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Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures as he speaks at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St.Petersburg, Russia. (Photo: AP)

Putin claims Syria chemical attack was against Bashar Assad

The US struck a Syrian air base with cruise missiles after accusing Assad’s military of killing civilians with a nerve agent in April.

03 Jun 2017 6:04 PM

The meeting comes in the wake of the Group of Seven's summit over the weekend where relations with Russia were part of the agenda, making Macron the first Western leader to speak to Putin after the talks. (Photo: AP)

Russian Prez Putin set to visit France in hope of mending strained ties

The Kremlin hails the visit as a chance for Putin and Macron to get to know each other and understand their views on some disputed issues.

29 May 2017 2:14 PM

Kim told the Korean People's Army (KPA) officials and those at the academy that the weapon system's capability has been upgraded compared with last year in terms of efficiency to detect and track targets, as well as strike accuracy. (Photo: AFP)

Kim Jong Un inspects test of 'next-gen air defence system'

North Korea on May 21 tested its most powerful ICBM on Sunday from a location near Pukchang.

28 May 2017 2:13 PM

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. (Photo: AFP)

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says he did not discuss Comey with Trump

Trump had said that firing Comey had relieved ‘great pressure’ caused by the Russia probe.

21 May 2017 10:05 AM

Vladimir Putin mocked the idea that Trump went off-script to share secrets with the Russians, saying he could issue a 'reprimand' to Lavrov since he hasn't passed on the information. (Photo: AP)

Putin says Trump did not pass on intelligence, can provide ‘recorded’ proof

President Putin also slammed critics who spread allegations about Donald Trump's ties with Russia.

17 May 2017 6:08 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: AP)

Putin asks Macron to ‘join forces’ for international security

Russian president Vladimir Putin sent French election winner Emmanuel Macron a congratulatory telegram.

08 May 2017 2:04 PM

The Russian and German leaders have scaled back links as Moscow’s ties with the EU plunged to a post-Cold War low over the crisis in Ukraine. (Photo: AP)

German chancellor Merkel to hold talks with president Putin on rare Russia visit

Angela Merkel has been the main mediator with Vladimir Putin over the crisis in Ukraine.

02 May 2017 6:38 PM

People holding letters enter the presidential administration office during a protest in downtown Moscow. (Photo: AP)

Russia: Anti-government protesters call for Putin to quit

Vladimir Putin, who has dominated Russian politics for 17 years, has not said whether he will run in presidential elections in March 2018.

30 Apr 2017 8:49 AM

The defence minister said cooperation among major powers to reclaim territories from ISIS in the Middle East can become a template for similar steps elsewhere. (Photo: File)

India calls for united global action to stop countries supporting terrorism

At the Moscow Security Conference, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said terrorism is being ‘reinvented’ in dangerous forms.

27 Apr 2017 9:35 AM

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (Photo: AP)

Japan's Abe to visit Russia for Putin meet Thursday: Kremlin

The meeting follows on from Putin's first visit to Japan in 11 years last December.

25 Apr 2017 1:24 PM

US President Donald Trump. (Photo: File)

Democrats seek Trump's removal due to 'mental health' issues

In an interview with Radio Sputnik, Americanist Dmitry Mikheyev pointed out that this issue has previously been raised.

24 Apr 2017 9:15 AM

With Macron topping the first round of the French presidential election, projections show that he is set to face Front National's Marine Le Pen in a race that has knocked France's traditional political parties out of the running. (Photo: AP)

French election: German government pleased with Macron's first round victory

German govt spokesperson Seibert said it was good that Macron, who focused on strong EU and social market economy, won.

24 Apr 2017 8:23 AM

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev (FIle Photo)

Indian tourists can visit Russia’s far east without visas

Cancellation of visa procedures for tourists and businessmen "will promote growth of investment of the far east, said Medvedev.

18 Apr 2017 4:57 PM

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. (Photo:PTI)

Russia urged U.S. to avoid unilateral force on North Korea

Mike Pence said that the era of US strategic patience in dealing with the North was over, after more than two decades.

17 Apr 2017 6:13 PM

Trump is the least popular president in the history of polling: Bernie Sanders

Sanders made the declaration adding that Trump is the "least popular president in the history of polling."

14 Apr 2017 5:10 PM

Syrian President Bashar Assad. (Photo: AP)

Syria responds heavily to Trump's 'animal' remark for Assad

Trump has blamed the current situation in Syria on Moscow's support of Assad and called the Syrian leader

14 Apr 2017 3:58 PM

Prior to Tillerson's arrival, hopes in Moscow had already dimmed that Trump would make good on his pledge to improve ties with Russia. (Photo: AP)

Russia-US relations have 'worsened' under Trump: Vladimir Putin

Moscow and Washington are trying to figure each other out during the first visit by a senior member of Trump's administration to Russia.

12 Apr 2017 4:36 PM

Putin, a staunch ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, held a meeting of Russia’s Security Council to discuss the strike on Friday afternoon. (Photo: AP)

Vladimir Putin calls US air strikes on Syria illegal, blow to US-Russia ties

Moscow had been hoping to work with Trump to jointly fight ISIS in Syria and boost US-Russia ties.

07 Apr 2017 6:40 PM

The Pentagon has confirmed more than 70 air strikes on al-Qaeda targets in Yemen since February 28. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Al-Qaeda suspect killed in drone strike

The missile hit al-Qaeda’s Ahmed Ali Saana as he was riding a motorbike in the town of Khabar al-Muraqasha in Abyan province.

06 Apr 2017 4:12 PM

Police in the city are on high alert following on Monday's explosion that killed the attacker and 13 other people and wounded some 55. (Photo: AP)

Russian police check suspicious object in Saint Petersburg

Residents in the building have been evacuated and explosives experts have started working on the site.

06 Apr 2017 3:59 PM

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