US intention to hand over seized Russian assets to Ukraine is theft — Russian MFA

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has slammed the intention of US authorities to start transferring part of Russia’s seized assets to Ukraine as theft.

Russia moves to end European treaties

President Vladimir Putin asked the Russian lawmakers on Tuesday to adopt a law that would formally end the country’s participation in 21 treaties and charters related to the Council of Europe. Moscow withdrew from the human rights body last March, saying it was captured by the US and its allies in service of Western political objectives.

Organizers of Kiev’s crimes against Donbass residents to face tribunal

The organizers and patrons of the Kiev regime’s crimes against civilians in Donbass will be brought to justice and the initiators of information attacks on Russia will be held accountable for slander, the Russian foreign ministry said on Friday, commenting on the New York Times’ unverified reports about the developments in Bucha.

Crimeas Permanent Representative Calls US Position On Peninsula Declaration Of War

 Crimea's Permanent Representative to the Russian President Georgiy Muradov called the US statement on the peninsula "a declaration of war," which Washington instructs to wage with other people's hands.

EU Prohibits Citizens From Holding Senior Positions In Russian State-Owned Companies

Under the ninth sanctions package against Russia the EU prohibits citizens to hold governing posts in Russian state-owned companies, the Council of the EU said on Friday.

Officials start case against Ukrainian Orthodox Church after searches of church buildings

The Ukrainian Security Service has started a criminal case after searches of Ukrainian Orthodox Church buildings across the country, the agency said on Wednesday.

Moscow Appalled At Frances Plan To Create Special Tribunal For Crimes By Russia

Moscow is appalled at the plans of Paris regarding the creation of a "special tribunal for crimes by Russia," the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday, adding that it will have nothing to do with justice.

About 500 Japanese Nationals Rally In Tokyo To Reclaim Southern Kuril Islands

About 500 Japanese nationals, including former residents of the Kuril Islands and Hokkaido administration officials, took part in a rally held in Tokyo to reclaim the Russian-controlled Southern Kuril islands, which Japan refers to as its Northern Territories, media reported on Thursday.

Brussels proposes plan to confiscate frozen Russian assets to compensate Ukraine - Ursula von der Leyen

The European Commission on Wednesday proposed confiscating Russian assets that have been frozen to punish Moscow for the invasion of Ukraine, exploring legal options with the EU’s partners to compensate Kyiv for damage to the country.

Russian ambassador protests Pope Francis’ allegation, remark about supposed "cruelty" of Chechen and Buryat troops

Russian Ambassador to the Vatican Alexander Avdeev has presented a protest to the Holy See over remarks by Pope Francis published in America Magazine, the Jesuit Review of Faith and Culture, on alleged atrocities by Russian service members.

Kremlin Declines To Comment On Petition By Soldiers Mothers To End Special Operation

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Monday declined to comment on a petition filed by mothers of mobilized and conscript soldiers calling for an end to Russia's special operation in Ukraine, saying he had not seen it.

European Parliament passes resolution recognizing Russia as ‘state sponsor of terrorism’

The European Parliament during a session in Strasbourg on Wednesday adopted a resolution designating Russia as a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’, according to the text of the document published on its website. The session was broadcast live on the European Parliament's website.

Poland Starts Erecting Fence On Border With Russias Kaliningrad Region - Defense Minister

Poland has started erecting a fence on the border with Russia's Kaliningrad region, Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said on Wednesday.

Estonia's parliament declares Russia ‘state sponsor of terrorism’

Deputies of Estonia's Riigikogu (unicameral parliament) on Tuesday declared Russia a state sponsor of terrorism, the national TV and radio broadcasting portal ERR reported.

Putin to residents of new regions: "Welcome home!"

 

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Western Sanctions to Bring Third World ‘to Its Knees’, Not Russia - Sri Lankan PM

 

 Sri Lanka’s acting president, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Monday that Western sanctions introduced against Russia won’t bring it down to its knees, while third world countries will suffer.

Russian MPs vote to quit European Court of Human Rights | Al Jazeera

The Russian parliament has passed a pair of bills ending the jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the country.

Kremlin blasts draft law banning Ukrainian Orthodox Church - TASS

The Kremlin treats the idea of banning the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate in Ukraine extremely negatively, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday.

Russia and Ukraine agree on civilian humanitarian corridors — RT

During the second round of talks in Belarus on Thursday, Moscow and Kiev agreed on mechanisms to establish routes via which to evacuate civilians from combat zones in Ukraine.

Champagne et jogging dans la neige : la recette du premier janvier à Iaroslavl en Russie

 

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