Iran slams European powers as nuclear deal unravels
IAEA acting head Cornel Feruta held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif during his visit
Russia, Ukraine swap prisoners in landmark 'first step' to ease tensions
Russia and Ukraine made a long-awaited swap of 70 prisoners on Saturday, a deal hailed as a first step towards ending five years of tensions and conflict.Two planes carrying 35 prisoners from each side landed simultaneously in Moscow and Kiev, where the passengers emerged under sunny skies."We have taken the first step," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on the tarmac after greeting and hugging former detainees. "We have to take all the steps to finish this horrible war."
Putin Keeps Island Dispute With Japan Simmering, Rebuffs Abe Call For Peace Treaty
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that Japan’s military ties to the U.S. make it difficult for them to sign a World War II peace treaty. So, almost 75 years after the September 2, 1945 surrender of the Japanese to the Allied forces, it appears there are still some “loose ends” remaining to be resolved.
Arms Race: Putin Says He Offered To Sell Missiles To Trump
After the collapse of the INF treaty, Putin says he offered to sell hypersonic, intermediate range missiles to Washington to head off an arms race. The offer was spurned by Trump.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin enjoy a 'special' relationship
Russia To Deploy Additional Missiles On 2 Kuril Islands, Deepening Tensions With Japan
A document obtained by Kyodo News indicates that Russia is planning to add some missile systems in the Kuril Islands. The missiles are aimed at increasing Russia’s defense capabilities in the Sea of Okhotsk, where a nuclear weapon stronghold is located against any U.S. aggression.
Germany asks Polish forgiveness 80 years after WWII outbreak
Map showing the start of the German invasion of Poland in 1939.
Opposition supporters defy ban, march on Moscow
The marches are the biggest political crisis since the wave of protests in 2011-2012 against Vladimir Putin's return to the Kremlin
Turkey to seek 'alternatives' to US F-35 fighter jet
Turkey said Wednesday it would seek "alternatives" to the F-35 fighter jet programme the United States has excluded it from
Russia aims high with new passenger plane
A MC-21 prototype made its maiden flight in 2017 but serial manufacturing has been delayed, in part due to US sanctions affecting the production of its carbon composite wings
Russian humanoid robot boards space station after delay
It was second time lucky on Tuesday as an unmanned spacecraft carrying Russia's first humanoid robot docked at the International Space Station following a failed attempt over the weekend."Sorry for the delay. Got stuck in traffic. Am ready to carry on with work," the robot's Twitter account said in a jokey first tweet from space.Copying human movements and designed to help with high-risk tasks, the lifesize robot, Fedor, is due to stay on the ISS until September 7.
Over 90 Wildfires Rage In Russia’s Forests, State Emergency Declared
A state of emergency has been declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin in two Russian regions as the fires raged into the third month.
Tamer Trump on show at G7, but brash US leader never far
Trump let slip he'd like to stage the 2020 G7 summit at one of his own golf resorts, the Doral, near Miami
Isolated Trump descends on G7, talking trade war
G7s always used to be cozy affairs but Trump will join the the summit at the seaside resort of Biarritz in a feisty mood
Trump heads to G7 with potshot at French hosts over taxes
One G7 leader possibly looking forward to meeting Trump is British Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Syria regime forces surround Turkish army post: monitor
Syrian civilians flee government bombardment of their villages in the rebel-held Idlib region as troops advance on key towns along the strategic Damascus-Aleppo highway
Mozambique, Russia sign energy, security deals
Russia has been looking to expand its influence in Africa and oil and gas producer Mozambique already signed a debt swap agreement with Moscow in 2017
Russia sends its first humanoid robot Fedor into space
Fedor has Instagram and Twitter accounts
Russia says US missile test 'escalation of military tensions'
The US has tested a missile previously banned under a now-defunct pact with Russia which limited the use of nuclear and conventional medium-range weapons
Macron, Putin see chance on Ukraine but clash on Syria
Macron and Putin agree there is a chance for peace in eastern Ukriane but clashed over Syria's civil war
Regime advance cuts off Turkish convoy in northwest Syria
Smoke billows during a reported air strike by Syrian pro-regime forces near the town of Hish in Idlib province on August 19, 2019
VIDEO: Russian Police Accused Of Excessive Force For Punching Female Protester In Custody
The video shows two riot officers detaining and punching the female protester in the stomach following the weekend's anti-Kremlin protests.
Russia News: Moscow Tells Google To Stop Promoting 'Illegal' Events After Massive Demonstrations
The Russian government wants Google to prevent Youtube users from streaming videos of politically-sensitive demonstrations.
Russia Protests: Hundreds Detained In Moscow In Biggest Demonstrations Since 2011
Russians protested en masse on Saturday over banned candidates who are prohibited from participating in the upcoming Moscow municipal elections.
US - Russia Relations: Pentagon To Test New Missiles After US Pulls Out Of Nuclear Treaty
The United States is planning to test new weapons after it pulled out of the 1987 INF missile agreement with Russia on Friday.
Russia News: Vladimir Putin Critic May Have Been Poisoned, Suffers Major Allergic Reaction In Prison
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny suffered a severe reaction while serving a prison sentence, and poison could potentially be to blame.
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