Russia calls for settlement of Ukraine crisis via talks
The ongoing Ukraine crisis must be settled via negotiations with representatives of the country's Russian-speaking regions and international mediators, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday.
Ukraine approves tougher anti-separatism law amid eastern unrest
The Ukrainian parliament approved a bill against separatism on Tuesday in a bid to end violent pro-Russian rallies in the country's east regions.
Russia confirms death of Chechen warlord Umarov
Russia's secret service confirmed Tuesday that Doku Umarov, listed as a terrorist by both Russia and the United States, had been killed in an anti-terror operation.
EU challenges Russia at WTO over pork ban dispute
The European Union (EU) Tuesday launched a case in the World Trade Organization (WTO) against Russia's ban on imports of pork from the EU, a statement said.
Finnish president calls for calmness over Ukraine crisis
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto called for calmness for concerned parties involved in the Ukraine crisis on Monday.
Ukrainian theater troupes decline Russian Festival invite
The Russian Theater in the Ukrainian capital Kiev has opted not to send a troupe to Russia's northern capital St. Petersburg for the 16th edition of the Meetings in Russia International Festival on Monday.
Moscow blames NATO for trumping up 'Russian threat'
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has been desperately seeking to find a new geopolitical opponent in order to cement the alliance, and the Ukrainian situation was their perfect chance to move in that direction, a high-ranking Russian diplomat said Monday.
Britain hails Irish president's historic state visit
Britain on Monday welcomed Irish President Michael D. Higgins' upcoming state visit to Britain, describing the tour as a "historic occasion," the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) announced Monday.
Norway to give financial support to humanitarian work in Syria
Norway announced on Monday that it will give 11 million kroner (1.83 million US dollars) to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies for providing food to war-affected people in Syria.
Russia warns Ukraine against missile technologies proliferation
Russia on Monday drew Kiev's attention over media reports that a Ukrainian military-space enterprise had allegedly been negotiating with third countries on missile technology sale.