Tag: Russia government
Kremlin tempers expectations for Putin-Biden summit in June
MOSCOW — The Kremlin sought Wednesday to temper expectations for next month's summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Joe Biden but...
Slovakia becomes 2nd EU country to approve Russia’s Sputnik
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia on Wednesday became the second European Union country to authorize use of the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine, which has not...
Russian lawmakers target Navalny allies with new bill
MOSCOW — The lower house of Russia's parliament on Wednesday endorsed a bill that prevents people affiliated with groups considered extremist from running for...
Russia deploys nuclear-capable bombers to Syria for training
MOSCOW — The Russian military said Tuesday it has deployed three nuclear-capable long-range bombers to its base in Syria, a move that could strengthen...
Russian bill to bar Navalny allies from seeking office
MOSCOW — Russian lawmakers on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to a bill that bars members of groups designated as extremist from running for public...
White House, Kremlin, aim for Biden-Putin summit in Geneva
WASHINGTON — The White House and the Kremlin are working to arrange a summit next month between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir...
Top US, Russia diplomats spar firmly but politely in Iceland
REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Top diplomats from the United States and Russia sparred politely in Iceland during their first face-to-face encounter, which came as ties...
US, Russia at odds over military activity in the Arctic
REYKJAVIK. Iceland — The Biden administration is leading a campaign against Russian attempts to assert authority over Arctic shipping and reintroduce a military dimension...
Ukraine’s leader says France, Germany too soft on Russia
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine's leader said Thursday that France and Germany have recently softened their stance in talks with Moscow on settling a conflict...
Putin to would-be aggressors: “Will knock their teeth out”
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged Thursday that some of the country's foreign foes dream about biting off pieces of the country's vast...