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Kremlin Expresses Solidarity With China Over Taiwan

Russia's assault on Ukraine has heightened fears that Beijing might similarly follow through on threats to annex Taiwan.

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Putin Spokesman’s Daughter: Homosexuality ‘Unnatural’

“These things are haram for me,” Yelizaveta Peskova said in a screenshotted Instagram story.

Putin Spokesman Downplays Daughter’s Internship at EU Parliament

EU parliamentarians have criticized Peskova’s internship as a security breach.

Russia Did Not Interfere in Domestic Affairs of France, Kremlin Says

Any allegations that Russia helped whip up anti-government protests in France are slanderous, Kremlin said.

Boris Johnson's Comparison of Russia's World Cup with Nazi Olympics Unacceptable, Kremlin Says

The Kremlin said that remarks by British foreign minister Boris Johnson comparing Russia's hosting of the soccer World Cup this summer with Nazi Germany's...

Kremlin Says U.K. Should Show Evidence or 'Apologize' Over Spy Poisoning Scandal

The Kremlin said that London would either have to back up its assertions that Russia was behind the poisoning of a former spy and his daughter in Britain...

Russian Election Chief Scolds Kremlin Spokesman for Campaigning in Boss’s Favor

Peskov called Putin "an absolute leader" with no competition.

Kremlin Warns of the Evils of the Internet After School Attacks

More than 20 children have been wounded in two school attacks this week.

Kremlin Says U.S. Relations One of Biggest Disappointments of 2017

Peskov reiterated Putin’s willingness to restore ties with the U.S.

Peskov's Ex-Wife Bought $2M Paris Home, Navalny Claims

Solotsinskaya bought the $2 million residence in September 2016

Putin Snubs Navalny’s Name Because He Doesn’t Like Him, Kremlin Says

Russian officials have a tradition of not saying Navalny's name in public

Kremlin Keeps Cool After Russia’s Olympic Doping Ban

The Kremlin says that the decision requires "serious analysis"

Kremlin Won't Respond to Saakashvili Accusations After Arrest — Spokesman

Saakashvili was arrested on the roof of his apartment building in Kiev, where he fled to avoid security forces

Russians Divided Over Lenin’s Removal From Red Square — Poll

41 percent of respondents said his body should be left in place while another 41 percent said it should be moved

Flynn Plea Deal Is ‘Utterly Absurd,’ Says Kremlin

The decision to not respond to U.S. sanctions in December 2016 was made by Russian President Vladimir Putin alone

Kremlin Denies Involvement in Nothingburger-Gate

The Kremlin has distanced itself from the fake burger allegedly sold in a New York restaurant in honor of President Vladimir Putin’s 65th birthday

Kremlin Says It Doesn't Know Who Buys Political Ads on Facebook

“We don’t know who places ads on Facebook or how,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

Navalny Outs Kremlin Spokesman's Alleged Son

This was not the first time Navalny has taken a stab at Peskov

The Kremlin Is Standing By Footage of Russian Troops in Syria the Internet Says Is Fake

In a statement on Wednesday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that the footage had been given to Putin by the Russian Defense Ministry.

Talk of U.S.-Russia Thaw Premature, Says Kremlin Spokesman

Reports of a thaw in relations between the United States and Russia are premature, but a May 10 meeting may be nudging the relationship in the right direction...

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