Biden called Putin a Very Calculating Man
Putin had thought he would break up NATO and break up the European Union.
Sanctions against Russia
EU Proposes to Impose Sanctions on Patriarch Kirill
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia is among 58 figures earmarked for sanctions related to the Russia-Ukraine war, Agence France-Presse reported on May 4.
The European Union Has Decided to Abandon Russian Coal In the Summer
Many countries have joined these sanctions, even if this necessarily implies economic costs for ourselves," he noted.
Lavrov: Skripal Poisoning Could Be Beneficial To The British Special Services
Sergei Lavrov told a press conference there were "other explanations" over who may have targeted the former Russian double agent in Salisbury.
Is the Council of Europe Softening Its Stance Towards Russia?
At the end of June, Moscow announced that it was no longer going to pay membership fees to the Council of Europe until the rights of the Russian delegation are not restored in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
EU Extended Sanctions on Russia by Six Months
Despite the fact that several EU members have repeatedly voiced disapproval of anti-Russian sanctions policy and called for lifting them, which harm their states' trade with Russia, Brussels continues to prolong the restrictions on Moscow.
Moscow Is Grateful to Israel for not Joining the Western Sanctions against Russia
Shein also thanked Israel for its neutrality with regard to Russian-Ukrainian relations and added that Russia's relationship with Israel was not influenced by the latter's ties to the United States.
US Tries to Improve Relations with Russia with New Sanctions
It is noteworthy, that Trump signed the bill behind closed doors, without the fanfare that has customarily accompanied his signing of executive orders.
The White House Will Try to Soften Sanctions Against Russia
The White House is concerned that the legislation would tie its hands on U.S.-Russia relations, a sentiment publicly expressed by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
Trump's National Security Adviser Resigned: What Was the Reason?
An early supporter of Trump, Michael Flynn has been a leading advocate to improve U.S. relations with Russia and Turkey...which in the end led to his resignation.
EU Extends Sanctions on Russia
Russia's military interventions, first in Ukraine, then in Syria, were high on the EU summit agenda in Brussels.
Biden Warns Ukraine: EU Sanctions on Russia at rRsk
Ukraine needs to live up to its promises economic and political reforms.
Six Countries Joined the Decision of the EU to Extend the Sanctions on the Crimea and Sevastopol
This was declared by Mogherini.
British MPs Urged to Expand anti-Russian Sanctions
MPs have concluded that the sanctions had a negative impact on the Russian economy, but on the military as their effect was minimal.
Italian Legislators Call for Vote on Anti-Russian Sanctions
A group of Italian legislators urged Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi to submit the issue of extension of anti-Russian sanctions.
Sanction Against Crimea by the EU Entered into Force
A note to this effect was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, the bloc’s main source of legal content.
Interesting Developments in the EU-Russia Relations
The steps done until now and the statements made, show that at least there is a political will in both sides to at least try to resume the previous level of cooperation.
Mogherini: Russia for the EU is not a Strategic Partner, but a Strategic Country
Member Countries of the Union work with Moscow in areas, where they have common interests, such as Syria, Iran or Libya.
Obama Extends Anti-Russian Sanctions
The actions and policies addressed in the Executive Orders continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.
The Return of Crimea as a Prerequisite for Removing Sanctions Against Russia
The corresponding resolution on the anti-Russian sanction was passed by the European Parliament on 4th of February.
France Intends to Achieve the Lifting of Sanctions against Russia
"Our goal is to have the opportunity to lift the sanctions against Russia this summer, if the Minsk agreements are respected," Interfax quotes him.
Russia Tightens Trade Sanctions on Ukraine
In retaliation for Kiev's sanctions and its EU free trade deal Russia...
All 28 EU Members Agree on Extension of Anti-Russian Sanctions
he EU, the US and their allies imposed several anti-Russian sanctions in 2014...
Lithuanian President Urged EU to Extend anti-Russian Sanctions
The EU, the US and their allies imposed several anti-Russian sanctions...
French FM: Anti-Russian Sanctions to Be Lifted if Ukraine Deal Is Fulfilled
Sanctions against Russia can be removed only if the Minsk peace deal on Ukraine...
US Will Not Lift Sanctions on Russia
The White House spokesman reiterated that sanctions against Russia must remain in place until full implementation of the Minsk agreements is achieved.
Russia and Ukraine Have not Reached Agreement on Cancellation of Restrictions on Flights
Aviation authorities of Russia and Ukraine held expert consultations on air service in Brussels ...
Russia Ready to Cooperate with US and EU if the Sanctions Are Lifted
We remain fully open to a resumption of a full-scale cooperation with the European Union and the United States.
Ukraine Is to Stop Air Communication with Russia Completely
The ban will last until the restrictions on the Ukrainian airlines imposed by the aviation authorities of the Russian Federation are lifted...
More Sanctions against Russia Is not on the Agenda of EU
The question of more sanctions is not on the agenda...
Nazarbayev Calls on the European Countries to Lift Sanctions Against Russia
"Europe should not continue maintaining sanctions against Russia. These sanctions were not effective in the political sense," Nazarbayev said in an interview with the French newspaper Figaro.
Kiev Officially Informed about Blacklisted Russian Airlines
Aeroflot and Transaero are among the banned airlines.
Iran Hopes Anti-Russian Sanctions Will not Have Negative Impact on the Country
We hope very much that the restrictions that the West has introduced against Russia...
Poroshenko Violating the Freedom of Movement?
According to the German weekly Der Spiegel, the administration of the Ukrainian president was dissatisfied with the fact that BBC staff held parade dedicated to the 70th anniversary of World War II...
Hollande Promised to Stand up for the Abolition of the Anti-Russian Sanctions
The President also noted that he wants to organize a meeting of leaders of Normandy Four in Paris before the 70th UN General Assembly, which opens in New York on September 15.
Russia Is to Open Helicopter Centers in South America despite the Sanctions
Service centers are currently scheduled to be opened by the end of 2016.
Estonian Prime Minister Called to Extend Anti-Russian Sanctions
Estonia and Poland are similar in realizing the sense of security...
Georgia Will not Join Anti-Russian Sanctions
We held that position last year and we are not going to change it this year
Georgia Joins Anti-Russian Sanctions
On July 29, 6 countries - Montenegro, Albania, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Ukraine joined the prolonged economic sanctions against Russia.
French-Russian Commission Meeting Depends on Sanctions
The Chairman of the French National Assembly refused to participate in the session of the big commission as one of the French lawmakers is on the Russian "stop-list".
Russia Plans to Respond to Illegal Arrests of Russian Property
The new draft law on that occasion provides introduction of the relevant reciprocal measures.
Raul Castro Criticized Anti-Russian Sanctions
The plan to impose sanctions against Russia will damage Europe, increase instability and bring new threats.
Putin: Those Who Initiated Anti-Russian Sanctions Provoked Ukrainian Crisis
Russia is not expecting a soon change in the hostile policies it’s subject to, President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting of the country’s Security Council.
BRICS New Development Bank: Economic or Political Initiative?
The New Development Bank, also known as the BRICS Bank, is one of two international development multilateral banks that China is promoting as an alternative to western institutions such as the World Bank.
EU’s Economic Sanctions against Russia Enters into Force
The EU Council at the Foreign Ministers’ level extended the economic sanctions against Russia for six months.
EU Slapped Russia with Another 6 Months of Sanctions
The most interesting part of the Foreign Ministry statement however, was the part where it considered EU "cynical" to make such a decision on this very day, June 22, the day in 1941 when Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union.
EU Extends Sanctions against Russia
During an EU Council meeting in Luxembourg the EU Foreign Ministers approved the extension of the sanctions.
Gazprom and UniCredit Bank Austria Signed Agreement on a €300 Million Loan
Russia’s Gazprom and UniCredit Bank Austria reached an agreement on a €300 million four-year loan.
US Ready to Provide Ukraine with Gas
The fact that Russia provides Europe with gas is a major obstacle that makes Europe unable to strengthen further sanctions against Russia.
Russia Is to Give a Response to Any Western Sanction
Russia has emphasized its 'in kind' principle several times.
European Parliament is Sending a Clear Message to the Russians
''The Russian blacklist not only disrespects the European Parliament, but it is an insult to the EU as a whole, which bases international cooperation on transparent and peaceful dialogue''.
EU Cannot Expect from the Six Eastern Partnership Countries to Join the Union’s Sanctions Against Russia
Instead O’Sullivan noted that only EU candidate countries can be expected to come in line with the sanctions policy, “which is not yet the case for any of the Eastern Partnership countries.”
German Foreign Minister: G7 Format Needs Russia
G7 needed Russia to resolve existing global conflicts, including those in Ukraine, Syria, Iraq and Libya.
Former German Chancellor: G-7 Leaders' Decision about Putin Is a Mistake
Both the Russians and the Western leaders have made a spate of political blunders when dealing with the situation around Ukraine.
Italy Is for Cooperating with Russia Despite Anti-Russia Sanctions
Relations between the West and Moscow have changed, but this fact should not affect cooperation in areas untouched by sanctions.
Greece Urges to Put Pressure on Turkey instead of Russia
The most interesting part of the meeting was when the Pentagon urged Greece to extend anti-Russian punishment and sanctions.
Merkel Considers Return to G8 Yet Impossible
Unless Russia accepts the principles of the International Law and acts correspondingly, return to G8 is impossible for us,- Angela Merkel.
NATO: Additional Sanctions will be Imposed on Russia if Minsk Agreements are Not Implemented
He said that Russia hardly supports the implementation of Minsk Agreements.
NATO Plans to Enhance Defense over Russia
NATO will continue to protect and defend each ally against any threats.
The European Parliament Demands Tightening Relations with Russia
The European parliamentarians demand to critically review relations between the EU and Russia, as Russia does not preserve principles of democracy and human rights.
Chizhov: No Negotiations Between Russia and EU are Hold
The permanent representative has already expressed his view, that he does not count neither on termination changes, nor on strengthening the EU sanctions against Russia at least until mid-summer.
Russia Will Not be Invited to G7
The treatment has not changed, according to Steinmeyer the road to G8 for Russia leads through refusing from the Crimea.
President of Croatia Refused Visiting Moscow on May 9
The President of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović refused to participate in the official events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Victory in the great Patriotic war in Moscow.
Miloš Zeman Will Not Take Part in Victory Parade
According to the press-secretary, during his visit to Moscow the president will pay tribute to the warriors who fell for independence of Czechoslovakia.
Czecks are Warming-Up Relations with Russia
Czeck PM thinks that in case the agreements are violated, the EU may consider strengthening the sanctions.
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18:30Prime Minister Pashinyan and President Khachaturyan meet
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15:43Ararat Mirzoyan Held a Telephone Conversation with Sergey Lavrov
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12:57France representation to OSCE: Paris calls on Azerbaijan to restore freedom of movement through Lachin corridor
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