Tag: Russia government
Russia denies its personnel in CAR involved in killings
MOSCOW — The Kremlin on Monday strongly rejected the claims that Russian military instructors in the Central African Republic have been involved in killing...
Russia, China declare friendship treaty extension, hail ties
MOSCOW — The leaders of Russia and China on Monday hailed increasingly close ties between their countries and announced the extension of a 20-year-old...
Report: Classified UK defense papers found at bus stop
LONDON — Sensitive defense documents containing details about the British military have been found at a bus stop in England, the BBC reported Sunday....
Russia launches Mediterranean drills amid rift with Britain
MOSCOW — The Russian military on Friday launched sweeping maneuvers in the Mediterranean Sea featuring warplanes capable of carrying hypersonic missiles, a show of...
West and Russia clash over Russian mercenaries in CAR
UNITED NATIONS — The United States, Britain and France accused Russian mercenaries on Wednesday of operating alongside Central African Republic forces and committing human...
Russia says it may fire to hit intruding warships
MOSCOW — Russia will be ready to fire to hit to protect its borders, a senior diplomat warned Thursday in the wake of a...
3 servicemen dead in Russian helicopter crash
MOSCOW — Russia’s National Guard said three of its members died Thursday evening when a helicopter crashed during a training flight south of St....
Myanmar’s junta leader attends military conference in Moscow
MOSCOW — The leader of Myanmar's military junta on Wednesday attended an international conference in Moscow, an appearance that reflected Russia's eagerness to develop...
Putin hails WW II heroes, warns of degrading Europe security
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday marked the 80th anniversary of the Nazi attack on the Soviet Union by hailing the country's...
Russia says Syria can deliver aid, Turkey not essential
UNITED NATIONS — Russia’s foreign minister says Moscow disagrees that there is no alternative to deliver humanitarian aid to Syria’s rebel-held northwest except from...