MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Friday described recent calls by European leaders to re-engage with Russia as “positive,” following statements by French and Italian officials advocating renewed dialogue over the Ukraine conflict. Read More: Kremlin warns EU of economic backlash over new sanctions Dialogue between the European Union and Russia has largely stalled since Moscow launched its full-scale offensive […]
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Kremlin rejects claims of planned three-way peace talks
The Kremlin has denied reports that preparations are under way for three-way talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States, as diplomatic efforts to end the war continue on multiple fronts. The denial came as diplomats from Ukraine, Europe and the US gathered in Miami for discussions on the conflict. Read More: Russia’s Dmitriev flies to […]
Kremlin says US Ukraine peace plan needs serious review
MOSCOW – Russia has received the latest copy of a US plan aimed at ending the Ukraine war and views some aspects positively, but other points require further discussion, the Kremlin said Wednesday. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said the draft would need “truly serious analysis” and had not yet been formally discussed with anyone. Read […]
Russia denies nuclear test as Trump orders U.S. response
Russia said its recent weapons tests did not involve nuclear warhead detonations. The tests included the Burevestnik cruise missile and Poseidon underwater drone. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov clarified that these tests were not direct nuclear tests. He said the information should not be misinterpreted as a violation of nuclear agreements. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump […]
Putin tells Trump: Russia won’t retreat from Ukraine goals
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump that Moscow will not back down from its goals in Ukraine. The Kremlin said the call between the two leaders lasted nearly an hour. Putin stated that Russia would keep working toward the “root causes” of the war. At the same time, he expressed readiness to continue peace […]
Will Russia give S-400 defense system to Iran? Kremlin responds
Russia has responded to growing questions about whether it will supply advanced defense systems like the S-400 to Iran. The Kremlin has stated that it depends on what kind of help Iran requests. Russian officials said they are open to supporting Iran, but any action will be based on Iran’s clear demands. Speaking to the […]
Russia awaits Ukraine’s reply on Istanbul peace talks as fighting escalates
Russia announced Thursday it is still waiting for Ukraine’s response on attending peace talks in Istanbul scheduled for June 2. The Kremlin wants to present a formal “memorandum” during the meeting, outlining its terms for a potential long-term settlement of the war that began in February 2022. However, Ukraine has refused to attend unless it […]
‘Rich also cry’: Russia’s sanctioned oligarchs lose luxuries
From superyachts and mansions to private jets and works of art, mega-rich Russians are being deprived of their expensive playthings, under swingeing sanctions that implicate them in Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine. The seizing and freezing of assets is proving the toughest trial yet for the Kremlin-favoured “oligarchs”, many of whom got rich on the […]
Russian opposition leader Navalny found guilty on new embezzlement charges
Pokrov: A Russian court on Tuesday found jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny guilty on embezzlement charges that could see hissentence significantly extended. “Navalny committed fraud — the theft of property by an organised group,” judge Margarita Kotova said, according to an AFP reporter present at the trial. Navalny, President Vladimir Putin’s most vocal domestic critic, […]
Tokyo shares flat in early trade
Tokyo: Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei index was up slightly in early trade Friday as fears receded that Russia might default on its bonds. The Nikkei 225 index hovered in a narrow range and was up 0.01 percent or 2.63 points at 26,655.52 in early trade, while the broader Topix index added 0.31 percent or 5.93 points […]