EU expands Russia sanctions

EU expands Russia sanctions

(VOVWORLD) - The European Union on Friday imposed sanctions on three more Russians, including Deputy Energy Minister Andrei Cherezov, and three Russian companies over the delivery of Siemens' turbines to Moscow...
Positive signals in Russia-US relations

Positive signals in Russia-US relations

(VOVWORLD) -US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met last Friday on the sideline of the G-20 summit in Hamburg, Germany. It was the first official meeting between...
Russia wants open dialogue with the US

Russia wants open dialogue with the US

(VOVworld) – Recent changes in the US create a window of opportunity for an improvement of the dialogue between Russia and the US, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Tuesday at...
Russia moves to restore ties with US

Russia moves to restore ties with US

(VOVworld) - Government agencies in the United States and Russia should restore direct communications channels as part of a first step to rebuild bilateral ties, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei...
Russia, NATO strengthen military

Russia, NATO strengthen military

(VOVworld) – The arms race between NATO and Russia has escalated since the UK announced its deployment of an additional 800 troops and fighter aircraft to Russia’s western border. Earlier,...
Russia’s Duma vote, momentum for the President

Russia’s Duma vote, momentum for the President

(VOVworld) – The ruling United Russia party won the recent State Duma election. Despite challenges, United Russia still has the voters’ confidence. Its victory should pave the way for President Vladimir...
EU extends sanctions against Russia

EU extends sanctions against Russia

(VOVworld) - The European Union on Wednesday extended part of its sanctions against Russia over Moscow's annexation of Crimea and its role in the crisis in Ukraine
Will Russia-NATO tensions ease?

Will Russia-NATO tensions ease?

(VOVworld) – The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will meet with Russia after NATO’s summit ends on July 9 in Warsaw, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday. This...
EU extends sanctions against Russia

EU extends sanctions against Russia

(VOVworld) – The European Union's envoys on Tuesday agreed to extend economic sanctions against Russia by 6 months due to Russia’s alleged involvement in the conflict in Ukraine
Russia-EU: Opportunity to come closer

Russia-EU: Opportunity to come closer

(VOVworld)- The 20th International Economic Forum (SPIEF) with the theme “Capitalising on the New Global Economic Reality” took place in Saint Petersburg over the last three days