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Russian Federation Council's delegation, led by its chairman Valentina Matvienko, left on an official visit to Brunei today, the Federation Council's press service reported, adding that it will last until February …
December 12 marks the 25th anniversary of the Russian Constitution. On December 12, 1993, Russia held a nationwide constitutional referendum, in which 58.4% voted in favor of the document. Russia's constitution came into force on …
Speaker of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko said that Russia would decide on its membership in the Council of Europe in June next year, unless "PACE charter was not fundamentally changed" and "a …
Russia appreciates Austria’s stance, which is interested in developing mutually advantageous bilateral relations, Speaker of Russia’s Federation Council (upper house of parliament), Valentina Matviyenko, said on …
Russia is interested in the unity and stability of the European Union, which is an important trade and political partner to it, Russia's Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko said at a meeting with member of the …
This conclusion was made by the participants of the 'Protecting the Future' conference
Speaker of Russia’s Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko said that the upcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump in Paris on …
Russia is considering the possibility of withdrawing from the Council of Europe, Russian Federation Council (upper house of parliament) Speaker Valentina Matviyenko said at a meeting with President of the Parliamentary Assembly …
Russia's Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko will hold comprehensive negotiations with President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Liliane Maury-Pasquier. The meeting …
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un might visit Russia before year's end, the date for the politician's visit depends on the schedule of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian upper house spokeswoman Valentina Matvienko …
Russian upper house speaker Valentina Matviyenko says that it would be tough for future World Cup hosts to reach the "high standards" set by Russia this year. "We've set such high standards that it …
Speaker of the upper house of Russia’s parliament Valentina Matviyenko said on Saturday she hoped that the visit by the delegation of US Congressmen would change their opinion about Russia shaped by the ‘Russophobic …
The upcoming meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump is a positive development, which will play an important role in normalizing Russia-U.S. ties, Russian upper house …
Russia does not raise the issue of a return to G8, but is open for dialogue with it, Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko said. "We haven’t raised the issue of returning to this format, as …
The Federation Council will invite Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to a plenary session, Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko said. "Whether he will be able to come or not is a …
The US decision to unilaterally withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) may be yet another attempt by Washington to subdue the EU economy, Russian upper house speaker Valentina Matvienko said. …
Russia's State Duma unanimously adopted in the first reading a draft law on criminal liability for complying with Western sanctions on Russian soil. The initiative was introduced by the Speakers of the State Duma and the Federation …
Russia’s response to Britain’s charges must be prompt, tough and proportionate, Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko told the media on Wednesday, TASS reports. "Britain has blamed Russia …
Russia's Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko commented on the Kremlin List published by the US Department of Treasury, which includes her as well. She believes that Washington had no reasons to release …
The U.S. Treasury Department has released "Kremlin report" - the list of Russians who are potential targets for future U.S. sanctions. The list has the names of 114 senior politicians and members of the Russian leadership, as well …
