Obama orders to sanction Russian officials undermining democratic institutions in Ukraine

The White House noted in its message that it is ready to consider further steps and sanctions if needed and with regard to the developments in Ukrain

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Putin-Biden communication link works, this is good sign — former NATO deputy chief

She also expressed hope that Russia would take part in the multilateral online summit on climate change, which the United States plans to organize on April 22-23

Press review: Russia warns Erdogan not to embolden Kiev and restricts flights to Turkey

Top stories in the Russian press on Tuesday, April 13

Kremlin: US’ endless repetition that Russia stop 'aggressive actions' trivializes claims

The presidential spokesman stressed that Russia had never posed a threat to anybody

Biden suggests Putin consider personal meeting in near future

The Kremlin press service stressed that the presidents expressed "readiness to continue the dialogue on key areas of ensuring global security which would meet interests of not just Russia and the US but the whole international community as well"

Blinken again warns Russia of consequences if it "acts recklessly"

Last week, Bloomberg reported that the US had finalized an intelligence review of Russia’s alleged "misdeeds" and were likely to announce a next round of sanctions, including the expulsion of some Russian diplomats

Lavrov urges German defense minister to answer questions about Navalny affair

It was at a Bundeswehr clinic that poisonous substances in the Russian blogger's body were detected, the top diplomat recalled

Russia rules to denounce double tax treaty with the Netherlands

Earlier, press officer of the Dutch Finance Ministry Remco Raus told TASS that the Dutch government was still in talks with the Russian authorities on the revision of the agreement on avoiding double taxation

Russian embassy castigates US State Department for erasing memory of Gagarin

Earlier, the US State Department posted on its Facebook a statement on occasion of the 60th anniversary of the first human space flight, without mentioning Gagarin’s name

Russia restricts air service with Turkey from April 15 to June 1

The move is taken in view of the threat of the new coronavirus strain

S7 suspends flights to Turkey from April 15 to June 1 until further notice

Earlier on Monday, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova said Russia was restricting passenger air traffic with Turkey between April 15 and June 1 due to a new outbreak of coronavirus in that country

Erdogan tells Zelensky Turkey will not recognize ‘Crimea’s annexation’

Turkish President expressed support to Ukraine’s initiative of the Crimean Platform

NATO concentrating over 40,000 troops near Russian border

The American troops are now redeploying from continental North America to Europe through the Atlantic, Russia’s Defense Minister Army General Sergei Shoigu said

Ukrainian steps in Donbass sparked by West’s connivance, Russian embassy in Paris says

Press Office Chief of the Russian Embassy in Paris Sergei Parinov dismissed claims that Russia is posing a threat to Ukraine

Putin outlines approaches to political settlement in Ukraine to Biden

Earlier, the White House also reported that the two presidents had had a phone conversation

Press review: Ukraine drags NATO into Donbass and Second Suez flop raises canal concerns

Top stories in the Russian press on Wednesday, April 7

Side effects reported in 0.1% of cases after vaccination with Sputnik V

Even minor complications, including slight body temperature reactions or slight pain around the injection site, are registered, according to the health minister

Russia has enough tools to react to provocations, lawmaker says

According to Leonid Slutsky, Russia is being provoked to get involved in a war

Disputes around Renaissance Dam should be resolved via dialogue — Russian top diplomat

The foreign minister reiterated that Moscow had offered the involved parties to perform a technical evaluation, particularly, images from space and an analysis by experts in the sphere of hydropower

Russia’s latest nuclear-powered sub proves its worth in Arctic ice, says Navy chief

The strategic nuclear-powered sub Knyaz Vladimir "fully justifies its designation and no damage was registered upon its surfacing," the Navy chief said

No information on Kiev’s requests for conversation of Putin, Zelensky — Kremlin

The Kremlin spokesman assured that the Russian president "always has something to say regarding de-escalation of tensions and prevention of a potential war"

Fire in St. Petersburg factory spreads to 10,000 square kilometers

The blaze in the Nevskaya Manufactura factory started on Monday morning

Press review: Erdogan goes to bat for Ukraine and West irked by Kyrgyz constitutional vote

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, April 12th

Russia vows to ensure its citizens’ safety if situation deteriorates in Ukraine

Kiev and its patrons in the West will bear full responsibility for such an escalation, Sergei Ryabkov said

Russia must uphold its status of leading nuclear and space power — Putin

The space sector is directly linked with defense, the president stressed

Russian tech firm develops world’s first ‘diving’ patrol ship

It can be used for protection and as a rescue or research vessel, according to the developer

Putin suggests increasing cosmonauts’ salaries by 50-70%

The increase in salaries will have a positive impact on allowances, Putin noted

US will not participate in Donbass conflict but shift emphasis on Crimea, says expert

The deputy director of the Institute of CIS Countries predicts that the United States will be building up different pressures on Donbass, but at the same time refrain from interference in a military conflict there, should it flare up

Cairo counts on Russia in resolving Grand Renaissance Dam crisis — foreign minister

"Russia needs to play a more influential part in light of its relations with Ethiopia in order to resolve the crisis and to reduce tensions caused by them in East Africa and the Horn of Africa," Sameh Shoukry emphasized

Diplomat slams CNN for palming off TV clip of Ukrainian tanks as Russia ‘readying’ for war

This is just inappropriate, Maria Zakharova said

Merkel didn’t demand Russia’s military presence be reduced near Ukrainian border - Kremlin

Moscow sees that the Minsk peace deal is not being implemented in Donbass and Ukraine is stepping up its provocations, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

No decision to close or restrict flights between Russia and Turkey yet, sources say

Earlier, head of the consumer rights watchdog, Anna Popova warned about a sharp rise in the incidence of coronavirus infection

MiG-35 fighter to have smart system of target recognition

An expert system with artificial intelligence elements is already implemented for MiG-35, the press service told earlier

Azerbaijan concerned about Armenia’s talks with Russia on modernizing its army

At the same time, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev did not rule out peaceful coexistence of Armenians and Azerbaijanis

Yuri Gagarin image lights up Dubai’s Burj Khalifa

The ceremony marked the 60th anniversary of the first space flight

Sputnik V tests in Slovakia are in favor of Russian jab — president

Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger called on Monday for a constructive dialogue in society and scientific community over the use of Russia’s vaccine

Russian Navy warships eliminate enemy aircraft over Black Sea in drills

The teams of the shipborne air defense combat posts detected and identified adversary air targets. The aircraft were notionally destroyed by the warships’ air defense weapons as the air objects came within a destruction range

Russian Army to set up first military unit armed with strike robots

Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu inspected on Friday the fulfillment of the defense procurement plan at the 766th Production and Technological Enterprise in Nakhabino outside Moscow that develops and manufactures robotic vehicles of various designation

Tracked armor to be clad in special ‘boots’ to roll through Red Square in Victory Parade

About 190 combat vehicles are set to roll through Russia’s Red Square during the Victory Day Parade on May 9

Turkey notifies Russia of US warships’ transit to Black Sea

A source in Turkey’s Foreign Ministry told TASS earlier on Friday that two US warships would enter the Black Sea through the Bosporus Strait on April 14 and 15 and stay there until May 4-5

President Aliyev: Baku awaiting answer on Iskander missiles allegedly used by Armenia

According to the Azerbaijani leader, Iskander missiles were used after Shusha’s liberation

Kremlin does not rule out Russia’s disconnection from Western payment systems

In one form or another, restrictions against Russia are used by a number of states that pursue the goal of containing Russia, the Kremlin spokesman noted

Russian tech firm experimentally confirms future Oryol spacecraft’s engine characteristics

The thrust, power and resource characteristics of the new engine have been confirmed, according to the developer

Russia working towards stopping to use West-controlled payment systems — Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister stressed that Russia’s position concerning Washington’s sanction policy remained unchanged

Moscow committed to protecting interests of Russian speakers in Donbass, Kremlin says

They have been rejected by their own state, according to the Kremlin spokesman

Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization confirms explosion at Natanz nuclear facility

The ceiling collapsed in one of the control rooms, according to the AEOI

Firefighter dies while battling huge blaze in St. Petersburg — source

Currently, the blaze is raging on 4,000 square kilometers

Valentina Gagarina, widow of world’s first man is space, dies at age 84

After her husband’s death in March 1968, she has given no interviews, but took part in various events dedicated to her husband

Lavrov says it’s still unclear what US military doing in Ukraine

Press review: Russia reinforces border and US’ anti-Nord Stream 2 crusade proven futile

Top stories in the Russian press on Friday, April 9

‘Hardly anything to rejoice about’: Moscow dismayed over Turkish drones in Donbass

Turkish exports to various countries are "a serious issue," Russia's deputy foreign minister said

Blinken: US concerned about situation on Russian-Ukrainian border

Washington is currently in close contact with its allies and partners in Europe, US Secretary of State said