'Minister No': Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov embodies Moscow's steely posture
2 years, 9 months ago

'Minister No': Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov embodies Moscow's steely posture

India Today  

As Russia's top diplomat during the invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is embodying the Kremlin's defiant posture with a mixture of toughness and sarcasm. While President Vladimir Putin single-handedly shapes the country's foreign policy, Lavrov delivers Moscow's message with a bluntness uncharacteristic of a diplomat. Lavrov denounced what he called the “outrageous” move in a video address to the U.N. session, charging that “the EU countries are trying to avoid a candid face-to-face dialogue or direct contacts designed to help identify political solutions to pressing international issues.” “The West clearly has lost self-control in venting anger against Russia and has destroyed its own rules and institutions, including respect for private property,” Lavrov said. “It's necessary to put an end to the arrogant Western philosophy of self-superiority, exclusivity and total permissiveness.” But Western diplomats from dozens of nations left the room in Geneva as Lavrov came up on the big screen, letting their feet show their anger at Moscow and in effect saying “nyet” to him and Russian diplomacy.

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A Kremlin shake-up of Russia’s Defense Ministry comes at a key moment in the Ukraine war
7 months, 1 week ago

A Kremlin shake-up of Russia’s Defense Ministry comes at a key moment in the Ukraine war

Associated Press  

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Putin removes Sergei Shoigu as defence minister, replaces him with Andrei Belousov
7 months, 1 week ago

Putin removes Sergei Shoigu as defence minister, replaces him with Andrei Belousov

Hindustan Times  

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Putin sacks Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu
7 months, 1 week ago

Putin sacks Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu

The Telegraph  

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10 months, 1 week ago

Vladimir Putin's critics: Dead, jailed, exiled

Hindustan Times  

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Russia warns of blocking G20 declaration if its views are ignored
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia warns of blocking G20 declaration if its views are ignored

Hindustan Times  

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Video: Gaffe-prone Joe Biden calls Ukraine president 'Vladimir' at NATO
1 year, 5 months ago

Video: Gaffe-prone Joe Biden calls Ukraine president 'Vladimir' at NATO

Hindustan Times  

US president Joe Biden mistakenly referred to his Ukrainian counterpart Zelensky as “Vladimir” during the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit. A twitter user called it "simply unbelievable" while another responded, “This old man must just take a rest now.” Some also noted the Volodymyr/Vladimir similarity, empathizing with Joe Biden that it was an easy mistake to make. Joe Biden also …

Blinken, Lavrov make ‘contact’ on the sidelines of G-20 Foreign Ministers meeting
1 year, 9 months ago

Blinken, Lavrov make ‘contact’ on the sidelines of G-20 Foreign Ministers meeting

The Hindu  

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Russia's top general, Vladimir Putin's favourite, is under pressure. Here's why
2 years, 1 month ago

Russia's top general, Vladimir Putin's favourite, is under pressure. Here's why

Hindustan Times  

One of Russia's top generals is under pressure after arguing for forces to retreat, a report said. Sergei Surovkin, nicknamed "General Armageddon" by Russian media, recommended Russian forces retreat form Kherson and the west bank of the Dnipro River earlier this month. The withdrawal was completed within two days, Sky News reported, adding that the general argued that it would …

Russian Foreign minister Sergey Lavrov taken to hospital at G20 summit
2 years, 1 month ago

Russian Foreign minister Sergey Lavrov taken to hospital at G20 summit

Daily Mail  

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Russian foreign minister invokes Cuban missile crisis in jibe against Joe Biden
2 years, 1 month ago

Russian foreign minister invokes Cuban missile crisis in jibe against Joe Biden

Hindustan Times  

President Vladimir Putin's foreign minister on Sunday needled Joe Biden over Ukraine, saying that he hoped the U.S. President had the wisdom to deal with a global confrontation similar to the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has triggered the biggest confrontation between Moscow and the West since the Cuban crisis when the Soviet Union and United States …

Vladimir Putin is a modern day Hitler: Ukraine's Zelensky's security adviser
2 years, 1 month ago

Vladimir Putin is a modern day Hitler: Ukraine's Zelensky's security adviser

Hindustan Times  

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Russia’s foreign minister says open to Putin meeting Biden at G20
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia’s foreign minister says open to Putin meeting Biden at G20

Live Mint  

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Russian minister called Zelensky ‘b*****d’ before walking out of UN meet: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

Russian minister called Zelensky ‘b*****d’ before walking out of UN meet: Report

Hindustan Times  

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Watch| ‘He has left': The moment Russian foreign minister walked out of UN meet
2 years, 3 months ago

Watch| ‘He has left': The moment Russian foreign minister walked out of UN meet

Hindustan Times  

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Russian diplomat quits over Ukraine war and says he is ‘ashamed’ of his country
2 years, 7 months ago

Russian diplomat quits over Ukraine war and says he is ‘ashamed’ of his country

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Russian diplomat to the …

Live Updates | Russia-Ukraine War
2 years, 8 months ago

Live Updates | Russia-Ukraine War

Associated Press  

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Putin-Zelensky talks would be ‘counterproductive’, Moscow says
2 years, 8 months ago

Putin-Zelensky talks would be ‘counterproductive’, Moscow says

The Hindu  

Direct talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy would be “counterproductive”, the Russian foreign minister said Monday, as delegations prepared for Turkey-hosted talks on Moscow’s military operation. As the countries are set to resume in-person peace talks in Istanbul, Mr. Lavrov said Moscow maintains its demands for demilitarisation and “denazification” in Ukraine. “Both the demilitarisation and the …

Russian foreign ministry summons US ambassador to warn Kremlin is on the verge of severing ties
2 years, 9 months ago

Russian foreign ministry summons US ambassador to warn Kremlin is on the verge of severing ties

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The foreign ministry said it told Mr Sullivan that “unacceptable statements” by US president …

Russian President Putin's closest aides under spotlight after invasion of Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

Russian President Putin's closest aides under spotlight after invasion of Ukraine

India Today  

Two days before Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, a video of President Vladimir Putin started doing the rounds on social media. President Putin with Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu and Chief of General Staff of Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov in Moscow on Feb 27, 2022 | AP This has led to speculation about differences of opinion between the …

All Putin's men: Russia's crack team behind Ukraine invasion
2 years, 9 months ago

All Putin's men: Russia's crack team behind Ukraine invasion

India Today  

Experts are splitting hairs to decode what is inside Russia’s President Vladimir Putin’s head as he orders a deeper invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops. A Time magazine report published in February quoted an unnamed Kremlin source from Putin’s inner circle to say, “Very few people can speak to him nowThe world inside his head is only his own.” Russia's …

All of Vladimir Putin’s men: A look inside the inner circle of the Russian president
2 years, 9 months ago

All of Vladimir Putin’s men: A look inside the inner circle of the Russian president

Firstpost  

Vladimir Putin’s closest associates find themselves in positions of power in Russia and hold the same, distrustful view of the West It’s Day 8 and Russian troops have pressed their war on Ukraine, shelling a nuclear power station even as the two sides negotiated safe corridors to safely evacuate citizens. Follow all LIVE updates on the Russia-Ukraine conflict here In …

‘Minister No': Lavrov embodies Moscow’s steely posture
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Minister No': Lavrov embodies Moscow’s steely posture

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — As Russia’s top diplomat during the invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is embodying the Kremlin’s defiant posture with a mixture of toughness and sarcasm. While President Vladimir Putin single-handedly shapes the country’s foreign policy, Lavrov delivers Moscow’s message with a bluntness uncharacteristic of a diplomat. Lavrov denounced what he called the “outrageous” move in a video …

Russia-Ukraine conflict: What you need to know about the powerful oligarchs and the sanctions on them
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia-Ukraine conflict: What you need to know about the powerful oligarchs and the sanctions on them

Firstpost  

The European Union and the United States have imposed sanctions on a long list of super-rich Russians believed to be close to Vladimir Putin — from former KGB colleagues to the godfather of the president’s eldest daughter The word oligarch has gained a lot of traction in the past few days with the European Union and the United States imposing …

Russia-Ukraine war updates: Kyiv placed under strict curfew to enable 'more effective defense of the capital' as it happened
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war updates: Kyiv placed under strict curfew to enable 'more effective defense of the capital' as it happened

ABC  

One of the major criticisms in the defence of the Ukraine is that Western nations are not doing enough and now prominent Ukrainians are making their voices heard. Aside from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko and his brother Vladimir, both former boxing champions have issued their pleas as has former president Petro Poroshenko. Mr Poroshenko was in power …

Ukraine's UN ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya condemns Russian counterpart Vassily Nebenzia at Security Council
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine's UN ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya condemns Russian counterpart Vassily Nebenzia at Security Council

ABC  

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Ukraine President says global security system is 'almost broken' as Russia threat mounts
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine President says global security system is 'almost broken' as Russia threat mounts

ABC  

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used to be a comedian, but staring down Vladimir Putin is no joke
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used to be a comedian, but staring down Vladimir Putin is no joke

ABC  

Russia and the US are facing off in what's been described as the most serious geopolitical conflict since the end of the Cold War. Ukraine's former president Petro Poroshenko tells 7.30 no-one should trust Russian President Vladimir Putin, nor should they be afraid of his "blackmail" attempts. Mr Zelenskyy and his government have publicly talked down the possibility of a …

US delivers response to Moscow's demands on Ukraine and NATO, after Russia warns of 'retaliatory measures'
2 years, 10 months ago

US delivers response to Moscow's demands on Ukraine and NATO, after Russia warns of 'retaliatory measures'

ABC  

The United States has delivered written replies to sweeping Russian security demands, a key step in a fragile diplomatic process, as Ukraine played down fears of a Russian invasion. Key points: Russia's Foreign Minister earlier said Moscow would take the "necessary retaliatory measures" if the West "continues its aggressive course" He mocked fears the Kremlin was planning to invade Ukraine …

Russian minister: US-Russia ties worse than during Cold War
3 years, 7 months ago

Russian minister: US-Russia ties worse than during Cold War

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia’s top diplomat said Wednesday that relations with the United States are now even worse than during Cold War times because of a lack of mutual respect. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow stands ready to normalize ties with Washington but that the U.S. should stop posturing like a “sovereign” while rallying its allies against Russia and …

Biden’s foreign policy will be similar to Obama’s, says Lavrov
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden’s foreign policy will be similar to Obama’s, says Lavrov

Al Jazeera  

Russian foreign minister, whose ties with Obama administration were strained, expects president-elect to follow same path. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said he believes US foreign policy under Joe Biden would be similar to that seen under President Barack Obama, especially on Iran and climate change. I didn’t expect that from a Nobel Peace Prize winner.” The Kremlin said on …

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