The Kremlin has expressed regret over Moldova’s decision to officially withdraw from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on the development in a statement to Russian media, addressing Moldova’s decision to leave the CIS. Responding to a question about the Kremlin’s reaction, Peskov simply said, “We are sorry.” Earlier, Moldova’s...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Beijing. Following the meeting, Lavrov made statements to the press. As part of his Beijing visit, Lavrov was received by Xi Jinping. Speaking at a press conference after the meeting, he addressed key issues on the international agenda. Regarding...
An official from the Russian Foreign Ministry, Logvinov, stated that Western countries have brought the Secretariat of the United Nations (UN) under their influence. Kirill Logvinov, Director of the Department of International Organizations at the Russian Foreign Ministry, told Sputnik that Western countries impose initiatives within international organizations that serve their own interests, without taking...
Dmitry Medvedev stated that, above all, common sense prevailed in the conflict between the United States and Iran, while also noting that Israel shows little interest in a ceasefire. Russia’s Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, evaluated the ceasefire agreement reached between the US and Iran in a social media post. “A pause...
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the world has entered a major economic and energy crisis, noting that global demand for Russian energy resources has increased. Speaking at a press briefing, Peskov evaluated current developments, particularly in the energy sector amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Addressing the situation, he said:“As the world has...
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that Germans have forgotten the lessons of history, referring to efforts to make Germany Europe’s largest military power. In a social media post, Zakharova commented on a regulation in Germany requiring men aged 17 to 45 to obtain permission from the army for extended travel abroad. “Germany, where...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking in Moscow during a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty, stressed that the war being waged by the United States and Israel against Iran must come to an end. Lavrov and Abdelatty called for an end to the ongoing conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran in the...
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko stated that countries supporting the price cap mechanism will not receive Russian oil supplies. In remarks to the Russian press, Rudenko responded to a question about whether the possibility of selling Russian oil to “hostile” countries such as Japan was being discussed. “Energy markets are currently experiencing significant volatility....
Russia’s Federal Security Service (Federal Security Service) has announced that a British diplomat serving as Second Secretary at the United Kingdom’s Embassy in Moscow has been identified as a spy. According to the statement, the diplomat, Janse van Rensburg Albertus Gerardus, was allegedly engaged in intelligence-gathering and subversive activities. The FSB claimed that he attempted...
It has been claimed that the United States will boycott the upcoming G7 summit in France if South Africa is invited. South African Presidency Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed the allegation, turning the development into a new diplomatic flashpoint. Washington has not yet issued an official statement on the matter. Ahead of the G7 summit to...