‘Is this poker or intl. relations?’: Moscow on calls to accept that it is guilty in Skripal case

It is more appropriate to question the credibility of the West, which pressures other countries to express “solidarity” and invade Iraq on a false pretext, than that of Russia, the spokeswoman for the Foreign Ministry said. “Are we playing cards here or dealing with serious matters? Is this a game of poker or international relations?” […]

More Cold War rhetoric used in Russia-US relations – Kremlin spokesman

With Russia on the rise, America and the West are feeling more and more uncomfortable, Kremlin spokesman told RT in an exclusive interview. He added that Moscow and Washington use more Cold War rhetoric in their relations now. President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said he recognized the tell-tale signs of the Cold War, which in […]

UK-Russia relations at risk as MPs step up attacks over ex-double agent’s poisoning

The fallout from the attempted murder of an ex-Russian double agent is risking further damaging London-Moscow relations. Despite no culprit being identified, British MPs are increasingly pointing the finger at the Kremlin. Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson, who has previously called for British fighters for Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) to be killed, said the Kremlin […]

A new era of diplomatic relations with North Korea could be on the horizon — here’s what’s happened so far

REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Following North Korea’s overtures of reconciliation beginning in January, the regime has made several diplomatic moves to indicate it is willing to resume talks between the US and neighboring South Korea. After sending a delegation of athletes and members of the ruling family to the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, North Korea […]

US Ambassador to Mexico resigns amid strained relations

The US Ambassador to Mexico has announced her resignation. Roberta Jacobson will step down from her diplomatic post in May, amid tense bilateral relations between the two nations. Jacobson confirmed her resignation with a statement in Spanish on her Twitter account. “After 31 years of serving the US government, I will leave at the beginning […]

Relations with the US not ‘most important’ – UK Labour leader

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has questioned the value of Britain’s ‘special relationship’ with the US, suggesting Washington is not actually the UK’s ‘most important ally,’ while criticizing Trump’s ‘endless offensive remarks.’ Corbyn cast doubt on the existence of a close bond between the two states, vaunted since wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill first used the […]

Russian and US ambassadors discuss improvement of bilateral relations

Relations between Washington and Moscow cannot be “instantly” improved, and this process requires much effort from both sides, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov told Russian media after meeting with US Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman on Thursday. The diplomats discussed joint steps towards better ties and analyzed “issues of bilateral concern.” Antonov says […]

Positive Russia-US relations would help world stability, Putin tells Trump in New Year’s greeting

Published time: 30 Dec, 2017 11:47 Developing a constructive dialogue between Moscow and Washington would strengthen stability in the world, as well as helping address global threats and challenges, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a New Year’s greeting to US President Donald Trump. Putin noted that “equality and mutual respect” should lay the foundation […]

Swiss president urges referendum to clarify relations with the EU

Published time: 24 Dec, 2017 15:01 A “fundamental referendum” would help Switzerland clarify its relationship with the European Union, Doris Leuthard, Swiss President, said on Sunday. ”The bilateral path is important. […] We have to know in which direction to go,” Leuthard told Sonntags Blick newspaper. The statement came after EU granted Swiss stock exchanges […]

Russian attitudes to US and EU deteriorate, but more citizens want relations mended

Published time: 19 Dec, 2017 12:35 Attitudes to the US and EU in Russia are getting worse, and fewer people are worried about their country’s supposed international isolation, a recent opinion poll has shown. The proportion of Russians who expressed a negative attitude towards the United States had risen to 60 percent in early December, […]