Federation Council

Karasin: Russia to fight at meeting with U.S.

Karasin: Russia to fight at meeting with U.S.

Head of Russia's Federation Council Committee on International Affairs Grigory Karasin, who will lead the Russian delegation, said Moscow is hoping to achieve "some progress" at talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday. …

Russia to tighten liability for organizing illegal migration

Russia to tighten liability for organizing illegal migration

Russia's Federation Council approved a bill classifying as an especially grave crime the organization of illegal migration committed by an organized group or with the aim of perpetrating grave or especially grave crimes. …

Ilyas Umakhanov: May victory always accompany Azerbaijan!

Ilyas Umakhanov: May victory always accompany Azerbaijan!

The Azerbaijani authorities have successfully coped with a new challenge of democratic processes in the republic - organizing elections in the liberated territories, First Deputy Chairman of Russia's Federation Council Committee on Science, …

Russia ready for dialogue with Georgia

Russia ready for dialogue with Georgia

Russia is ready for a dialogue with Georgiaat least at the level of parliaments, Russia’s Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko said. "If Georgia wishes to hold a dialogue we are ready even now, …

Russian Consulate General to open in Khankendi this year

Russian Consulate General to open in Khankendi this year

Russia is preparing to open a consulate general in the Azerbaijani city of Khankendi, said Grigory Karasin, chairman of the relevant committee of the Federation Council, at a meeting with the Azerbaijani delegation. The diplomat expressed hope for Baku's support in this matter.

Vladimir Putin sets strategic goals for Russia

Vladimir Putin sets strategic goals for Russia

Russia is capable of responding to any challenges, even the most complex ones, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, delivering his annual State of the Nation Address to both houses of the Federal Assembly, the Russian parliament. …

Soviet ex-premier Nikolay Ryzhkov passes away

Soviet ex-premier Nikolay Ryzhkov passes away

Ex-chairman of the Soviet Council of Ministers (or "premier") and member of the upper house Russian Federation Council (or "senate") Nikolay Ryzhkov passed away at the age of 94, …

Russia's presidential election to be held on March 17

Russia's presidential election to be held on March 17

The Russian Federation Council unanimously agreed to officially designate March 17, 2024 as the date for next year’s presidential election at a plenary meeting on December 7. "The Russian Federation Council …