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Russia ready to cooperate with all based on mutual trust: Vladimir Putin
"We are ready to work together with all states without exception on the basis of equality, respect for each other's interests and non-interference in internal affairs," Putin said, according to a statement published by the Kremlin, Xinhua reported. He pointed to an unstable international situation where the coronavirus pandemic, terrorism, issues related to cybersecurity and the escalation of regional conflicts remain matters of concern.
Anotny Blinken to meet Russia's Sergei Lavrov for first time
"The bilateral meeting will take place after the evening's final Arctic Council event and will provide an opportunity to test the proposition of whether we can achieve a relationship with Moscow that is more stable and predictable," Ned Price said in a statement on Tuesday evening, DPA news agency reported.
Czech President Milos Zeman accuses Russia of 'stupidity' over 'unfriendly' label
"The Russian side is committing stupidity because it is a mistake to turn former friends into enemies," DPA news agency quoted the President as saying to the radio station Frekvence 1 on Sunday. He pleaded that if friendship was not possible, "at least correct relations" should be restored. Under Moscow's decision, the Czech Republic may only employ 19 Russian citizens in its embassy in Russia.
Russia included US, Czech Republic in 'unfriendly countries' list
"To approve the attached list of foreign states committing unfriendly actions against Russia, citizens of Russia or Russian legal entities, against which countermeasures established by the decree of Russian President dated April 23, 2021, No. 243 ... shall be applied," the document published on Friday read. According to the document, the diplomatic mission of the Czech Republic would be granted permission to hire 19 employees from Russia
Sputnik V Phase 3 trial clear, transparent: Russian scientists
A team of scientists from universities in the US, the Netherlands, Italy, France and Russia had earlier flagged concerns over Sputnik V Phase 3 trial, specifically on discrepancies in data sharing, trial protocols, inconsistencies in data reported and numerical results.
5 kids injured in Russia school shooting under close observation
The five victims in question all suffered gunshot wounds or broken bones during Tuesday's attack, in which a graduate of the school No. 175 is alleged to have attacked with a gun, leaving nine dead and 23 wounded, reports dpa news agency. Most of the victims were students.
US Embassy spokesperson among diplomats expelled from Russia
The US diplomats will have to leave the country until May 21, the local media said. The Ministry announced the expulsion of 10 US embassy workers last month, in a tit-for-tat response to Washington's expulsion of 10 Russian officials and a wide array of sanctions against the country.
Lavrov, Blinken discuss upcoming Russia-US summit over phone
Both officials discussed the upcoming transition of the Arctic Council's chairmanship from Iceland to Russia that is set to take place during the ministerial meeting of the council on May 20 in Reykjavik, Iceland, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement, Xinhua reported.
11 killed in Russia school shooting
The source confirmed to the TASS News Agency that the victims comprised eight children and a teacher and among the 10 injured, four were rushed to a local hospital. According to a TASS source in the law enforcement agencies, the shooting took place at school No. 175 in Kazan located in the Tatarstan region.
Russia holds military parade to mark Victory Day
In an address to troops and guests ahead of the annual event, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Soviet contributions to the defeat of fascism during World War II and warned against attempts to rewrite history, Xinhua news agency reported. Putin said lessons from history must be learned, but those who are "obsessed with the delusional theory of their exclusivity" are in fact utilizing aspects of Nazi ideology.
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