Putin accuses US of trying to lure Russia into war
In his first direct public comments on the crisis for nearly six weeks, Putin showed no sign of backing down from his security demands.
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Kremlin: US sanction on Putin will be ‘destructive’
The Kremlin has previously said any US sanctions personally targeting Putin would be akin to crossing a red line.
Russia holds military drills before four-way Ukraine talks in Paris
Russia insists it does not plan to invade, but the West has threatened severe economic penalties if that does happen.
Dutch prosecutors say Russia tried to thwart investigation of MH17 downing
Dutch prosecutors accused Russia of trying to sabotage the investigation into the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 in Ukraine in 2014. Dutch prosecutors accused Russia on…
Russia bars entry of Taiwanese nationals: IATA
According to a notice published on Thursday Taiwanese passport holders are not allowed to enter Russia anymore. Taiwanese passport holders are not allowed to enter Russia anymore,…
Assad is heedless of the timid West
Saturday’s missile strikes on Syria were so restrained as to be utterly ineffective. The United States, Britain and France landed a barrage on Syria on Saturday, sending a…
Military move only complicates the situation in the Middle East
Allied strikes against the Syrian regime adds to the uncertainty surrounding the middle east situation. United States President Donald Trump ordered military strikes against…