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Russia urges restraint, dialogue after North Korea's missile test

On Friday, North Korea test-fired a missile, which the country described as an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) called Hwasong-14, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).
 

Jul 31, 2017, 23:09 PM IST

Russia expulsions won't deter US 'commitment to allies': US Vice President Mike Pence

US Vice President Mike Pence said on Monday Moscow`s demand that Washington cut 755 American diplomatic staff in Russia will not lessen the US commitment to its allies.

Jul 31, 2017, 18:15 PM IST

Moscow to cut 755 US diplomatic personnel in Russia

Moscow will reduce diplomatic staff of the US in Russia by 755 people in order to equal the number of Russian diplomatic personnel in the US, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday.

Jul 31, 2017, 07:57 AM IST

Russia's response to US sanctions to hinge on final bill text: Vladimir Putin

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday Russia would be forced to retaliate at some point if Washington pressed ahead with new sanctions against Moscow, but said his response would depend on the final text of the proposed law.

Jul 27, 2017, 21:10 PM IST

EU warns US over Russia sanctions bill

EU President Jean-Claude Juncker said the bloc would act "within days" if it does not receive reassurances on the potential impact of new sanctions on European interests.

Jul 26, 2017, 19:48 PM IST

Russia says US sanctions vote 'step towards destroying' better ties

An overwhelming vote by the US House of Representatives to slap tough new sanctions on Moscow is a "serious step" towards wrecking chances of improving ties.

Jul 26, 2017, 13:47 PM IST

Russia's response to new US sanctions must be ''painful'': Lawmaker

The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to slap new sanctions on Russia and force President Donald Trump to obtain lawmakers` permission before easing any sanctions on Moscow.

Jul 26, 2017, 11:31 AM IST

US senators predict veto-proof support for Russia sanctions

Republicans and Democrats reached agreement on legislation that allows new sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea in a bill that would limit any potential effort by Trump to try to lift sanctions against Moscow.

Jul 23, 2017, 23:30 PM IST

At 94 meters underground, this is China's deepest subway station

A total of 94 escalators, dubbed China's largest such network, would be installed to move the passengers between the platforms.

Jul 23, 2017, 21:06 PM IST

Modern aircraft easier to fly, but combat tasks more challenging

The aircraft is also equipped with a version of the Phazotron Zhuk AESA radar that is capable of simultaneously detecting and tracking up to 30 aerial targets at up to 160 km away.

Jul 23, 2017, 17:40 PM IST

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin did not have a secret G20 meeting: Kremlin

The Kremlin was responding to questions about a previously undisclosed conversation between Trump and Putin that caused alarm among some US politicians unhappy about Trump's handling of US-Russia relations. 

Jul 20, 2017, 17:06 PM IST

India-Russia JV for Kamov choppers registered, negotiations on

The India-Russia joint venture got the approval of Russian President Vladimir Putin in April this year.

Jul 18, 2017, 19:19 PM IST

Russia showcases Mig-35 at 13th International Aerospace Show MAKS-2017

Around 35 countries, over 180 foreign companies and around 800 companies are to be part of the air show which is one of the largest in the world.

Jul 18, 2017, 17:52 PM IST

After US meeting on diplomatic row, Russia says ready to retaliate

Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday Moscow reserved the right to take retaliatory measures against the United States after a meeting in Washington ended without a deal on returning seized Russian diplomatic property.

Jul 18, 2017, 16:00 PM IST

Moscow's patience running out in diplomatic row with US: Kremlin

The Kremlin said on Wednesday Moscow`s patience was running out in its diplomatic row with the United States that seized Russia`s diplomatic property in the U.S. and expelled Russian diplomats in 2016.

Jul 12, 2017, 19:52 PM IST

White House criticises Russia sanctions stalled in House

Democrats complained that the Trump administration was trying to weaken the penalties.

Jul 11, 2017, 15:50 PM IST

Donald Trump's eldest son met Russian lawyer over damaging information on Hillary Clinton

The meeting between Donald Trump Jr and Russian lawyer, Natalia Veselnitskaya was also attended by the President's campaign chairman at the time, Paul J Manafort, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, three advisers to the White House briefed on the meeting and two others with knowledge of it told The New York Times on Sunday. 

Jul 10, 2017, 11:51 AM IST

Donald Trump rules out easing Russia sanctions unless Syria, Ukraine issues resolved

US President Donald Trump on Sunday ruled out lifting sanctions against Russia unless the Syrian and Ukrainian issues are resolved, even though he favoured to work "constructively" with Moscow.

Jul 09, 2017, 23:02 PM IST

Relations with US will improve, says Vladimir Putin after meeting Trump

Putin also said again that Moscow never interfered in US presidential election in November 2016.

 

Jul 09, 2017, 08:44 AM IST

US, Russia, Jordan reach ceasefire deal for southwest Syria

The ceasefire will go into effect on Sunday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Jordan's Petra news agency said.

Jul 08, 2017, 13:21 PM IST