Press Releases

Russia Warns UK Sanctions Could Disrupt Global Energy Markets

(MENAFN) Russia’s embassy in London issued a sharp rebuke Wednesday to the UK’s latest wave of sanctions targeting Russian oil majors, warning the measures could disrupt global energy markets and hurt consumers worldwide. The new sanctions,...

Russia requires all migrant workers to test for hepatitis

(MENAFN) Starting in March 2026, all labor migrants entering Russia will be required to undergo testing for viral hepatitis B and C, expanding the country’s existing medical screening regulations. The new rules will cover foreign citizens and...

Russia Moves Toward Phased Reopenings of Closed Airports

(MENAFN) Russia is actively assessing the possibility of reopening several airports that remain closed due to ongoing security threats, though final decisions will hinge on safety evaluations, Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin said on Tuesday....

Russia to require labor migrants to be tested for viral hepatitis

(MENAFN) Starting in March 2026, Russia will mandate that labor migrants undergo testing for hepatitis B and C, expanding the country’s existing medical screening procedures. The regulations will affect foreign nationals and stateless individuals...

Putin Gets Credited with Aiding Release of Israeli Hostage

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin played a key role in securing the freedom of Israeli hostage Maxim Kharkin, according to his mother, Natalia, who spoke with a news agency. She emphasized that both Putin’s personal involvement and the...

Russia Ramps Up Efforts to Reduce Poverty Levels

(MENAFN) The Russian government plans a dramatic increase in financing for its national "Family" program, aiming to allocate 3.24 trillion rubles (approximately 42 billion U.S. dollars) to reduce poverty levels below 7 percent by 2030, Prime...

Russia Labels Peru’s Presidential Transition an Internal Issue

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Russia characterized Peru’s recent presidential transition as an internal issue, expressing optimism that the new government will tackle the country’s urgent challenges effectively. In an official statement, Russia’s Foreign...

Putin Set to Receive Syrian President in Moscow

(MENAFN) The Kremlin confirmed Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will receive Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on his inaugural trip to Russia. "The leaders intend to discuss the current state and future prospects of Russia-Syria...

Putin Set to Hold Talks with Syrian President in Moscow

(MENAFN) The Kremlin confirmed on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Moscow, focusing on the status of Russia’s military bases in Syria. “It's obvious that this will be touched...

Russia gives Congresswoman files of JFK assassination

(MENAFN) The Russian government has handed over copies of its declassified Soviet-era files concerning the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy to Republican lawmaker Anna Paulina Luna, according to an announcement from the Russian...

Syrian President Pays Visit to Russia

(MENAFN) The Kremlin revealed on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa for his inaugural official trip to Russia. According to a statement from the Kremlin, "The leaders intend to discuss the...

Lithuania Criticizes German Chancellor for ‘Justifying’ Russia Policy

(MENAFN) Lithuania’s top presidential adviser has sharply criticized former German Chancellor Angela Merkel for her recent remarks defending her administration’s Russia strategy, accusing her of attempting to excuse past policy failures toward...

China Vows Not to Stand Still If Pressured on Russian Oil

(MENAFN) China issued a sharp warning Thursday, pledging to defend its sovereignty and economic interests if pressured to cut energy ties with Russia, following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump. “If China’s legitimate rights and interests...

Moscow alleges Ukraine of planning ‘terrorist attacks’ on Russia

(MENAFN) Russia has accused Ukraine of preparing to use US-supplied long-range Tomahawk missiles to carry out “terrorist attacks” on Russian territory. According to reports, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that “the...

Syrian leader, Putin hold talks in Kremlin

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Moscow on Wednesday, highlighting the long-standing historical and friendly relations between the two nations. According to reports, al-Sharaa emphasized Moscow’s...

Swedish Military Keeps Eye on Russian Submarine in Baltic Sea

(MENAFN) The Swedish Armed Forces announced on Wednesday that they are actively monitoring a Russian submarine operating in the Baltic Sea, working closely with allied forces in what they described as “routine operations,” according to Swedish...

US Urges Japan to Cease Russian Energy Imports

(MENAFN) During a private discussion held on Wednesday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent conveyed to Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato that the Trump administration anticipates Japan to halt its purchases of Russian energy resources. In...

US War Department stands ready to impose costs on Russia—Hegseth

(MENAFN) US War Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that the United States is prepared to take action to “impose costs” on Russia if the war in Ukraine continues without a path to peace. Speaking at Ramstein military base on Wednesday before a...

Ukrainian Envoy Says Russia Retains Strong UN Influence

(MENAFN) Despite Western efforts to sideline Russia, the country continues to wield significant influence within the United Nations, acknowledged Andrey Melnik, Ukraine’s representative to the organization. In an interview with a media outlet...

NATO pushes to expand US-led army to shoot down Russian jets

(MENAFN) Reports suggest that several NATO defense leaders have been quietly advocating for expanded engagement rules that would permit the alliance to shoot down Russian aircraft carrying ground-attack missiles. As stated by reports, NATO’s...