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UNSC fails to adopt resolution on climate after Russia casts veto

UNSC did not adopt a draft resolution on climate change after its permanent member Russia cast a veto

China's Xi, Russia's Putin to hold virtual summit Wednesday

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin mentioned no specific topics and said details would be released after Wednesday's video meeting.

Omicron could replace Delta globally: Russian Gamaleya Institute chief

The Omicron strain of the coronavirus could eventually replace the Delta variant, as it is already happening in South Africa, Alexander Gintsburg said

Russia maintains nuclear parity with US, but leads in new armaments: Putin

Moscow and Washington maintain nuclear parity, but when it comes to new armaments, Russia is the world leader, Vladimir Putin said

G7 warns Russia of 'severe cost & consequences' if Ukraine invaded

G7 told Russia to de-escalate its military buildup near the Ukrainian border, warning that an invasion would have massive consequences and inflict severe economic pain on Moscow

Biden warns Putin: Russia will pay 'terrible price' if it invades Ukraine

"I made it absolutely clear to President Putin ... that if he moves on Ukraine, the economic consequences for his economy are going to be devastating, devastating," Biden said

UK seeks unity at G7 meeting over Russia's 'malign behaviour'

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized nations met Saturday in Liverpool for talks dominated by Russia's buildup of troops near Ukraine's border

Russia has no plans to attack Ukraine, clarifies Kremlin

Russia is not planning an attack on Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Greek TV channel ANT1 in an exclusive interview.

G7 ministers present united front against Russia over Ukraine crisis

At the foreign ministers' meeting in Liverpool, Blinken and Truss warn of serious consequences for Russia

Russia on verge of throwing out Chinese TikTok, launches 'homemade Tiktok'

The Russian government has launched homemade TikTok, called Yappy to cash on Tiktok's popularity. Currently, there are 70 million monthly TikTok users in Russia.

Ukrainian president Zelensky hopes for talks with Russia amid tensions

Ukraine's president that more opportunities for talks with Russia may arise thanks to the US diplomatic effort to help de-escalate tensions

Russia presses US, NATO allies for guarantees amid Ukraine tensions

A senior Russian diplomat warned the United States and its NATO allies Friday that their own security would suffer if they torpedo providing Russia with certain military guarantees.

Biden discusses security issues with Ukrainian President, assures support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Joe Biden held a telephone conversation to discuss the security situation around Ukraine

Russia accuses Ukraine of mobilising heavy artillery towards front line

Russia added that escalating tensions over Ukraine could lead to a repeat of the Cuban missile crisis

Russia-China trade to reach new peak in 2021 despite Covid: Diplomat

Bilateral trade between Russia and China will reach a new historical level by the end of the year, despite the unstable coronavirus situation

Negotiations on Ukraine issue would pose challenge of their own for Biden

President Joe Biden said this week the US would take a more direct role in diplomacy to address Vladimir Putin's concerns over Ukraine and Europe at large

Germany prepared to take action against Russia in case of Ukraine invasion

Germany is prepared to take action against Russia if the latter invades Ukraine, US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland said

India-Russia extend energy and infra cooperation, sign string of MoUs

Agreements cover crude oil supply deals, manpower training, technology transfer for oil refineries, and research in the field of metallurgical technologies

IOC renews deal to buy up to 2 MT of oil from Russia's Rosneft

India has tied up supplies from Russia to the US in a bid to diversify its oil import basket, cutting reliance on the Middle East to meet its oil needs

Russia's Rosneft signs deal with Indian Oil to supply crude oil in 2022

Rosneft has signed a deal to supply refiner Indian Oil Corp (IOC) with up to 2 million tonnes of crude next year