosions rocked Caracas early Saturday.
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Moscow Court Jails Ex-Foreign Ministry Employee for Passing Classified Information to U.S.

Arseniy Konovalov was arrested in March 2024 on suspicion of providing classified information to American intelligence in exchange for money during his...
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Russian MFA Denies Evacuating Embassy Staff From Venezuela

Officials in Moscow dismissed the reports but did not address whether the families of diplomats had been relocated.
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Russia’s Ambassador in North Korea Dies at 70

Ambassador Alexander Matsegora was seen in public as recently as last Tuesday, when he met with Russian university students taking Korean language courses...
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Russia Shutters Poland’s Consulate in Irkutsk in Tit-for-Tat Measure

The move is Russia’s answer to Poland closing its consulate in Gdansk after accusing Moscow of orchestrating sabotage on its rail network.
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Poland to Close Russia’s Last Consulate in Response to Sabotage Accusations

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it would reduce Poland’s diplomatic presence in Russia in response to the closure of its Gdansk consulate.
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Lavrov Out of Favor With Putin?: Reports Force the Kremlin to Comment

Reports that Putin was unhappy with Lavrov’s performance emerged after Trump called off his planned summit with the Russian leader in Budapest.
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Media Investigation Uncovers Russian FM Spokeswoman’s Alleged Hidden Wealth

The report also says that her husband’s firm, Severo-Zapad, has profited from large state contracts during the wartime economic boom.
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