US sanctions no obstacle to Russia-Turkey military ties: Lavrov | Al Jazeera

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said the military cooperation between his country and Turkey would not be deterred by the sanctions imposed by the United States on Ankara over its acquisition of a Russian missile defence system.

Increased NATO Activity near Russian Borders May Lead to ‘Serious Incident’: Moscow - Tasnim News Agency

Moscow warned that increasing Western military activity near Russian borders may ultimately have dangerous consequences.

Beijing: Chinese, Russian Fighter Aircraft Did Not Enter S. Korean Air Space - FARS

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters in Beijing that Chinese and Russian fighter aircraft conducted planned training, RT reported.

Putin signs bill giving Russian presidents lifetime immunity | Al Arabiya English

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed legislation that will grant former presidents lifetime immunity once they leave office.

Turkey urges respect for Ukraine's territorial integrity - AA

Turkey's foreign minister on Dec. 18 said the dispute in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine should be solved within "territorial integrity."

Pentagono: Marina USA non tollererà più atti di aggressione - Sputnik Italia

Il Pentagono ha avvertito la Cina e la Russia che la marina militare americana adotterà un atteggiamento meno transigente nei confronti di eventuali atti di aggressione, di espansionismo e di violazione del diritto internazionale. Lo riferisce il The Guardian.

Bosnia’s Muslim, Croat leaders snub Russia’s Sergey Lavrov | Al Jazeera

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Muslim and Croat representatives in the country’s three-member presidency on Tuesday boycotted a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, a major snub to Moscow’s top diplomat.

Japan protests against Russian missile deployment on disputed islands | One America News Network

(Reuters) – Japan’s government has lodged a protest after Russia’s military deployed a number of its new S-300V4 missile defence systems for combat duty on a disputed chain of islands near Japan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato said on Wednesday.

Turkey, Russia Sign Agreement to Set Up Joint Center for Nagorno-Karabakh - Tasnim News Agency

Turkey and Russia have concluded an agreement to set up a joint center for monitoring ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh, the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.

Moldova's new president calls for Russian troops to withdraw from territory - BBC News

Moldova's incoming president Maia Sandu has called for the withdrawal of Russian troops from a breakaway region at the border with Ukraine.

New Turkish military withdrawal seen as victory by Syrian Army - almasdarnews

Since the start of November, the Turkish Armed Forces have withdrawn from several areas in northwestern Syria, as they consolidate their troops in the remaining militant-held regions of the country.

Russia plans naval base in Sudan - BBC

Russian President Vladimir Putin has given the go-ahead to an agreement with Sudan on setting up a Russian naval facility on Sudan's Red Sea coast.

Maia Sandu on track to win Moldova’s presidential runoff | Al Jazeera

Moldovan opposition candidate Maia Sandu, who favours closer ties with the European Union, looks on course to win the second round of Moldova’s presidential election, with preliminary results showing her well ahead of the pro-Russian incumbent with almost all ballots counted.

Russia starts setting up humanitarian response center in Stepanakert - TASS

Russia’s Defense Ministry has started setting up an inter-agency humanitarian response center in Stepanakert, the capital of the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh republic, the Russian National Defense Management Center said on Sunday.

Moscow Says No Turkish Forces in Karabakh, But Ankara will Have ‘Command Center’ Nearby | Asbarez.com

Days after an agreement that ended the Karabakh war was signed, more details are being unspooled not by Armenian leaders, but the architect of the deal: Moscow.

No Turkish peacekeepers to be sent to Nagorno-Karabakh — Lavrov - TASS

No Turkish peacekeeping missions will be dispatched to the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told Russian and foreign media in an interview concerning crucial issues on the international agenda.

U.S., French diplomats expected in Moscow for Karabakh talks: Russia | One America News Network

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday diplomats from France and the United States were expected in Moscow soon to discuss the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

Over Half of Ukrainians Look Forward to Improved Relations with Russia, Poll Shows - Tasnim News Agency

 More than half of Ukrainians believe that Ukraine and Russia will have better relations in the future, according to a poll conducted by the Kiev International Institute of Sociology.

Russia denies Erdogan’s claim of Turkey jointly monitoring Nagorno-Karabakh deal | Al Arabiya English

The Russian Kremlin denied on Wednesday Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s claim that Ankara and Moscow were jointly monitoring the ceasefire deal signed by Armenia and Azerbaijan to end the conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Russia announces cease-fire between Armenia, Azerbaijan - AA

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced early Tuesday that Azerbaijan and Armenia have signed a deal to end the conflict in the Upper Karabakh region.