July 2017 - Russia Special Weapons News

US Concerned 'Only About Interoperability' of S-400 Systems Purchased by Turkey Sputnik 31 Jul 2017 -- The Pentagon said Monday the only concern it has regarding the purchase of S-400 systems by its ally Turkey is the one of interoperability.
Russia defends slashing US diplomats as Putin warns further retaliation Press TV 31 Jul 2017 -- Russia says Moscow and Washington are "far away" from any improvement in their relations, defending a recent decision by President Vladimir Putin to expel hundreds of US diplomats from the country.
Kremlin Says Up To U.S. To Decide Which Diplomatic Staff To Cut RFE/RL 31 Jul 2017 -- The Kremlin says it is up to the United States to determine which members of its diplomatic and support staff in Russia will be cut after Moscow demanded that Washington drastically reduce personnel numbers.
MP: Russia to Retaliate If US Responds to Moscow Move to Cut Diplomatic Presence Sputnik 31 Jul 2017 -- If the United States takes retaliatory measures in response to Russia's decision to reduce the number of US diplomatic staff, Moscow will come up with a tit-for-tat response, chairman of the Russian upper chamber of parliament's foreign affairs committee Konstantin Kosachev told Sputnik on Monday.
Russian Navy to Be Bolstered With Next-Gen Minesweeper Ivan Antonov in 2018 Sputnik 31 Jul 2017 -- Ivan Antonov, the next generation Russian minesweeper, is set be handed over to the Russian navy next year, the vessel manufacturer said Monday.
Putin Defends Massive Cut in US Diplomatic Staff in Russia VOA 31 Jul 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is defending his massive cut in the size of the U.S. diplomatic mission in Russia, saying it had waited long enough for relations with Washington to improve.
Russia Repeatedly Offered US to Jointly Combat Cybercrime - Putin Sputnik 30 Jul 2017 -- Russia has repeatedly suggested the United States to establish cooperation, including in combating cybercrime, but heard only groundless accusations in reply, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russian president Putin kicks out 755 US diplomats Press TV 30 Jul 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that over 755 US diplomats must leave the country as a result of Washington's own policies.
Russia warns of further retaliation against US Press TV 30 Jul 2017 -- A top Russian diplomat has warned that expulsion of US diplomats and seizure of US diplomatic properties would not suffice as a response to a recent barrage of sanctions imposed by Washington on Moscow, warning that more retaliatory moves would come if the US decides to go further.
Putin Says U.S. Must Shed 755 From Diplomatic Staff In Russia RFE/RL 30 Jul 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that U.S. diplomatic staff in Russia must be slashed by 755 personnel, a statement that comes after Moscow directed Washington to reduce the size of its diplomatic contingent in the country amid an escalating row over sanctions.
Kadyrov's Chechnya Appears Exempt From Russian Funding Cuts RFE/RL 30 Jul 2017 -- The economic sanctions imposed by Western governments on Russia in retaliation for its annexation of Crimea in 2014, in conjunction with plummeting world oil prices, have necessitated stringent cuts in funding to Russia's constituent subjects, many of which are dependent on federal subsidies to balance their budgets.
Putin Tells 755 US Diplomats to Leave Russia VOA 30 Jul 2017 -- The Kremlin vowed Sunday to retaliate against the United States for approving new sanctions against Russia for its meddling in last year's presidential election to help President Donald Trump win the White House.
White House Says Trump Will Sign Russia Sanctions Bill RFE/RL 29 Jul 2017 -- The White House announced late on July 28 that U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to sign legislation strengthening sanctions against Russia over its alleged meddling in the U.S. presidential election.
Trump to Approve Sanctions Bill; Russia Imposes Its Own VOA 29 Jul 2017 -- The White House says President Donald Trump approves of Congress' new sanctions against Russia and he intends to sign the bill.
Russia tells US to cut number of diplomats in retaliation Press TV 28 Jul 2017 -- Russia has told the United States to cut the number of its diplomats in the country and stop using embassy storage facilities in the capital, Moscow, following the approval by the US Congress of a sanctions bill against Russia.
Putin signs deal allowing air forces to stay in Syria for 49 years Press TV 28 Jul 2017 -- Russia's president signs a law enabling the country's air forces to remain in Syria for 49 years as part of a protocol to a 2015 agreement with the Damascus government.
Russia Orders U.S. To Cut Diplomatic Staff In Response To Sanctions Bill RFE/RL 28 Jul 2017 -- Russia has told the United States to reduce the size of its diplomatic staff in the country and said it will seize a U.S. Embassy dacha and storage warehouses in Moscow, hitting back after the U.S. Congress passed a bill that would strengthen sanctions against Moscow.
Russian Reaction to Follow if US Adopts Sanctions Bill Sputnik 28 Jul 2017 -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that if the United States tries to adopt any additional unilateral measures against Russia as part of its "anti-Russian frenzy," Moscow's reaction will follow.
US Police Say No Evidence to Suggest Ex-Russian Minister Lesin Was Murdered Sputnik 28 Jul 2017 -- Washington, DC police have no evidence to suggest former Russian Press Minister Mikhail Lesin was murdered, police spokesperson Rachel Reid told Sputnik on Friday.
Russian Pacific Fleet to Get First 2 Varshavyanka-Class Subs in 2019 - MoD Sputnik 28 Jul 2017 -- The Russian Pacific Fleet will get first two Varshavyanka-class diesel-electric submarines (Project 636.3, NATO reporting name Improved Kilo) in 2019, Deputy Defense Minister Yuriy Borisov said on Friday.
Russia Orders US to Reduce Diplomatic Staff VOA 28 Jul 2017 -- Russia's foreign ministry said Friday it is imposing counter measures on the U.S. in response to new sanctions approved Thursday by Congress. The ministry said the sanctions confirm the "extreme aggression of U.S. in international affairs."
U.S. Senate Sends Russia Sanctions Bill To White House In Rebuff To Trump RFE/RL 27 Jul 2017 -- The U.S. Senate on July 27 nearly unanimously approved tough sanctions on Russia and sent the legislation to the White House, presenting President Donald Trump with a dilemma as he seeks to improve relations with Moscow.
US Senate Approves Russia Sanctions, Sends Bill to Trump VOA 27 Jul 2017 -- U.S. lawmakers have approved a bill imposing new sanctions in Russia, Iran and North Korea, which will now be sent to President Donald Trump for approval.
Putin warns of tough Russia response to insolent US sanctions Press TV 27 Jul 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has deplored a new round of US sanctions on his country, saying Moscow will definitively respond to the embargos if they are implemented.
Putin Vows To 'Retaliate' If U.S. Moves Ahead With 'Boorish' New Sanctions RFE/RL 27 Jul 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has lashed out at U.S. attempts to impose stricter sanctions on Moscow, saying his country was ready to "retaliate" if Washington moved ahead with the plan being put forward by Congress.
White House Hints Trump Could Veto Russia Sanctions VOA 27 Jul 2017 -- The White House Thursday broached the possibility that President Donald Trump could veto new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea, prompting sharp criticism from U.S. lawmakers of both political parties.
Moscow Calls Reports of Russia's Alleged Arms Supplies to Taliban 'Groundless' Sputnik 26 Jul 2017 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that the claims that Russia is allegedly supplying weapons to the Taliban movement (banned in Russia) in Afghanistan were groundless.
UK warplanes track Russian bombers over Black Sea Press TV 26 Jul 2017 -- A British Royal Air Force fighter jet based in Romania was launched to track two Russian strategic bombers operating near NATO airspace over the Black Sea.
New US sanctions on Russia worries Brussels Press TV 26 Jul 2017 -- The European Union has expressed deep concern about a draft law of sanctions against Russia being debated in the US Congress, saying if it passes through, it could seriously affect the critical flow of energy from Russia to Europe.
Russia gives solemn warning over US sanctions bill Press TV 26 Jul 2017 -- Russia says the recent approval of a sanctions bill against Moscow at the United States House of Representatives is a serious step toward destroying any chance for the improvement of ties with Washington.
Kadyrov's Evolving Role In A Chechen-Avar Standoff In Daghestan RFE/RL 26 Jul 2017 -- Chechen Republic head Ramzan Kadyrov appears to have capitalized on Daghestani authorities' perceived failure to address grievances that led to a brawl between Chechens and Avars last month in order to cast Chechnya's controversial parliamentary chairman in the role of peacemaker.
EU Adds Russians, Entities To Crimea Sanctions Over Siemens Case RFE/RL 26 Jul 2017 -- RFE/RL has learned that the European Union has added four Russian individuals and three Russian entities to its sanctions list after revelations that four gas turbines from the German company Siemens were "illegally" diverted from Russia to Ukraine's occupied Crimean Peninsula.
Russia, EU Criticize U.S. Sanctions Legislation RFE/RL 26 Jul 2017 -- Russian officials and lawmakers are sharply criticizing U.S. legislation that would impose new sanctions on Moscow and make it harder for President Donald Trump to ease or lift punitive measures.
Putin Signs Decree Ratifying Agreement on Russian Air Group Deployment in Syria Sputnik 26 Jul 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree on the ratification of the protocol to the agreement on the deployment of a Russian combat air group in Syria, according to the government portal of legal information.
Number of States 'Building Up Military Presence' Near Russian Borders Increases Sputnik 26 Jul 2017 -- A number of foreign states are stepping up their military presence near Russia's borders citing the alleged threat of Russian actions in the Middle East and South Caucasus regions, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Wednesday.
Four Russian Military Police Battalions Carrying Out Tasks in Syria Safe Zones Sputnik 26 Jul 2017 -- Four battalions of the Russian military police formed in the Southern Military District are currently carrying out tasks in the Syria de-escalation zones, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Wednesday.
Russian Army Receives Iskander Missile System, Kalibr Cruise Missiles Sputnik 26 Jul 2017 -- The Russian defense industry has supplied the Russian Armed Forces with an Iskander-M missile system brigade set and 60 Kalibr cruise missiles alongside 17 planes and helicopters in May-June this year, Russian Defense Ninister Sergei Shoigu said Wednesday.
Lithuanian Military Gathers Data on Russian-Chinese Naval Drills for NATO Sputnik 25 Jul 2017 -- Vilnius is collecting data on Russian-Chinese naval exercises in the Baltic Sea with a goal of handing that information to other NATO countries.
Any US decision to send arms to Ukraine hinders peace talks: Russia Press TV 25 Jul 2017 -- Russia has warned that a possible US decision to funnel lethal weapons to Ukraine would set back peace efforts and fuel Ukraine's persistent civil war.
EU Readies For Transatlantic Fight Over New U.S. Sanctions On Russia RFE/RL 25 Jul 2017 -- When it comes to Europe's energy security and dependence on Russia for natural gas, Brussels has a message in mind for Washington: don't make our business your business.
Active Phase of Russian-Chinese Drills Kicks Off in Baltic Sea Sputnik 25 Jul 2017 -- Russian and Chinese vessels left the military harbor of Baltiysk to participate in the active phase of the Russian-Chinese drills Joint Sea-2017, according to 1st Rank Roman Martov.
New US Anti-Russian Energy Sanctions to Have 'Brutal' Impact on Europe if Passed Sputnik 25 Jul 2017 -- Major European energy projects could be affected by sanctions if the US Congress passes a bill to punish businesses working to develop, upgrade and maintain Russian-related projects anywhere in the world. European Commission chief spokesperson Margaritis Schinas said the move would impact Europe's "energy independence and security interests."
US House Set to Vote on Russia Sanctions VOA 25 Jul 2017 -- The U.S. House of Representatives is likely to approve new sanctions Tuesday against Russia for its meddling in last year's presidential election, at the same time giving Congress new powers to review any attempt by President Donald Trump to ease penalties imposed on Moscow.
Iraq seeks 'substantial' Russian military, political presence: Maliki Press TV 25 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi Vice President Nouri al-Maliki has called for "substantial" Russian military and political presence in the terror-ravaged country, saying this would bring "balance" to the entire region.
Russian Terrorism Suspects Allege Torture At 'Secret' FSB Site RFE/RL 25 Jul 2017 -- Lawyers for two Kyrgyz-born brothers charged in a deadly bombing on a St. Petersburg subway train in April have asked Russian authorities to investigate their clients' claims that they were tortured at a "secret jail" outside Moscow.
Kremlin Comments on Claims of Russian Reinforcements Near Ukrainian Border Sputnik 24 Jul 2017 -- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on Monday on the Ukrainian military's claims of Russian reinforcements near its borders.
Russia creates military posts to monitor ceasefire in safe zone in Syria Press TV 24 Jul 2017 -- The Russian army says it has established military posts in order to monitor the ceasefire in a safe zone in the eastern suburbs of Syrian capital Damascus.
Russia, EU Voice Concern About Proposed U.S. Sanctions RFE/RL 24 Jul 2017 -- Russia and the European Union are both expressing concern about proposed new U.S. sanctions against Moscow, focusing in particular on how they might affect joint energy projects.
Russian Military Police Deployed to Monitor Syria Safe Zones VOA 24 Jul 2017 -- Russia has started to deploy military police to Syria to monitor a cease-fire in two newly established safe zones, Russian authorities said Monday.
Trump's Position Uncertain as US Congressional Leaders Reach Accord on Russia Sanctions VOA 23 Jul 2017 -- The U.S. Congress is moving toward adoption of new sanctions against Russia for its interference in the 2016 election, but it was unclear Sunday whether President Donald Trump would sign the legislation.
Top U.S. General: Russia Just One Of Many Security Threats Facing Country RFE/RL 23 Jul 2017 -- The top U.S. military officer has told a security conference that Russia is the "most-capable state actor" that the United States faces, but it is just one of many security challenges in today's environment.
White House Signals Support For New Russia Sanctions Bill RFE/RL 23 Jul 2017 -- The White House says it is open to new legislation that would slap new sanctions on Russia and limit U.S. President Donald Trump's ability to ease or lift them by himself.
State of Art Mi-28NM Copter to Be Delivered to Russian Airforce Starting 2018 Sputnik 23 Jul 2017 -- The serial production of the upgraded Mi-28NM Night Hunter helicopter is set to begin in 2018, Commander of the Aerospace Forces Col. Gen. Viktor Bondarev said Sunday.
China-Russia naval exercise begins in Baltic Sea People's Daily 23 Jul 2017 -- China and Russia have started their large-scale naval drills dubbed "Joint Sea 2017" in the Baltic Sea. The exercises will involve jets, helicopters and vessels.
Report: Sessions Discussed Policy With Russian Envoy VOA 22 Jul 2017 -- The Washington Post is reporting that Russia's ambassador to the U.S. told his supervisors in Moscow that he discussed campaign-related matters with Attorney General Jeff Sessions last year during the presidential election season, contrary to what Sessions has said.
FSB Was Client Of Russian Lawyer At Center Of U.S. Election Probe RFE/RL 22 Jul 2017 -- Russia's FSB spy agency was a client of the Russian lawyer at the center of U.S. probes into Moscow's alleged attempts to meddle in the presidential election, media reported on July 21.
Russia Says In Talks With U.S. On Creating Cybersecurity Workgroup RFE/RL 21 Jul 2017 -- Moscow and Washington are in negotiations to create a joint cybersecurity working group, Andrei Krutskikh, a special presidential envoy on cybersecurity told Russian news agencies on July 20.
Putin approves new naval strategy, US seen as threat Press TV 21 Jul 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a new state policy for the country's naval forces that points to the US as intent on dominating the world's oceans and thus posing a threat to Russia.
Russia And China Hold Joint Naval Exercises In The Baltic RFE/RL 21 Jul 2017 -- Russia and China have started weeklong naval maneuvers on the Baltic Sea, flexing their muscles in a region where tensions have risen in recent years.
'Snoozefest' And A 'Political Loss': Russians Break Down Navalny's Debate With Ex-Separatist Commander RFE/RL 21 Jul 2017 -- It was the main political event for Russia's chattering classes in a slow political season: opposition leader Aleksei Navalny taking on Igor Girkin, a notorious former commander of Moscow-backed separatists in Ukraine, in a debate.
Experts Say U.S., West Should Push Back On Russian Corruption, 'Kleptocracy' RFE/RL 21 Jul 2017 -- Russian corruption is no longer a topic for just the country itself, it is a matter of concern for the United States and the West, says Ilya Zaslavskiy, a research expert at the Free Russia Foundation.
Joint China-Russia naval maneuvers not aimed at anyone, expert says People's Daily 21 Jul 2017 -- The military exercise held by China and Russia in the Baltic Sea from July 21 to 28 does not target at any third party, a military expert told Global Times after groundless accusations by the West concerning the drill.
Browder: Trump Tower Russia Meeting Part of Kremlin-backed Campaign to Repeal Magnitsky Act VOA 20 Jul 2017 -- Hermitage Capital CEO Bill Browder, who fought successfully to have the Magnitsky Act signed into U.S. law, says he believes the July 2016 meeting between President Donald Trump's eldest son and a Russian attorney who promised incriminating material about Trump's opponent, Democrat Hillary Clinton, was actually part of a long-running Kremlin-backed campaign to subvert the 2012 law targeting Russian human rights abusers.
U.S. Treasury Accuses Exxon Mobil Of 2014 Violation Of Russia Sanctions RFE/RL 20 Jul 2017 -- The U.S. Treasury Department accused Exxon Mobil of violating U.S. sanctions on Russia just weeks after they were imposed in 2014, as it hit the U.S oil and gas giant with a $2 million fine.
High-Precision Cruise Missiles to be Core of Russian Navy's Weaponry by 2025 Sputnik 20 Jul 2017 -- Long-range high-precision cruise missiles will become the core weaponry for Russian navy by 2025, according to the new state doctrine on naval activities until 2030 posted on the government's legal information website on Thursday.
Russia to Boost Military Contingent in Crimea as Part of Strategic Deterrence Sputnik 20 Jul 2017 -- Russia will boost the combat capability of the Black Sea Fleet through strengthening its inter-branch military contingent on the Crimean peninsula, according to the new state doctrine on naval activities until 2030 posted on the government's legal information website on Thursday.
Russian Navy Reveals Goal Not to 'Allow Substantial Superiority of Other States' Sputnik 20 Jul 2017 -- Russia has released a state doctrine on the country's naval activities' goals.
Russian MoD Denies Claims of 'Exorbitant' Cost of Military Campaign in Syria Sputnik 20 Jul 2017 -- The Russian Defense Ministry categorically denied on Thursday claims that Moscow is allegedly spending exorbitant sums of money to conduct military operations in Syria.
First Stage of Tests of Russian 5th Generation PAK FA Fighter Jet Ends Sputnik 20 Jul 2017 -- The first stage of state tests of Russia's Sukhoi T-50 (PAK FA) fifth-generation fighter aircraft have concluded, Russian Aerospace Forces Commander Col. Gen. Viktor Bondarev said Thursday.
Navalny Clashes With Ex-Commander Of Russia-Backed Separatists RFE/RL 20 Jul 2017 -- Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny and a prominent former commander of Russia-backed separatists sparred over patriotism and the war in Ukraine in a debate that stoked widespread discussion and criticism among political players and watchers after it was announced last week.
New US sanctions on Iran 'ridiculous': Russian official Press TV 20 Jul 2017 -- A senior Russian official has denounced fresh US sanctions against Iran on "unfounded" grounds, saying they will only undermine the implementation of the 2015 nuclear agreement with Tehran.
Trump, Putin had second, undisclosed talk at G20 summit: US Press TV 19 Jul 2017 -- US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had a second and previously undisclosed meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Germany earlier this month, US officials say.
White House Says Trump Had Second Talk With Putin At G20 Summit RFE/RL 19 Jul 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a second, previously undisclosed conversation during the Group of 20 summit in Germany earlier this month, the White House said on July 18.
Russia, Malaysia Sign Agreement on Modernization of Malaysian MiG-29 Sputnik 19 Jul 2017 -- Russia and Malaysia have signed an agreement on the renovation and modernization of the Russia-produced MiG-29 fighter aircraft that form parts of the Royal Malaysian Air Force, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the MAKS International Aviation and Space Salon on Wednesday.
Russia to Finalize MiG-29 Deliveries to Serbia by Year-End Sputnik 19 Jul 2017 -- Russia plans to finalize MiG-29 "Fulcrum" fighter jet deliveries to Serbia by the end of 2017, Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) Director Dmitry Shugaev said Wednesday.
Russia, Serbia Discuss Supplies of S-300 Battalions Sputnik 19 Jul 2017 -- Russia considers possible deliveries of S-300 air defense system battalions with Serbia, FSMTC Director Dmitry Shugaev said Wednesday.
Russia sending 2nd humanitarian aid flight to Yemen Press TV 19 Jul 2017 -- Russia says it is sending a new humanitarian aid flight to Yemen, where people have been dealing with famine and an outbreak of cholera following a months-long Saudi-led war.
U.S., Russian Envoy, OSCE Dismiss Ukraine Separatists' 'Little Russia' Declaration RFE/RL 19 Jul 2017 -- The U.S. State Department, Russia's envoy to Ukrainian peace talks, and the Organization for Cooperation and Security in Europe all voiced concern about the declaration of a "Little Russia" in Ukraine by Russia-backed separatists on July 18.
Russia's Newest Angara Heavy-Lift Rocket May Be Used for Manned Flights Sputnik 19 Jul 2017 -- Russia's Angara heavy-lift launch vehicle can be used for manned flights.
Trump, Putin Met Twice at G-20; US Says 2nd Encounter Was 'Brief Conversation' VOA 18 Jul 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a second, previously undisclosed meeting at the G-20 summit earlier this month in Germany, White House officials confirmed Tuesday night.
Donetsk Republic Leader's 'Malorossiya' Proposal His Own Initiative - Kremlin Sputnik 18 Jul 2017 -- The proposal of the head of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), Alexander Zakharchenko, on the establishment of the Malorossiya state is his personal initiative, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
Kremlin Not Commenting on Malorossiya State Proposal, Vows to Respect Minsk Deal Sputnik 18 Jul 2017 -- It is too early to comment on the proposal of the head of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic, Alexander Zakharchenko, to create a new state of Malorossiya, as it has to be thoroughly analyzed, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday.
Russian S-400 Systems' Delivery Contract With Turkey Ready, Loan Being Discussed Sputnik 18 Jul 2017 -- Technical issues of the contract for the supply of Russian S-400 missile systems to Turkey have been resolved, only administrative ones remain, the general director of Russia's Rostec state corporation said Tuesday.
Russia 'reserves right to retaliate US property seizure' Press TV 18 Jul 2017 -- Russia says it reserves the right to retaliate the United States' seizure of its diplomatic compounds in America.
Russia, China navies to conduct joint drills in Baltic Sea Press TV 18 Jul 2017 -- Russia and China are set to conduct joint naval drills featuring military aircraft and warships from both sides, including one of Beijing's most advanced destroyers.
After U.S. Talks, Ryabkov Says Russia Has 'Almost' Gotten Diplomatic Compounds Back RFE/RL 18 Jul 2017 -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has suggested that Moscow and Washington are close to an agreement that would restore Russian access to two diplomatic compounds seized in December by then-President Barack Obama's administration.
Rights Watchdog Condemns Russia's 'Assault' On Freedom Of Expression RFE/RL 18 Jul 2017 -- Human Rights Watch says Russia has introduced significant restrictions to online speech, conducts invasive surveillance of online activity, and prosecutes critics under the guise of fighting extremism.
Russian Defense Ministry to Purchase MiG-35 Multipurpose Fighter Jets From 2018 Sputnik 18 Jul 2017 -- The Russian Defense Ministry will begin purchasing MiG-35 fighters from 2018 as part of the new state armament program, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yury Borisov said Tuesday.
Russian MoD Wants to Get Hypersonic 'Aviation Means of Destruction' Sputnik 18 Jul 2017 -- Russia intends to obtain in 2020-2022 several hypersonic "aviation means of destruction," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Yuri Borisov said Tuesday.
Russian Defense Ministry Says Eyeing Purchase of 50 Modernized Tu-160 Bombers Sputnik 18 Jul 2017 -- The Russian deputy defense minister said that Russia planned to buy some 50 modernized Tu-160 bombers.
Russian Defense Ministry Plans to Buy Around 15 Mi-38 Helicopters Sputnik 18 Jul 2017 -- According to the Russian deputy defense minister, Russia is planning to buy around 15 medium multipurpose Mi-38 helicopters.
Russia Considering Development of Vertical Takeoff Planes for Aircraft Carriers Sputnik 18 Jul 2017 -- The Russian Defense Ministry is considering the development of a vertical takeoff (VTOL) plane for aircraft carriers based on the Yak-family, Deputy Defense Minister Yury Borisov said Tuesday.
US: Talks With Russia on Closed Compounds, Other Issues Need 'More Work' VOA 18 Jul 2017 -- Senior United States and Russian diplomats held "tough" talks on a range of issues Monday, but still "more work needs to be done," according to the State Department.
What's Behind Putin's Hate for the Magnitsky Act? VOA 18 Jul 2017 -- Congress passed the "Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act" in 2012 to punish Russian human rights abusers by banning them from entering the United States.
Russia to Complete Contract to Supply Su-35 Jets to China in 2019 Sputnik 18 Jul 2017 -- Russia will complete the contract on supplies of 24 Su-35 planes to China in 2019, the director of Russia's Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC), Dmitry Shugaev, said Tuesday.
US conditions for returning Russia's seized property 'daylight robbery': Russian FM Press TV 17 Jul 2017 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says any US attempts to set preconditions for returning Russia's diplomatic property in New York and Maryland are "daylight robbery," as Moscow presses for access to the seized compounds.
Ahead Of Meeting, Russia Presses For Access To Diplomatic Compounds RFE/RL 17 Jul 2017 -- Russia is again calling on the United States to restore its access to two diplomatic compounds that were seized in December by then-President Barack Obama's administration.
Russia Demands Return of 2 Shuttered Compounds in US VOA 17 Jul 2017 -- Russia demanded Monday that the United States return two compounds that were ordered closed last year after the U.S. intelligence community concluded that Moscow had interfered in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Iran, Russia hold joint naval exercises in the Caspian Sea ISNA 16 Jul 2017 -- Naval forces from Russia and Iran on Saturday took part in naval exercises in the Caspian Sea.
Iran, Russia hold joint naval drills in Caspian Sea Press TV 15 Jul 2017 -- The Iranian and Russian navies have staged joint exercises in the Caspian Sea to strengthen naval cooperation between the two countries.
Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, Moscow, July 14, 2017 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Jul 2017
Ex-Soviet Intelligence Officer, Now Lobbyist, Confirms Being At Trump Jr. Meeting RFE/RL 14 Jul 2017 -- The Russian lawyer who met with the eldest son of U.S. President Donald Trump and other officials of his presidential campaign in June 2016 was accompanied by a Russian-American lobbyist who is a former Soviet counterintelligence officer, according to multiple U.S. media reports.
Russian, Tajik forces drilling combat readiness Press TV 14 Jul 2017 -- Russian and Tajikistani militaries have started massive military drills aimed at ensuring their joint combat readiness, as Moscow is reportedly discussing with its allies their potential participation in the fight against terrorism in Syria.
Turkey to pay $2.5bn for Russian S-400 missiles: Official Press TV 14 Jul 2017 -- Turkey has agreed to shell out $2.5 billion in order to purchase Russia's most advanced missile defense system S-400, provided that Moscow agrees to transfer the technology as well, an official says.
Syrian defense minister hails Iran, Russia support in fighting terrorism Press TV 14 Jul 2017 -- The Syrian defense minister has lauded the support provided by Iran, Russia and Lebanon's Hezbollah movement in battling terrorism inside Syria.
Russia to Spend $335,000 Annually to Maintain Hmeymim Airbase in Syria Sputnik 14 Jul 2017 -- Russian Deputy Defense Minister Nikolay Pankov said that Moscow is going to spend over 20 million rubles ($335,402) annually on the maintenance of its Hmeymim airbase in Syria.
Sky Predators: Russian MiG-35 Mass Production Expected to Begin in 2 Years Sputnik 14 Jul 2017 -- Mass production of the Russian MiG-35 multirole fighter jet is expected to begin during the next two years.
Analysts Warn Foiled Montenegrin Coup Will Likely Be Repeated By Russia Elsewhere RFE/RL 13 Jul 2017 -- Analysts are warning that an alleged coup attempt last year by Russian agents that Montenegro said was foiled will likely be repeated, and Washington needs to do more to shore up "Europe's soft underbelly."
NATO-Russia Council Meeting 'Useful' Despite 'Fundamental Disagreements' RFE/RL 13 Jul 2017 -- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has characterized the latest session of the NATO-Russia Council as a "frank and useful discussion" of Ukraine, Afghanistan, and risk reduction.
Russian Jets Buzz NATO Airspace as 'Close Encounters' Rise Sharply VOA 13 Jul 2017 -- Russia has significantly increased its military activity in the skies around Western European NATO members, according to a new report that warns the tactic could present a danger to civilian aircraft.
Russian Arms Contract With Azerbaijan on Delivery of Tanks, Msta-S 90% Complete Sputnik 13 Jul 2017 -- The contract on the delivery of Russian tanks, Smerch multiple rocket launchers and Msta-S self-propelled howitzers to Azerbaijan is 90-percent complete and paid for, Azerbaijan's Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
Convicted Nemtsov Killers Given Lengthy Prison Terms RFE/RL 13 Jul 2017 -- A Russian court has sentenced five men convicted of killing opposition politician Boris Nemtsov to prison terms ranging from 11 to 20 years.
Russian Airborne Forces Not to Deploy Permanent Units in Arctic - Chief of Staff Sputnik 13 Jul 2017 -- Russian Airborne Forces (AbF) will not deploy its units in the Arctic region permanently, AbF Chief of Staff and First Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Nikolay Ignatov told Sputnik.
Russia won't meddle in German election: Lavrov Press TV 13 Jul 2017 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has rejected speculations that his country could meddle in the upcoming elections in Germany as it was alleged about votes in the United States and France.
Trump Defends Son, Again Calls Russia Allegations 'Witch Hunt' RFE/RL 12 Jul 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump called his son "open, transparent, and innocent" after the release of e-mails indicating the younger man had welcomed an alleged offer from Russia to help his father's 2016 presidential campaign.
Trump's Son Says Never Told Father About Meeting With Russian Lawyer RFE/RL 12 Jul 2017 -- Donald Trump Jr., U.S. President Donald Trump's eldest son, has said that his meeting with a Russian lawyer did not yield anything useful to his father's presidential campaign and that he never told his father about it.
Lavrov: US election meddling claims not backed up by facts Press TV 12 Jul 2017 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has once again dismissed allegations of Russia's meddling in the 2016 US presidential election, saying he would like to be shown at least one fact proving this "amazing" claim.
'Who Shoots First Wins': Russian Submarines Receive Advanced 'Duel' Torpedoes Sputnik 12 Jul 2017 -- Russia's nuclear-powered Borei- and Yasen-class submarines will be capable of hitting a target from any depth, before being detected by the enemy. The submarines will be armed with the UGST modernized thermal torpedo known as Fizik-2.
Russian Pacific Fleet's Anti-Submarine Aviation Holds Drills in Kamchatka Region Sputnik 12 Jul 2017 -- The Russian Pacific Fleet's anti-submarine aviation held drills in the Russian Far East region of Kamchatka training the search and tracking of maneuver enemy's vessels, a spokesman for the Pacific Fleet Vladimir Matveev said on Wednesday.
Frustrated with US inaction, Russia warns of reprisal on US expulsions, seizures Press TV 12 Jul 2017 -- Russia says the United States should either correct a 2016 decision by former President Barack Obama to expel a number of Russian politicians and "illegally" seize Russian diplomatic compounds in America or wait for Moscow's "measures of reciprocity."
U.S., Russia To Revive High-Level Talks On Seized Dachas, Other 'Irritants' RFE/RL 12 Jul 2017 -- The United States and Russia are reviving high-level talks aimed at resolving major irritants between the two world powers, the U.S. State Department has said.
Russia Not Ready to Tolerate Situation With Diplomatic Property in US for Long Sputnik 12 Jul 2017 -- The situation with Russia's diplomatic property in the United States is unprecedented, but the Kremlin expects that its US counterparts will demonstrate political will and correct violations of international law, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday.
U.S. House Speaker Says Procedural Issue Delaying Move On Russian Sanctions RFE/RL 12 Jul 2017 -- U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan says he wants to move as quickly as possible on a package of tough new sanctions against Russia and Iran but that procedural and policy issues are delaying that action.
Trump-Russia Probe, Delays Complicate House Sanctions on Russia VOA 12 Jul 2017 -- House Speaker Paul Ryan said a strong sanctions bill against Russia would come up for a vote soon, despite procedural delays and claims of partisan clashes on Capitol Hill.
Tatar Lawmakers Urge Renewal Of Kazan-Moscow Power-Sharing Agreement RFE/RL 12 Jul 2017 -- Lawmakers from the Russian Republic of Tatarstan have appealed to Moscow to extend a power-sharing treaty between the capital and the region that is set to expire later this month.
Emails Show Trump's Son Expected Incriminating Russian Information on Clinton VOA 11 Jul 2017 -- Newly disclosed emails show that an intermediary for a Russian lawyer promised U.S. President Donald Trump's eldest son incriminating information last year about Trump's presidential opponent, Democrat Hillary Clinton, to bolster Moscow's support of the real estate mogul's candidacy.
Trump's Son Publishes E-Mails With Russian Offer Of Damaging Information On Clinton RFE/RL 11 Jul 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump's eldest son has published e-mails showing he was aware that a Russian lawyer he met with in 2016 had alleged ties to the Russian government, and that he was offered "sensitive information" that could help Trump's election campaign.
Report Claims Trump's Son Was Told Russia Provided Damaging Information About Clinton RFE/RL 11 Jul 2017 -- Donald Trump Jr. was told that the Russian government was the source of information damaging to former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton before meeting with a Russian lawyer about it, the New York Times reported on July 10.
Russia to Build Super Heavy-Lift Rocket Launch Pad at Vostochny Space Center Sputnik 11 Jul 2017-- Russia plans to develop a launch pad for super heavy-lift launch vehicles needed for future lunar missions at the newly-build Vostochny space center, Roscosmos state space corporation Director General Igor Komarov said on Tuesday.
US sanctions bill against Russia stalled in House of Representatives Press TV 11 Jul 2017 -- A new package of economic sanctions against Russia and Iran that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to lift financial penalties on Moscow is mired in a partisan dispute in the House of Representatives in Congress.
Russia may retaliate expulsion of diplomats under Obama Press TV 11 Jul 2017 -- Sources in the Russian Foreign Ministry say Moscow may finally expel some 30 American diplomats in retaliation for a similar measure adopted in the previous US administration.
White House Seeks Changes In Senate's Russian Sanctions Bill RFE/RL 11 Jul 2017 -- The White House is seeking to change a Senate bill imposing tough new sanctions on Russia so it doesn't constrain the president's authority to impose or waive sanctions, a top White House official said on July 10.
Lavrov Says Russia To Retaliate If U.S. Does Not Release Property RFE/RL 11 Jul 2017 -- Russia will retaliate in a reciprocal manner if the United States does not heed its demands for a return of diplomatic assets, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said.
Top Iran, Russia diplomats discuss JCPOA implementation Press TV 11 Jul 2017 -- Senior Iranian and Russian officials have held talks about the landmark 2015 nuclear agreement reached between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries ahead of a scheduled meeting of the Joint Commission monitoring the implementation of the deal.
Moscow 'Categorically' Disagrees With Washington on Iran's Missile Program Sputnik 11 Jul 2017 -- Russia categorically disagrees with US claims that Iran's missile program is carried out in violation of a UNSC resolution on the issue as the United States and some other Western countries attempt to misrepresent the situation, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told Sputnik on Tuesday.
Reports: Trump Son Met With Russian Lawyer After Offer Of Damaging Clinton Information RFE/RL 10 Jul 2017 -- U.S. media are reporting that U.S. President Donald Trump's son and others met with a Kremlin-connected lawyer during the 2016 campaign after being promised damaging information about Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.
Alarm Bells Raised In U.S. About Russian Lawyer Before She Met Trump's Son RFE/RL 10 Jul 2017 -- Prior to her controversial meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump's son, Russian lawyer Natalya Veselnitskaya drew the attention and ire of American officials over her alleged lobbying against a U.S. law despised by the Kremlin and a hefty hotel bill handed to U.S. authorities for reimbursement.
White House Aide Dismisses Claims of Collusion Between Trump Jr., Russian Lawyer Sputnik 10 Jul 2017 -- A White House aide dismissed media reports of alleged collusion between Donald Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., and a Russian lawyer last year.
Kremlin: Unaware of Russian Lawyer's 2016 Contact with Trump Campaign VOA 10 Jul 2017 -- The Kremlin says it is unaware of a 2016 meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump's senior staff and a Russian attorney who promised to provide damaging information about Trump's challenger, Democrat Hillary Clinton.
Trump Backs Off Cybersecurity Plan With Putin After Criticism From Own Party RFE/RL 10 Jul 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump late on July 9 stepped back from his proposal to work with Russian President Vladimir Putin to establish a cybersecurity unit to prevent hacking and election meddling after he received blistering criticism from his own party.
Russia remains world's 2nd weapons exporter: Rosoboronexport People's Daily 10 Jul 2017 -- Russia has remained the world's second-largest exporter of weapons and military hardware in recent years with a 17 percent share of the global market, Russia's sole state intermediary agency for exports and imports of defense-related products Rosoboronexport said Monday.
Trump Says He Twice 'Strongly Pressed' Putin on US Election Meddling VOA 09 Jul 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that he twice "strongly pressed" Russian President Vladimir Putin about Russia's meddling in last year's U.S. election and it was now time to "move forward in working constructively" with Moscow.
Report: Russia Behind Hacking of US Energy, Nuclear Companies VOA 09 Jul 2017 -- Hackers who penetrated the business networks of U.S. energy and nuclear companies in recent weeks were working for the Russian government according to a report in a prominent newspaper.
Trump denies discussing Russia sanctions with Putin Press TV 09 Jul 2017 -- US President Donald Trump says Western economic sanctions against Russia were left out of the discussion during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump Says He Didn't Discuss Sanctions At Hamburg Meeting With Putin RFE/RL 09 Jul 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump says he did not discuss sanctions during a meeting with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, at the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Hamburg earlier this week.
Putin: Boost of Civil Production By Defense Industry Complex to Become Priority Sputnik 09 Jul 2017 -- The increase of civil production volumes is one of the key priorities for the defense industrial complex, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday.
Russian Navy Frigate Admiral Essen Embarks on Its Mission to Syrian Waters Sputnik 09 Jul 2017 -- The Russian Navy's newest guided-missile frigate Admiral Essen has left the city of Sevastopol, the home of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, and embarked on its mission to Syrian waters where it will join the group of Russian warships, a source in Crimean law enforcement agencies told Sputnik.
Trump calls meeting with Putin at G20 'tremendous' Press TV 08 Jul 2017 -- US President Donald Trump says his first meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at the sidelines of the Group of Twenty summit in the German city of Hamburg was "tremendous."
Putin: Trump Seemed To 'Agree' With Denial Of Russian Election Meddling RFE/RL 08 Jul 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says he held an in-depth discussion with U.S. President Donald Trump about Moscow's alleged meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, and that his counterpart seemed to agree with Russia's position that there were "no grounds" for such accusations.
'Everybody Knows' Russia Meddled in US Elections - US Ambassador to UN Sputnik 08 Jul 2017 -- "Everybody knows that Russia meddled in our elections," US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley said in an interview clip aired Saturday.
Haley denounces Russia for 'meddling' in elections on 'multiple continents' Press TV 08 Jul 2017 -- US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has decried what she refers to as Russian "meddling" in the world elections, including the 2016 presidential vote in the United States.
Trump Confronts Putin on Russia's Meddling in US Election VOA 07 Jul 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump "pressed" Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Moscow's meddling in last year's U.S. presidential election at their first face-to-face meeting Friday, according to U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
Trump Meets With Putin as G-20 Protests Rage VOA 07 Jul 2017 -- President Donald Trump said Friday he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed "various things" and he anticipates future developments that are beneficial to both countries.
Putin-Trump Meeting Ends After Extending To More Than Two Hours RFE/RL 07 Jul 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up their talks on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Hamburg, with the meeting extending to more than two hours from a scheduled 35 minutes.
Putin, Trump talk various issues in 1st first face-to-face meeting Press TV 07 Jul 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump have held their first meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Germany, and reportedly exchanged viewpoints on a host of international problems and bilateral issues.
US, Russia reach agreement on truce in southwestern Syria: Lavrov Press TV 07 Jul 2017 -- The United States and Russia have reached a deal on a truce in southwestern Syria, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday.
Russia wants US to clarify Syria 'no-fly zones' proposal Press TV 07 Jul 2017 -- Russia says it has asked the US to provide more details about its proposal to work together with Moscow to set up "no-fly zones" in Syria.
US: Russia steps up spying efforts after 2016 presidential election Press TV 07 Jul 2017 -- US intelligence officials believe Russian spies are increasing their intelligence-gathering efforts in the United States, amid ongoing investigations over Moscow's alleged meddling in the 2016 US presidential election.
Lithuanian Court Sentences Russian Security Official To 10 Years In Prison For Spying RFE/RL 07 Jul 2017 -- A Russian security official has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Lithuanian court for attempting to recruit local officials to bug the home of the country's president.
Putin hails 'high reliability' of Russia's new cruise missile Press TV 06 Jul 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is pleased with the "high reliability" of the country's new Raduga KH-101 cruise missiles, after a number of them were successfully used against terrorist positions in Syria.
Notorious Russian Hacker With Links To FSB Scandal Sentenced To Prison RFE/RL 06 Jul 2017 -- A notorious Russian hacker whose exploits and later arrest gave glimpses into the intersection of computer crime and Russian law enforcement has been sentenced to two years in prison.
Trump: Russia, Others May Have Meddled in US Election VOA 06 Jul 2017 -- President Donald Trump said Thursday that Russia might have meddled in last year's U.S. presidential election to help him win the White House, but that others also might have interfered.
Putin attacks sanctions, condemns as 'short-sighted' Press TV 06 Jul 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has denounced as "short-sighted " the sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU) and the United States on his country over the Ukraine crisis.
With U.S.-Russia Relations Plummeting, Trump Set To Meet Putin For First Time RFE/RL 06 Jul 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump is set to hold the most consequential meeting of his 6-month-old presidency: a face-to-face sit-down with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in an effort aimed at stemming a deepening crisis in U.S.-Russia relations.
'High Reliability': Putin Praises Performance of Kh-101 Cruise Missiles in Syria Sputnik 06 Jul 2017 -- Russia's advanced Kh-101 cruise missiles, used in Syria, showed a high degree of reliability, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
Putin Seeks Parliamentary Approval to Deploy Warplanes in Syria Sputnik 06 Jul 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted on Thursday a protocol to an agreement with Syria on the deployment of the Russian Armed Forces aviation group for the lower chamber of parliament's ratification.
Trump Looks To Begin European Trip On Positive Note With Warsaw Visit RFE/RL 05 Jul 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump will arrive in Poland late on July 5, looking for a political boost ahead of what is likely to be more tense meetings later in the week at the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Hamburg, Germany.
Analysis: Despite High Tensions, Trump, Putin Seek To Reestablish A Broken Dialogue RFE/RL 05 Jul 2017 -- Syria, Ukraine, North Korea, purported Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election, Russian efforts to divide Europe, sanctions and countersanctions, hacking and cyberattacks.
Russia Could Sell Indonesia Su-35 Fighter Jets on Loan Sputnik 05 Jul 2017 -- Russia and Indonesia are in discussions over loans for the delivery of Su-35 Flanker multirole fighters to Jakarta, state arms exporter Rosoboronexport Director General Alexander Mikheev told Sputnik.
Russia's Helicopter Supplies Deal for Egypt's Mistral Envisions 2 Contracts Sputnik 05 Jul 2017 -- Russia will sign two contracts with Egypt on the Ka-52K helicopter, Rosoboronexport Director General Alexander Mikheev told Sputnik.
Russia may deploy troops to police Syria's de-escalation zones Press TV 04 Jul 2017 -- Russia has announced that it may deploy troops to de-escalation zones in Syria after agreement from Turkey and Iran.
Russian Military Police in Syrian Safe Zones to Carry Light Weapons Sputnik 05 Jul 2017 -- Russia's military police in the de-escalation zones in Syria will carry only light weapons, the head of the Russian delegation at the talks on Syria in Astana, Alexander Lavrentyev, said Wednesday.
Russia, Turkey, Iran Fail To Agree On Details Of Syria De-Escalation Zones RFE/RL 05 Jul 2017 -- Diplomats from Russia, Iran, and Turkey have failed to reach agreement on final details regarding so-called "de-escalation zones" in parts of war-torn Syria.
Russian Tu-95 Bombers Strike Daesh in Syria With Newest Kh-101 Cruise Missiles Sputnik 05 Jul 2017 -- Russian Tu-95MS long-range bombers struck Daesh targets in Syria with brand new Kh-101 (X-101) cruise missiles, the Russian Defense Ministry said Wednesday.
Silent Guardian: Russia's Newest Missile Corvette is Ready to Rumble Sputnik 05 Jul 2017 -- The Sovershenny – the newest class of corvette in the Russian Navy – has successfully completed sea trials and will soon enter service with the Pacific Fleet, the head of the of the Eastern Military District's press service for the Pacific Fleet, Captain 2nd Rank Vladimir Matveev, told reporters on Tuesday.
Russia's Nuclear Submarine Test-Launches Cruise Missile in Barents Sea Sputnik 05 Jul 2017 -- Russia's Project 949A submarine Smolensk of the Oscar-II class has successfully launched a Granit cruise missile and hit a naval target in the Barents Sea as part of the combat readiness drills, according to Northern Fleet's spokesman Capt. 1st Rank Vadim Serga.
Germany Bracing For Russian Effort To Influence September Elections RFE/RL 05 Jul 2017 -- Germany is expecting Russia to try to influence its general election in September, with the goal of undermining faith in German democracy rather than promoting any particular candidate, officials said on July 4.
China, Russia urge calm, dialogue after North Korea missile test Press TV 05 Jul 2017 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi have urged dialogue and restraint to cool down the current confrontations on the Korean Peninsula.
Trump To Urge European Allies To Dump Russia, Buy U.S. Gas RFE/RL 04 Jul 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump will encourage Eastern European leaders who are wary about their dependence on Russian energy to take advantage of newly available supplies of U.S. natural gas when he visits Poland on July 6, White House officials say.
Xi, Putin oppose THAAD deployment in South Korea People's Daily 04 Jul 2017 -- Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, met in Moscow on Monday and agreed to further cement bilateral ties and strengthen coordination on the Korean Peninsula and other major issues.
Kremlin Says Putin To Meet Trump On July 7 RFE/RL 04 Jul 2017 -- The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on July 7 in Hamburg, Germany, on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) summit.
Russia demands US return seized compounds Press TV 04 Jul 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin will demand the return of two diplomatic compounds seized by the United States when he meets US President Donald Trump in Germany this week for the first time, the Kremlin said.
China, Iran, Russia Among Leaders of Anti-German Espionage, Berlin Claims Sputnik 04 Jul 2017 -- Beijing, Moscow and Tehran have become the "major players" in the espionage activities directed against Berlin, Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) said in an annual report on Tuesday.
Putin, Xi Call For North Korean Freeze on Missile Tests VOA 04 Jul 2017 -- Russia and China have agreed on a need for a freeze on North Korea's missile and nuclear programs as well as large-scale joint military exercises by the United States and South Korea.
Russia, China call for freeze on North Korea missile tests, US military drills Press TV 04 Jul 2017 -- Moscow and Beijing have called for a simultaneous freeze on North Korea's missile tests and large-scale military drills by the United States and South Korea.
Russia, China Urge DPRK to Stop Nuke Tests, US and Seoul to Refrain From Drills Sputnik 04 Jul 2017 -- The Russian and Chinese foreign ministries adopted a joint statement following the talks of the countries' leaders in Moscow on the issues of the Korean peninsula.
Chinese President Xi Jinping Arrives in Russia for 2-Day Official Visit Sputnik 03 Jul 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Russia for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin and was met by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov as well as the ambassadors of the two countries.
Russian Admiral Reveals Russian Navy's Main Mission in World Ocean Sputnik 02 Jul 2017 -- About 100 Russian ships are currently on a mission in different parts of the "world ocean," Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy Admiral Vladimir Korolev said.
Russian Navy launches new stealth corvette in St. Petersburg Press TV 01 Jul 2017 -- The Russian Navy has launched a new stealth Gremyaschy-class corvette in Saint Petersburg, boosting the country's naval capabilities with "better seaworthiness and higher speed."
Russia Needs Thaw With West To Achieve Strong Growth, Putin Adviser Says RFE/RL 01 Jul 2017 -- Russia will not be able to achieve strong economic growth unless ties with the West, which have been frozen by economic sanctions, begin to thaw, a top Kremlin economic adviser said on June 30.
Without the French Accent: Russia Creating an Assault Ship Superior to Mistral Sputnik 01 Jul 2017 -- Russian Navy Deputy Commander-in-Chief Adm. Viktor Bursuk has confirmed that the Navy expects to receive two helicopter-carrying amphibious assault ships before the year 2025. RIA Novosti military observer Alexander Khrolenko offers new details on the prospective ships' design, and the challenges shipbuilders will face during their construction.
Russian Navy to Receive Second Trio of Project 11356 Frigates - Official Sputnik 01 Jul 2017 -- The construction of three Russian Project 11356 frigates stalled over suspended engine supplies from Ukraine will be completed and the ships will be delivered to the Black Sea Fleet, Vice-Adm. Viktor Bursuk, the Russian Navy's deputy commander for procurement, said on Saturday.
Ukraine Blames Russia for Massive Cyber Attack VOA 01 Jul 2017 -- Ukraine has blamed Russian security services for a massive cyber attack that started in the last week in Ukraine and eventually spread to computers across the world.
Ukraine Security Service Blames Russia For Recent Cyberattack RFE/RL 01 Jul 2017 -- Ukraine's state security service (SBU) says that the Russian security services were involved in a recent cyberattack that hit Ukraine.

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