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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated Moscow’s long-held position that Russia is not planning to attack European countries but will respond to aggression with “all weapons” in its arsenal. In remarks at a foreign policy forum, Putin accused the West and Europe of escalating tensions by talking about preparing for a war with Moscow in the coming years, conducting military drill...
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the world was living through a dangerous moment and warned the West not to escalate a standoff over Ukraine by threatening the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, which Moscow has made clear it would defend with nuclear weapons if necessary.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would use “all types of weapons” if its territory of Kaliningrad were attacked.
Serbia pursues restrained policy, seeks cooperation with Russia - Putin Interfax
The Russian president delivers a blunt warning to allies as he concedes Ukrainian strikes are having an impact on his country's economy.
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected a proposal from Washington, backed by Kyiv, for Russia and Ukraine to mutually halt long-range strikes.
On October 3, Latvians will elect a new parliament with Russia looming large over the campaign. Security fears dominate the agenda, but so does a debate over the economic cost of cutting ties with Moscow.
De globala spänningarna kommer att minska i takt med att västländernas hegemoni minskar. Det hävdar Vladimir Putin i ett tal. – Globalt kommer situationen att förändras till det bättre med en mer stabil och demokratisk världsordning, sade Rysslands president.
MOSCOW, Oct 1 - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Western companies could get their Russian assets back if \"a favourable scenario\" came to pass.
A Russian drone hits a Kyiv school as Moscow presses its aerial campaign against Ukraine AP News
Russian president says AI development could lead to digital totalitarianism, advocates for UN reform
Russian draft budget for 3-year period disinflationary in nature; dynamics of credit more important for monetary policy Interfax
El presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin , ordenó adoptar medidas para garantizar la seguridad de Kaliningrado , enclave ruso en el Báltico , ante la posibilidad de que la OTAN intente bloquearlo. La advertencia llega en medio de una escalada de declaraciones entre Moscú y la Alianza . Putin ordena medidas para proteger Kaliningrado Nikolái Pátrushev, asesor del Kremlin, afirmó este jueves que Putin ...
The topic is a controversial one in China due to the obvious parallels between the Russian and Chinese political systems and the stake the Chinese leadership has in the stability of their neighbor.
Peskov says Europe hinders resumption of peace negotiations with Ukraine
DAUGAVPILS, Latvia, Oct 1 - Latvia's staunchly pro-Ukraine Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs is likely to retain power after Saturday's national election, as many voters grow wary of potential Russian aggression amid airspace incursions that brought down the previous coalition.
Latvia's Kulbergs eyes election win as Russia divides society reuters.com
IN BRIEF: Kremlin comments on Putin’s remarks at Valdai and warning over Kaliningrad tass.com
The Kremlin said it saw no reason to comment on the allegations in the absence of what it called credible evidence.
Kremlin critic Kasparov says US and Lithuania warned him of assassination threat reuters.com
The government decided to prohibit, by national sanction, the transit through Estonia of grain originating from Russia and Belarus. Although until now Russia and Belarus have not used Estonia for exporting their grain, establishing the restriction excludes this also in the future.
On Thursday, October 1, the Saeima decided in its final reading on urgent amendments to the Agriculture and Rural Development Law, which provide for expanding the ban on importing products of Russian and Belarusian origin, applying it not only to agricultural goods and animal feed, but also to food products.
Điện Kremlin bác tin Mỹ đề xuất nới trừng phạt Nga để đổi tù nhân Báo Tin tức và Dân tộc
Latvia’s president warns that Putin’s “appetite for risk is increasing.”
Cardinal Zuppi meets Kremlin aide, Russian ombudsman, children's ombudsman to discuss Ukraine - Russian Foreign Ministry Interfax
Sept 30 - The Russian government said on Wednesday it was drawing up urgent measures to control the population of brown bears that has spiralled out of control in some regions, with at least 22 people killed in attacks.
Peskov says Moscow categorically denies existence of political prisoners, calls framing inappropriate
Moscow, IRNA — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has met his Russian counterpart, Sergei Ryabkov to discuss bilateral relations, as well as regional and international developments.
Belarusian Ministry of Finance submits draft 2027 budget to parliament, with deficit of 0.5% of GDP interfax.com
The Kremlin said on Sept. 30 that contacts were ongoing over the possible deployment of Türkiye’s Russian-made S-400 air defense systems to a third country, a move that could potentially pave the way for Ankara’s return to the U.S.-led F-35 fighter jet program.
Kazakh leader about Putin, European statements on Kaliningrad: new Kremlin briefing tass.com
Russia’s government on Wednesday extended the ban on exports of diesel, marine fuel, and gasoil for all fuel producers by October 31, which effectively extends the period in which the tightening global market will have to cope without Russian diesel shipments for another month. The government took the decision to extend the ban, which has been in place since the summer, “to maintain a stable si...
Kremlin accuses western defence alliance of preparing to blockade Russian exclave on Baltic Sea
Relocation of S-400 systems from Turkey on agenda — Kremlin spokesman tass.com
Denys Kostev says he was forcibly transferred in 2022 and coerced into pro-Russian campaigns before finally escaping.
IN BRIEF: Trump comments on Kiev’s refusal to buy US ammunition, destroying Iran tass.com
Sept 30 - Russian drone and missile attacks hit energy infrastructure in Kyiv and the nearby areas on Wednesday, Ukrainian officials said, a prelude to another winter campaign aimed at wrecking the national energy system.
Greenspan continues to lead vote on candidates for UN secretary-general — Reuters tass.com
Thomas lives under Russian bombardment in Kyiv, where he represents French companies in the defense and security sectors. In Moscow, Xavier relays Vladimir Putin's propaganda. Despite being under EU sanctions, he ran in the French Sénat elections last weekend, but failed to win a seat.
If China sets up meeting between Putin, Xi, Trump, it will be useful — envoy to Russia tass.com
Trump believes Iran to decide to surrender at some point tass.com
Bosnian Serb leaders meet with Russia's President Vladimir Putin ahead of weekend election in Bosnia AP News
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke to his German counterpart Johann Wadephul at the UN on Sept 26.
The Estonian government accused Moscow of an "act of sabotage" that is part of Russia's broader campaign across Europe. The Baltic state has received support from EU and NATO leaders.
Trump says war with Iran will be over 'very soon' tass.com
Uzbek, Iranian presidents discuss development of bilateral cooperation - press service Interfax
BERLIN — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday Moscow had proven it was not ready for “serious talks” after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized a surprise meeting with his German counterpart. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held a meeting with Lavrov at the U.N. on Saturday in what marked the first meeting between ministers from the two countries since Russia’s ful...
Kazakh president vows to spare no effort to facilitate ending Russia-Ukraine conflict tass.com
Kazakh president backs Putin as Russian leader at Berlin conference tass.com
Moscow, IRNA – Russia’s Grand Mufti reaffirmed the solidarity of Russian Muslims with Iran and praised President Masoud Pezeshkian’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly.
A Russian terror campaign aims to cripple the capital even before winter hits
BUCHAREST, Sept 29 - A Romanian court ordered the detention on Tuesday of Calin Georgescu, the pro-Russian former frontrunner in a cancelled 2024 presidential election, for 30 days pending a criminal investigation for fraud.
Minister Reshetnikov to head Russia’s delegation at G20 Trade Ministers’ meeting in US tass.com
GLASGOW, Scotland — Russian special services were behind the fire at a building used by an Estonian military robotics company last month, the government in Tallinn said on Tuesday. The finding comes after a six-week investigation by the Estonian Internal Security Service. In a press statement , the government said it could say “with full confidence that the arson attack on the building of defen...
Trump backs plan to ease US sanctions on Russia — media tass.com
