Russia to consider invitation to G20 summit - Peskov
Russia appreciates the invitation extended to President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in the United States, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
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Putin ready to meet with Trump - Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to meet with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, but details, including the timing, are still unavailable, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Lavrov arrives in US to attend UN General Assembly
The Russian delegation led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in New York to attend the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
Trump thinks he may meet Putin soon
U.S. President Donald Trump believes he and Russian leader Vladimir Putin may hold another face-to-face meeting soon, but it is unlikely to take place …
Lavrov and Rubio to meet in New York on Wednesday
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio are expected to hold a meeting in New York on September 23, Director of the Department of International Organizations of the Russian Foreign Ministry Kirill Logvinov said.
Russia's trading partners reject US 'sanctions from hell' - Peskov
The U.S. law imposing sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas exports, which the press has described as "hellish sanctions," does not contribute to reviving bilateral relations or furthering the Ukrainian settlement, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Russia and US to hold meetings on irritants in bilateral ties
Russia and the United States expect to hold working contacts soon to remove irritants in bilateral relations, Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Alexander Darchiev said.
Russia and US to hold new meeting in coming weeks - Ryabkov
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has said a new meeting between Russian and US representatives to address bilateral irritants is planned for the coming weeks. Ryabkov noted that such consultations have become somewhat regular. …
Lavrov-Rubio meeting in New York being arranged - Zakharova
A meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York is currently being arranged, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
License for sale of Lukoil's foreign assets extended
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has extended to October 22 the license authorizing negotiations and the entry into conditional agreements with Lukoil regarding the sale of Lukoil International GmbH, which holds the oil company's foreign assets, or any controlled entity.
Trump signs bill expanding anti-Russia sanctions 'from hell'
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a congressional bill designed to expand sanctions against Russia, the White House said in a statement released on Friday.
US-Russia business deals fould happen before Ukraine conflict ends
Deals between the US and Russia could be reached before the Ukraine conflict ends, a move that would signal Washington's seriousness about resetting relations.
Kremlin comments on new US sanctions against Russia
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on the approval by the U.S. House of Representatives of a bill imposing restrictions on Russian oil and gas exports and their possible impact on the Ukrainian settlement.
US House approves bill on anti-Russia 'sanctions from hell'
The House of Representatives of the U.S. Congress has passed the bill to toughen anti-Russian sanctions previously approved by the U.S. Senate. The Republican-majority House voted 262 to 159 in favor of the bill. The …
Russia expects US real steps toward strategic stability dialogue - Ryabkov
Russia will be ready to discuss strategic stability with the U.S. only if Washington takes specific steps to improve relations, rather than merely issuing empty declarations, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said.
Lavrov to meet Rubio in New York
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said he would meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York.
US House committee advances new Russia sanctions bill
The U.S. House Rules Committee advanced a bill tightening sanctions against Russia and sent it to the full House of Representatives during a vote streamed on its website.
Russia's VTB hit by US sanctions once again
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has added Russia’s VTB Bank, which is already under Washington's sanctions, to its Iran-related restrictions list, according to a statement released by the department.
CIA director involved in all aspects of Ukraine talks - Trump
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe is aware of all aspects of the talks on the peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
US to be among first to restore economic ties with Russia - Dmitriev
Kirill Dmitriev believes the USA will be one of the first to restore economic cooperation with Russia, with others expected to follow Washington's example.
