Putin Describes EU Sanctions As 'Theater Of The Absurd'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has described European Union sanctions imposed on Moscow over its interference in Ukraine as "absurd."
Russia Denies Refusing Visas To Turkish Carrier
Russia has rejected Ankara's accusation that it was arbitrarily denying visas to the Turkish budget carrier Pegasus.
Russia Seeks To Drive Wedge Into Central Asia
Russia appears to be practicing a bit of "divide-and-conquer" politics in Central Asia, and state-owned Gazprom is spearheading the campaign.
Abe Calls For Summit With Putin To Resolve Islands Dispute
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said talks are needed with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the countries to forge a peace treaty.
Turkish Cyberattack Targets Russian Minister
A social network account belonging to Russia's communications minister has been blocked briefly by hackers identifying themselves as a Turkish activist group.
Putin names United States among threats in new Russian security strategy
A new appraisal names the United States as one of the threats to Russia's national security for the first time, a sign of how relations with the west have deteriorated in recent years.
Leaders Of Germany, France, Russia, Ukraine Affirm Support For Cease-Fire In Eastern Ukraine
The leaders of Germany, France, Russia, and Ukraine have renewed their support for a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine during phone discussions between them.
Ukraine To Ban Imports Of Some Russian Goods
Kyiv says it will approve a ban on the import of some Russian goods in response to similar actions by Moscow.
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