European Union Leaders Agree to Extend Economic Sanctions on Russia

European Union (EU) leaders agreed at a summit on Friday to extend punishing economic sanctions against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine for a further six months, the bloc said.

Porochenko demande à Poutine la libération des "prisonniers politiques" ukrainiens

Le président ukrainien Petro Porochenko a discuté samedi au téléphone avec son homologue russe Vladimir Poutine de la libération des "prisonniers politiques" ukrainiens détenus en Russie, dont le cinéaste Oleg Sentsov en grève de la faim, a annoncé la présidence ukrainienne.

Russia Not Asking Anyone’s Permission for Projects on Its Territory: Embassy in US

The Russian government is not planning to ask for anybody’s permission to build facilities in its own regions, the Russian embassy in US has said, commenting on Washington’s criticism of the Crimea bridge opening ceremony.

Belgian PM backs sanctions on Moscow, talks between EU, Russia

The Prime Minister of Belgium on Wednesday expressed his support for sanctions on Russia but insisted he wanted to reduce tensions between Moscow and the European Union.

New US sanctions not to damage Russian industry: Energy Minister

The new expansion of sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States is unlikely to inflict damage on the Russia's domestic industry but will create more opportunities for its development, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Saturday.

US imposes new sanctions on Russia, Ukraine-related individuals, entities

The US Treasury announced on Friday that it has added 21 individuals and nine entities related to Russia and Ukraine to its sanctions list.

Primer ministro ucraniano propone a Rusia 'devolver' flota de Crimea junto con la península

El primer ministro ucraniano, Vladímir Groisman, respondió a la reciente propuesta del presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, de devolver a Ucrania sus buques de guerra y aeronaves que se encuentran en Crimea, con una contrapropuesta de devolver también la propia península.

US to sell advanced weapons to Ukraine

Washington has decided to sell advanced weapons to Ukraine to help update its defense capabilities, U.S. State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert said Friday.

Catalogne: Poutine critique le "deux poids deux mesures" des Européens

Le président russe Vladimir Poutine a qualifié jeudi la crise catalane d'"affaire intérieure" à l'Espagne tout en s'en prenant à la politique de "deux poids, deux mesures" des Européens face aux velléités d'indépendance des peuples.

NATO launches Black Sea force as latest counter to Russia

NATO launched a new multinational force in Romania Monday to counter Russia along its eastern flank and to check a growing Russian presence in the Black Sea following the Kremlin's 2014 seizure of Crimea.

Russia to build border fence in Crimea: report

Russia intends to build a 50-km long fence on the border between Crimea and Ukraine, Russia's Tass news agency reported Wednesday.

US House of Representatives approves new sanctions against Russia

The House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to pass new sanctions against Russia, and require congressional approval before US President Donald Trump can ease or remove existing ones. The bill also includes sanctions against Iran and North Korea

Russian Government Wants to Extend Counter Sanctions on EU

The Russian government wants to extend counter sanctions on the European Union until the end of 2018, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday.

L'UE prolonge d'un an les sanctions contre la Crimée et Sébastopol

 L'Union européenne prolonge d'un an les sanctions contre la Crimée et Sébastopol, annexées en 2014 par la Russie. Cela signifie qu'aucun bien en provenance de la péninsule ne pourront être exportés vers l'Europe avant au moins le 23 juin 2018. L'embargo sur les investissements est également prolongé.

L’UE tient à coopérer avec la Russie sur le dossier syrien

En dépit des divergences sur l’Ukraine et la Crimée, l’Union européenne et la Russie peuvent coopérer dans la lutte contre le terrorisme, ainsi que sur les dossiers syrien et libyen, affirme la chef de la diplomatie européenne, Federica Mogherini.

ICJ Declines Kiev's Request to Introduce Provisional Measures Against Russia

The International Court of Justice declined Kiev's request to introduce provisional measures against Moscow over the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism.

Russian Military Facilities in Syria Protected by Modern Air Defense Systems

Russian military facilities in Syria, in particular Hmeymim base and naval facility in Tartus, are protected by modern air defense systems, Deputy Commander of Russia’s Aerospace Forces Lt. Gen. Viktor Gumenny said Saturday.

British top diplomat will "engage but beware" on visit to Russia

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is to visit Moscow in the coming weeks for talks with his Russian counterpart, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said Saturday.

Russia not to discuss Crimea [Tavrida]’s return to Ukraine with foreign partners: Kremlin

Russia is not going to discuss the issue of Crimea’s return to Ukraine with foreign partners, including the US, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.

Russia to deploy more S-400 to Crimea

Russia will deploy more S-400 Triumf missile systems to Crimea after the Obama administration extended sanctions against Russia for its actions in Crimea and Ukraine, said local media Saturday.