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Moscow Calls for Release of Russians Held Hostage in Gaza

“We reiterate our call for the immediate and unconditional release of all civilians in the hands of Palestinian groups,” the Foreign Ministry said...

Russia Summons German Ambassador Over NATO Baltic Sea Command Center

The protest comes after Germany inaugurated the new naval command center in the port city of Rostock.

Russia Reduces Consular Staff in Norway

Russia's two consulates in Norway said they would be temporarily suspending their consular services due to the staff cuts.

Moscow Condemns Israel's Raids Into Lebanon, Urges Troop Withdrawal

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov also warned that Israeli's attack on southern Lebanon risked destabilizing the entire region.

Russia 'Decisively Condemns' Hezbollah Chief's Killing

Moscow's foreign minister suggested an effort was underway to drag Washington into a regional war.

Russia Says Will Not Attend Ukraine Peace Summit

Moscow rejected the idea ahead of Zelensky's travels to the United States, where he is due to present his peace proposals.

Telegram Founder Durov ‘Not Interested’ in Talking With Russian Officials, Envoy Says

“The French treat Durov’s case as one between their state and a citizen,” Russian Ambassador Alexei Meshkov told state media.

Russia Condemns Lebanon Pager Blasts, Warns of Worsening Tensions

"The region itself is in an explosive situation," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "Every incident like this has the potential to be a trigger."

Moscow Expels 6 British Diplomats Over Suspected Spying

Russia's FSB accused the diplomats of "subversive activities and intelligence" gathering and "threatening Russia's security."

Moscow Says RT Sanctions Part of Pre-Election 'Information Campaign'

The Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said a response to the new sanctions was "being prepared," adding that it would make "everyone shudder."

Russia Bans 92 U.S. Citizens Over ‘Russophobic’ Policies

The blacklist includes several employees of The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and The New York Times.

Russia Summons U.S. Envoy Over American Media Reports From Kursk Region

Russia's Foreign Ministry also claimed that American mercenary fighters were involved in Ukraine's surprise offensive.

Russian Foreign Ministry Accuses Ukraine of Opening 'Second Front' in Africa

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova blasted Kyiv for "pandering to terrorist groups in countries on the continent friendly to Moscow."

3 Russians Killed After Fishing Boat Sinks in South Atlantic

The 54-meter Argos Georgia sank on Monday afternoon after being suddenly flooded with water around 320 kilometers off the Falkland Islands.

Moscow ‘Not Ruling Out’ Nuclear Deployment Amid U.S. Plans for Weapons in Germany

The Kremlin warned over the weekend that the deployment of American missiles in Germany could make European capitals targets for Russian missiles.

Moscow 'Strongly Condemns' Attempted Coup in Bolivia

"We express our full, unwavering support for the government of President Luis Arce," Russia's Foreign Ministry said of the Bolivian leader.

Russia Blocks Dozens of EU Media Outlets in ‘Retaliatory Move’

Among those impacted by the ban are the French news agency AFP, the German weekly Der Spiegel and the European edition of Politico.

Moscow Demands Release of Russian Woman Accused of Spying in Denmark

Russia's Foreign Ministry said Copenhagen had provided "no evidence" of the woman's "unlawful activity."

Moscow Claims West Planning Regime Change in Georgia

“We don’t rule out that the goal is to try to put in action the ‘Maidan’ scenario of regime change,” the Russian deputy foreign minister said...

Russia Denies Plans to Ban Passport Renewals Abroad

Novaya Gazeta said earlier Thursday that it had obtained a copy of a draft decree suspending passport renewals and other consular services for Russians...

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