MOSCOW (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel will complain to President Vladimir Putin on Friday about a crackdown on political freedoms in Russia at talks likely to deepen a chill between the two big European powers. Merkel has been asked … Continue reading
The HinduRussia Says Helping Syrian Opposition Breaches LawABC NewsProviding assistance to Syrian opposition fighters would breach international law, Russia warned Thursday. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich told a briefing Thursday that any foreign help to the opposition fighting President … Continue reading
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin denounced a rise in anti-Russian rhetoric in Germany on Thursday before a visit by Chancellor Angela Merkel and made clear that Vladimir Putin would stand his ground if she lectures him on human rights. Merkel … Continue reading
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia warned the United States on Thursday to expect a tough response if Congress passes “unfriendly and provocative” legislation designed to punish Russian officials for human rights violations. The Foreign Ministry said U.S.-Russian ties were sure to … Continue reading
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia warned the United States on Thursday to expect a tough response if Congress passes “unfriendly and provocative” legislation designed to punish Russian officials for human rights violations. The Foreign Ministry said U.S.-Russian ties were sure to … Continue reading