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Articles with tag "Foreign Policy"

Russia Signs Security, Energy Deals With Venezuela

The new agreements include “intelligence and counter-espionage issues,” the use of drones and petroleum exploration technology.

Russia-Iran Partnership Treaty ‘Coming Soon,’ Lavrov Says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the agreement will “affirm both parties’ commitment to closer defense cooperation.”
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U.S. Debate Night: Trump and Harris Spar Over Russia and Ukraine

The candidates’ starkly different views on foreign policy, especially on the war in Ukraine, led to some of the night’s most heated exchanges.
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Putin Slams United States for ‘Provoking’ Arms Race

The Kremlin leader said “Russia must be ready for any scenario” and warned of “possible military aggression” from the West. 
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China to Hold Military Drills With Russia This Month

Naval and air forces will participate in the "North-Joint 2024" exercises in the skies and around the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk.
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EU Warns Serbia Over Close Ties With Moscow After Deputy PM Meets With Putin

Serbia's Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin described his country as an "ally of Russia" when he met with the Kremlin leader this week.
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Putin Congratulates Venezuela’s Maduro on Election Victory

The Kremlin leader said he was “confident” Nicolas Maduro would continue to help bolster Russian-Venezuelan relations.
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News Analysis

Putin Makes Overtures to North Korea, Vietnam in Bid to Intimidate Ukraine’s Allies

"This is a signal to the U.S. and other countries that we can create partnerships in other regions that are unpleasant," a government official told MT...
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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...
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Armenia’s Envoy to the EU: ‘It Hurts to See How Moscow-Led Security Bloc Has Screwed Us’

Armenia, unhappy with Russia's waning role as a security guarantor, is seeking to strengthen its partnerships with the EU and the U.S.
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Finland's President-Elect Says No Political Ties With Russia Until Ukraine War Ends

Alexander Stubb said only “practical” Russian-Finnish relations, such as contact between diplomats and border services, remained. 
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Xi and Putin Reject U.S. 'Interference,' Hail Ties

The two leaders denounced the "U.S. policy of interfering in the internal affairs of other states" during an hour-long call on Thursday.
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Putin, Russian Officials React to Henry Kissinger’s Death

Despite Kissinger’s complex and changing views, especially as they concerned Russia, officials in Moscow reacted to his death with reverence and admiration...
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opinion Ivan U. Klyszcz

Russia Played Both Israel and Hamas. Will Moscow Take a Side?

Whatever Russia does next, one thing is certain. Moscow’s moves will be driven by a self-serving quest for influence.
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Russia Claims Western Intelligence Aided Ukraine in Striking Crimea Navy HQ

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Kyiv had relied on "NATO satellite equipment and reconnaissance aircraft" to carry out the attack.
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Moscow Expels U.S. Embassy Workers for 'Liaising' With Russian Citizen Accused of Spying

Russia's Foreign Ministry said interference in the country's internal affairs would be "wholly suppressed."
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opinion Boris Bondarev

Washington’s Hesitant Ukraine Strategy Hands Victory to Putin

Putin believes time is on his side. Only decisive action from the U.S. and its allies can banish Russia from Ukraine and stop future wars.
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opinion Ivan U. Klyszcz

An Expanded BRICS Brings Opportunities and Challenges for Russia

Six new member states won’t create the multipolar world Russia wants. But providing the appearance of an alternative matters more to the Kremlin.
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opinion Emil Avdaliani

Russia-Iran Ties Are Transactional — And Warming Fast

A transactional approach does not mean that an improved bilateral relationship between Moscow and Tehran is only temporary. Quite the opposite.
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opinion Alexander Atasuntsev

How Far Will the Thaw in Russia-Georgia Relations Extend?

If the Georgian Dream reaches another major deal with Moscow it's unclear how much longer the party will be able to remain in power.
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