Special military operation in Syria does not affect BRICS plans, senior diplomat says
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 12/17/2024
According to Sergey Ryabkov, the situation in Syria "mobilizes and consolidates the organization’s will"
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Israel wants to ‘expand’ through Golan occupation – Türkiye
Türkiye has condemned Israel over its intentions to double the number of Jewish settlements in the occupied Golan (…)
[RT] - 16/12/2024
Putin backs Orban’s peace initiatives rejected by Zelensky, Kremlin says
Commenting on reports that Viktor Orban’s proposals were endorsed by the team of US President-elect Donald Trump, (…)
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 16/12/2024
Serbia announces talks with US and Russia on sanctions against oil major
Aleksandar Vucic says he plans to hold talks with Moscow and Washington to dispute US sanctions against Serbia’s (…)
[RT] - 16/12/2024
Blast kills two people in Moscow – reports
An explosion has killed two men near the entrance of a residential building in southeastern Moscow, according to (…)
[RT] - 17/12/2024
China firm in its objective position on Ukraine — Chinese MFA
According to Wang Yi, Beijing have always actively promoted peace talks
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 17/12/2024
FACTBOX: EU’s 15th package of sanctions against Russia
The EU Council also imposed separate restrictions on 52 tankers from third countries carrying Russian oil, despite (…)
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 16/12/2024
Syria’s new leader seeks to 'gain voice' in UN Security Council
Ahmad al-Sharaa didn’t say exactly what role the new Syrian government sees for itself in the UNSC
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 16/12/2024
Syria’s Islamists Say Under Orders To Stay Away From Russian Forces
The Kremlin previously admitted that the fate of its remaining bases in Syria was unclear.
[The Moscow Times] - 16/12/2024
China extends visa-free transit for Russia, other countries to ten days
Russians earlier had a right to visa-free transit for 72 or 144 hours, depending on the entry point in China
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 17/12/2024
At least four people killed in US school shooting, police say
CNN reported that the police declined to say whether the victims were teachers or students
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 16/12/2024
EU Council adopts 15th package of sanctions against Russia — statement
The EU Council also extended the deadlines for sale of assets and divestments by European companies from Russia
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 16/12/2024