Moscow promises retaliation if US places previously banned intermediate-range missiles in Japan, within range of Russia’s border

The rumored deployment of American intermediate-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region may trigger a brand new arms race and potential standoff with unpredictable consequences, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry. … Read More >Moscow promises retaliation if US places previously banned intermediate-range missiles in Japan, within range of Russia’s border

American supporters of Donald Trump expressing growing interest in obtaining Russian passports – Foreign Ministry

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has revealed that followers of US President Donald Trump are showing increased interest in acquiring Russian citizenship following Joe Biden’s November election victory. … Read More >American supporters of Donald Trump expressing growing interest in obtaining Russian passports – Foreign Ministry

Russia’s FM spokeswoman urges US & other countries decrying Navalny’s detention ‘not to interfere’ with Russian law

Instead of rushing to condemn the detention of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny upon his return to Moscow, foreign politicians should focus on domestic issues at hand and respect the Russian law, Maria Zakharova has said. … Read More >Russia’s FM spokeswoman urges US & other countries decrying Navalny’s detention ‘not to interfere’ with Russian law

Russia says American system ‘archaic’ & not up to ‘modern democratic standards’ after rioters raid Washington’s Capitol building

The assault on the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump lays bare fault lines in American democracy, Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Thursday, joining a chorus of countries in expressing concern. … Read More >Russia says American system ‘archaic’ & not up to ‘modern democratic standards’ after rioters raid Washington’s Capitol building

Idea of ‘exceptionalism’ encouraged US to quit treaties & makes Americans think they can ignore rules – Russian foreign ministry

In recent years, the US has gone crazy with its idea of ‘American exceptionalism’ and Washington has taught its people that the country does not need to follow any rules and can disregard international agreements, Moscow claims. … Read More >Idea of ‘exceptionalism’ encouraged US to quit treaties & makes Americans think they can ignore rules – Russian foreign ministry

‘Dependent’ Germany overestimates its power by insisting it will deal with Russia from a ‘position of strength’ — Moscow

A pledge from the German defense minister to only talk with Russia “from a position of strength” will fall flat as long as Berlin is dependent on the US for its security, Moscow said on Saturday. … Read More >‘Dependent’ Germany overestimates its power by insisting it will deal with Russia from a ‘position of strength’ — Moscow

‘You Can Lie Remotely’: Russian MFA Spokeswoman Zakharova Piques NYT Headhunt in Moscow

Around a week ago, The New York Times posted a “legendary” job offer, seeking a daredevil who would cover Russia – a country that, according to the outlet, “has its cyber agents sow chaos and disharmony in the West to tarnish its democratic systems, while promoting its faux version of democracy”. … Read More >‘You Can Lie Remotely’: Russian MFA Spokeswoman Zakharova Piques NYT Headhunt in Moscow

After invitation from Putin, both Armenia & Azerbaijan agree to attend Moscow talks on Nagorno-Karabakh – Russian Foreign Ministry

Both Armenia and Azerbaijan have confirmed they will send delegations for talks in Moscow in a bid to reach a ceasefire in the ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday morning. … Read More >After invitation from Putin, both Armenia & Azerbaijan agree to attend Moscow talks on Nagorno-Karabakh – Russian Foreign Ministry

‘Politicizing the issue’: Russian Foreign Ministry accuses Merkel of using Navalny’s alleged poisoning for political gain

Angela Merkel’s visit to Alexey Navalny was an attempt to politicize the situation, according to Russia’s Foreign Ministry. The German Chancellor dropped in to see the Russian opposition figure when he was hospitalized in Berlin. … Read More >‘Politicizing the issue’: Russian Foreign Ministry accuses Merkel of using Navalny’s alleged poisoning for political gain