RUSSIA – Two Russian crew aboard the US-seized Marinera oil tanker have been released, according to the Foreign Ministry on Friday. The tanker had a 28-member crew, which included 2 Russians, 17 Ukrainians, 3 Georgians and 3 Indians. The State Signal hadn’t confirmed the nationalities of remaining 3 of the crew members as of reporting […]
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Western Troops in Ukraine to be Foreign Intervention Posing a Direct Threat; Russia
RUSSIA – Russia has warned that presence of western troops in Ukraine will be considered as foreign intervention, posing a direct threat to security. Reacting to the signing of a declaration at the latest summit of the “Coalition of the Willing” earlier this week, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said in a statement that the […]
Reason Why Russia Abstained on UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Vote
RUSSIA – On the UN Gaza ceasefire resolution vote, Russia and China abstained, while 13 Security Council members voted in favor, resulting to the adoption of the ceasefire plan. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova explains in detail on Russia’s stance, including why Russia abstained. Zakharova expressed concern on Thursday Nov. 27, that a US-backed […]