Tag: Russia
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Russian Reformation
The government’s resignation, in itself a dramatic development, comes in response to his plans to stay on in power beyond 2024.
January 17, 2020 -
Mike Pompeo to attend Libya conference in Germany, primary issue is ceasefire: US State Department
On Sunday, Germany will host a summit bringing together foreign powers and the Libyan rival camps backed by them to try to end the war over Tripoli and resume talks on a power-sharing deal.
January 17, 2020 -
Vladimir Putin pitches major constitutional changes, names new PM
Addressing to the legislature, he said a nationwide referendum should be held on these proposals, which will weaken the power of the Presidency, the post he holds till 2024.
January 16, 2020 -
Russia backs India’s candidature for UNSC seat
"India and Brazil should absolutely be at the UNSC. Developing countries should be given adequate representation there,” Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said, observing that developed countries have not paid heed to the demands of developing countries.
January 15, 2020 -
US slaps sanctions over North Korea overseas workers
US officials in 2017 said that North Korea had some 100,000 overseas workers, bringing in $500 million a year.
January 15, 2020 -
Russia, Turkey to continue Libya efforts
Al-Sarraj's Tripoli-based government receives the economic and political backing of the European Union and military support from Turkey, Qatar and Italy while Hafter is backed by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and Russia.
January 14, 2020 -
Moscow brings in artificial snow for New Year
A strip of artificial snow now lies on one of Moscow's main avenues - Tverskaya.
December 31, 2019 -
Donald Trump, Russian President Putin speak on counterterrorism, ties: White House
The two sides committed to continuing counterterrorism and also discussed bilateral ties and "future efforts to support effective arms control".
December 31, 2019 -
Mr Putin’s fireball
Putin has said that Russia had to develop the Avangard and other weapons systems because of US efforts to develop a missile defence system that he claimed could erode Russia’s nuclear deterrent.
December 30, 2019 -
Vladimir Putin thanks Donald Trump for intel that foiled attacks: Kremlin
The Kremlin said Putin passed on his gratitude to Trump during a phone call on Sunday for the tip from US special services.
December 30, 2019 -
Ukraine rivals to exchange prisoners in controversial swap
The prisoner exchange is expected to take place near the town of Gorlivka in the Donetsk region.
December 29, 2019 -
Iran FM Javad Zarif to visit Russia for talks on bilateral ties
As for the regional and international issues, their talks will focus on the latest developments on the Iranian nuclear programme, the Syrian settlement, developments in the Gulf area, among others.
December 29, 2019 -
Russian FM to visit India to boost defence, energy ties
The two foreign ministers would discuss the prospects of development of bilateral relations in the light of the goals outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin during their annual summit in Vladivostok in September, sources said.
December 29, 2019 -
China to launch Beidou-3 satellites in 2020
China has launched 10 Beidou satellites into space during 2019.
December 28, 2019 -
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo slams China, Russia veto on Syria aid as ‘shameful’
"To Russia and China, who have chosen to make a political statement by opposing this resolution, you have blood on your hands", Pompeo added.
December 22, 2019 -
Russia President Vladimir Putin hints at retirement in 2024
Putin, who will shortly mark two decades since Boris Yeltsin dramatically handed him the presidency at the start of 2000,faced the media with Russia still isolated internationally and speculation growing about his own plans when his mandate ends in 2024.
December 20, 2019 -
‘Be vigilant’: Russia issues travel advisory for citizens visiting India amid anti-CAA protests
Last week, several countries including the UK, the US, France, Israel, Canada and Singapore, had asked their citizens to exercise caution while travelling to the Northeastern states in India.
December 20, 2019