Russian politicians offer mixed view of Gorbachev's legacy Russian officials and lawmakers are treading carefully while reacting to Mikhail Gorbachev’s death The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022
Kremlin sees 'signals' of New START Treaty talks revival, but no progress - Ifax There are "signals" on a possible resumption of talks to extend the New START Treaty to control U.S. and Russian nuclear arms, the Interfax news agency quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying on Wednesday Reuters · Aug 31, 2022
Gorbachev opened path for ‘a free Europe’: World leaders pay tribute to ex-Soviet leader World leaders were quick to pay tribute to Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet leader who oversaw the collapse of the USSR and lifted the Iron Curtain, marking a pivotal turning point in world history. Gorbachev died at a hospital in Moscow on Tuesday aged 91. France 24 · Aug 31, 2022
Russia's Putin expresses deepest condolences on death of Gorbachev -Interfax Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday expressed his deepest condolences on the death of former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Interfax news agency. Reuters · Aug 30, 2022
Kremlin: Only Sanctions Prevent Nord Stream Gas Pipeline from Working Nothing stands on the way of Russian gas exports to Europe via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline apart from technological problems caused by Western sanctions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday, a day before another planned maintenance shutdown. Russian energy giant Gazprom has announced it will shut the pipeline… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 30, 2022
Kremlin: only sanctions prevent Nord Stream gas pipeline from working Nothing stands on the way of Russian gas exports to Europe via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline apart from technological problems caused by Western sanctions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. Reuters · Aug 30, 2022
Kremlin calls for pressure on Ukraine over Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant The Kremlin on Monday called on the international community to pressure Ukraine to reduce military tension at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, accusing Kyiv of putting the whole of Europe at danger ahead of a visit by the United Nations nuclear watchdog Reuters · Aug 29, 2022
Vladimir Putin spokesman's wife branded shameless as she parties in NATO country Former Russian Maxim model Tatiana Navka - the wife of one of Vladimir Putin's top aides - has been holidaying in Turkey and now Greece in recent days, while posting footage on Instagram Daily Mirror · Aug 20, 2022
Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants to see Western nations ban Russians from entering. Are countries able to do that? The Ukrainian President wants Western nations to essentially ban Russians from entering their countries. Here's what we know about his request and who's supporting it. ABC News · Aug 12, 2022
Moscow rejects Zelenskyy’s call for travel ban on Russians Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges Western countries to impose a blanket travel ban on Russians. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2022
Kremlin says Zelenskiy call for ban on all Russians is irrational (This content was produced in Russia where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine.) Reuters · Aug 9, 2022
Kremlin: No Basis for Meeting Between Putin, Zelenskiy The Kremlin said on Monday there was no basis for a meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian presidents at the moment. In response to a question about Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's offers to broker peace talks, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters on a conference call that Vladimir Putin and… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 8, 2022
Kremlin: West should pressure Ukraine to stop shelling nuclear station The Kremlin said on Monday that Western countries with influence over Ukraine should push Kyiv to stop shelling the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe's largest. Reuters · Aug 8, 2022
Russia To America: Keep It Cool And We'll Talk Prisoner Exchange, If Not Brittney Griner Stays In The Penal Colony The Kremlin said Friday that it is now open to talking about a possible prisoner exchange involving Brittney Griner, although Russian diplomats are warning - scolding might be a better word - that Washington had better keep a lid on...or else. Benzinga · Aug 5, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022 Kremlin says Griner swap must be discussed without publicity The Kremlin says it’s open to talking about a possible prisoner exchange involving American basketball star Brittney Griner but strongly warned Washington against publicizing the issue
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 5, 2022 Kremlin: Turkey Has Legitimate Security Concerns over Syria The Kremlin said on Friday that Turkey has legitimate security concerns over Syria and that it will take them into account ahead of a meeting between Russian President Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. However, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters it was important to avoid actions that could…
Reuters · Aug 4, 2022 Kremlin calls for restraint from Azerbaijan, Armenia over Karabakh fighting The Kremlin on Thursday called for restraint from both sides after Azerbaijan said its forces had crushed an Armenian attack near the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Reuters · Aug 4, 2022 Kremlin says China has the right to hold military drills around Taiwan The Kremlin said on Thursday that China had the sovereign right to hold major military drills around Taiwan and accused the United States of artificially fuelling tensions in the region.
Reuters · Aug 2, 2022 Kremlin tells U.S. time running out for new nuclear arms deal The Kremlin told the United States on Tuesday that time was running out to negotiate a replacement for the "New START" nuclear arms reduction treaty and that if it expired in 2026 without a replacement then global security would be weakened.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022 Finland debating stop to tourist visas for Russian citizens Other neighbouring Schengen zone countries such as Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have already restricted visas
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 29, 2022 Russia's Lavrov Says He Will Discuss US Prisoner Swap Offer Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday that he's open to a call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss a possible prisoner swap involving American basketball star Brittney Griner. Blinken said Wednesday that Washington had offered Russia a deal that would bring home Griner and another jailed…
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022 Russia's Lavrov says he will discuss US prisoner swap offer Russia's top diplomat says he’s open to a call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss a possible prisoner swap involving American basketball star Brittney Griner
The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022 Kremlin poker-faced on US swap offer to free Griner, Whelan The Kremlin has warned that a possible prisoner swap with the United States involving American basketball star Brittney Griner needs to be negotiated quietly without fanfare
Radio France Internationale · Jul 28, 2022 Russia vows further media restrictions after EU court upholds ban on Russia Today France The Kremlin vowed to further restrict Western media in Russia on Wednesday after the EU's top court upheld European sanctions that took Moscow's RT (Russia Today) channel off-air across the continent.
Reuters · Jul 27, 2022 Kremlin says Kaliningrad transit outlook 'positive' The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the European Union had understood how "essential" to Russia the issue of goods transit to the country's Kaliningrad exclave is.