In a telegram issued to numerous world leaders, the Kremlin said Russia and China had “interacted very productively” despite the “difficulties” of the pandemic. The announcement reflected on “record indicators in trade” as a result of a political dialogue between the countries based on long-held scientific and technical links and …
Read More »Five key takeaways from latest Putin-Biden call
Thursday’s 50-minute call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden touched on security issues that are expected to be discussed at length next month in a series of high-level diplomatic meetings. Here are the key points the two leaders discussed: Biden signals that compromise with Russia …
Read More »Who has made Putin’s 2021 naughty or nice list?
As 2021 draws to an end and people gear up to celebrate the New Year, Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his season’s greetings to top global politicians, including his US counterpart Joe Biden and others. The Kremlin Press Service issued Putin’s annual list on Thursday, ranging from several leaders …
Read More »5 key takeaways from Putin-Biden call
A 50-minute call between Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden touched on a number of security issues that are expected to be discussed at length in a series of high-level diplomatic meetings between Russia and the West next month. Biden signals compromise with Russia is possible on Ukraine Biden reportedly indicated …
Read More »Kremlin ‘pleased’ with Biden-Putin talks, but warns against ‘colossal’ mistake
Moscow is pleased with the results of the new phone talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden, Putin’s aide has said. Putin has, however, warned the US against escalating Russia sanctions policy. DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Read More »Putin and Biden hold phone talks as NATO tensions soar
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden are holding phone talks late on Thursday. The additional call, the second one in December, comes ahead of the upcoming Russian-American security talks in Geneva. Both Washington and Moscow had remained tight-lipped on the specific agenda of the discussion, which …
Read More »Putin didn’t order annexation threat against Ukraine – Kadyrov
The head of the Chechen Republic has denied he was told to deliver an explosive statement in which he declared he would have invaded Ukraine a long time ago, if ordered to do so, and that Moscow should annex the country. Speaking on Wednesday in a live broadcast on Instagram, …
Read More »Putin seeking compromise with Biden in Thursday call – Kremlin
Thursday’s talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Joe Biden will be a chance for both sides to put aside their differences and find a way to resolve growing tensions, the Kremlin has said. Speaking hours before the telephone call is due to take place, Putin’s press …
Read More »Putin changes Russian passport rules
Russian President Vladimir Putin has submitted a bill that could simplify the process of acquiring citizenship for a wide range of people, including those who lived within the borders of the Soviet Union and their children. The draft law, which was submitted to the State Duma on Wednesday, proposes to …
Read More »Date of new Biden-Putin talks revealed
US President Joe Biden will hold talks, by phone, on Thursday with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, discussing “upcoming diplomatic engagements” with Moscow, the White House has announced. The exchange was announced in a brief statement by the spokesperson for the National Security Council, Emily Horne, on Wednesday. The two …
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