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Moscow Furious Over Italy’s ‘Third Reich’ Comparison

Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman warned that the comments by President Sergio Mattarella "cannot and will never be left without consequences."

Russia Welcomes USAID Cuts, Calls Agency ‘Machine for Interfering’

Russia expelled USAID in 2012 and has long accused the agency and others of setting the ground for pro-democracy uprisings in ex-Soviet states.

Moscow Warns Against ‘Chaos’ in Serbia Amid Protests

Serbian protesters have regularly taken to the streets since the deadly collapse of a train station roof in November.

Syria’s New Leadership Urges Russia to ‘Address Past Mistakes’ in First Talks Since Assad’s Ouster

Russia sent its first high-level delegation to the war-torn country on Tuesday, with Moscow keen to retain two military bases in Syria.

Russia Blasts U.S. Reinstatement of Cuba on Terror List

Russia's Foreign Ministry called the move unjustified because Cuba is an active participant in "international cooperation on counterterrorism."

Russians Urged to Avoid U.S. Travel Amid Fears of Arrest

Without providing any examples, Zakharova claimed U.S. intelligence had recently begun “luring” Russian nationals abroad in order to press political...

Russia Warns Citizens in S. Korea to Avoid ‘Mass Events’ After Martial Law Declared

South Korea's president declared emergency martial law in a surprise move on Tuesday.

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."

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