US allows Türkiye to work with Gazprombank
Washington has met Türkiye halfway and agreed not to apply sanctions against Gazprombank so that Ankara can pay for Russian gas.
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US Treasury Department announces new anti-Russian sanctions
The US authorities have imposed sanctions on four more Russian companies, including regional gas companies. The sanctions have also affected companies from North Korea.
Türkiye adapts to new reality
The Turkish Minister of Defense stated that given the latest events in Syria, the world must accept the current reality in all its complexity. This concerns both the country's position on the Russian S-400s and the current balance of power.
Russia seeks approval for new ambassador to U.S.
Russia has formally begun the approval process for its new ambassador to the United States, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov confirmed. "A note requesting approval for our new ambassador to Washington …
Lavrov: Russia wants normal relations with US
Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia and the US are not in a state of war. He recalled that Vladimir Putin has repeatedly expressed respect for the American people.
Chief of Russian General Staff holds telephone conversation with his US counterpart
Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov held a telephone conversation with his US counterpart Charles Brown. Details of the conversation were provided by the Russian Defense Ministry.
Kremlin hopes for resumption of dialogue with U.S. under Trump
The Kremlin has a slight hope that dialogue with the United States will resume at least at a lower level after Donald Trump takes presidential office, but is not viewing the situation through "rose-colored glasses," Russian presidential …
Kremlin calls Trump's post-election actions unpredictable
Donald Trump is less predictable than Kamala Harris and Joe Biden, Dmitry Peskov told journalists. He also emphasized that social trends play a greater role in the formation of the future world than the US elections.
Moscow sets conditions for restoring relations with U.S.
The Russian Foreign Ministry named two conditions of the restoration of diplomatic relations between Moscow and Washington. Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov reiterated that diplomatic relations with the U.S. …
Vladimir Putin congratulates Donald Trump on his election victory
Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his election as head of state. Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States. He will take office in January 2025.
Kremlin doesn't rule out Putin's contacts with Trump
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that communication between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump before the latter's …
West pushes Armenia towards breaking ties with Russia
The U.S. State Department is persistently pushing Armenia towards "national suicide" by pressuring the country to abandon its values, traditions and beneficial economic ties, the press bureau of Russia's Foreign Intelligence …
Russia’s Ambassador to U.S. returns to Moscow
Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Anatoly Antonov returned home after his term of office in the capacity of the country’s top diplomatic envoy to Washington had expired, the Russia Foreign Ministry said. Antonov’s aircraft …
Iran proposes linking power grids of Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE
Iran has proposed connecting the energy networks of Russia, UAE and Saudi Arabia through its territory, Iran's Minister of Energy Abbas Ali-Abadi said. Ali-Abadi is visiting Russia to participate in the meeting of energy ministers …
Trump says Russian leader "at top of his game"
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said that present leaders of Russia, China and North Korea are "at the top of their game." "I know [Russian President Vladimir] Putin. I know [Chinese] …
Alexander Perendzhiev: West wants to make Armenia an enemy of the entire region
The US authorities have recently started saying that they support not only "democratic values" in Armenia, but also the intention to break off relations with Russia. In Russia, such a game openly causes concern. Vestnik Kavkaza spoke with Alexander Perendzhiev about why the US needs Armenia to part with its most important ally.
U.S. trying to destroy Russia-Armenia ties - Moscow
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova commented on U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O'Brien's statement that the U.S. is trying to create conditions for a break between Yerevan …
Largest prisoner exchange in recent years takes place in Türkiye
Türkiye has confirmed the largest prisoner exchange in recent years. It has taken place at the Ankara airport.
Russia and West exchange prisoners under Turkish coordination
According to Bloomberg, two US citizens, Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, convicted in Russia of espionage, have been released as part of the exchange. In return, the US side will also release the detained Russians. Turkish media report that the exchange took place at the Ankara airport.
US states need to work with Russia on arms control
The USA is interested in continuing joint work with Russia on arms control, the US State Department reported. It emphasized that Washington and Moscow should try to reduce risks.
