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Russian diamond giant to review production after accident

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russian diamond giant Alrosa will review its annual production plan after an accident at a key…

Russia’s diamond giant says mine flooded with 150 inside

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia's diamond giant Alrosa said Friday that one of its mines in eastern Siberia has suffered…

US ‘reviewing options’ after Putin orders embassy cuts

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Washington is reviewing its options after the Kremlin ordered it to shrink its diplomatic mission…

Russian decision on embassy staff ‘regrettable:’ US official

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States decries as "regrettable" Russia's decision to cut 755 diplomatic staff, and is…

US to cut 755 US diplomatic staff in Russia, says Putin

by Maria PANINA Agence France Presse MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- President Vladimir Putin on Sunday said the United States would…

Russia orders US to cut diplomats in response to sanctions

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia's foreign ministry on Friday announced counter measures in response to tough new sanctions proposed by…

Russia ready to work with non-NATO states that border the Baltic – Putin

SAVONLINNA, Finland (Reuters) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (July 27) that Russia was ready to cooperate with…

US Senate passes Russia sanctions, sends bill to Trump

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States Senate on Thursday passed bipartisan sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea,…

Moscow, EU hit out at US after lawmakers’ vote for new Russia sanctions

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Moscow and the European Union hit out at the United States on Wednesday after an overwhelming vote by the…

Russia says US sanctions vote ‘step towards destroying’ better ties

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- An overwhelming vote by the United States House of Representatives to slap tough new sanctions on…

Russia deploys forces to police Syria safe zones

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia has deployed military police to monitor two safe zones being established in Syria, it was…

Russia backs bill to strip ‘terrorists’ of citizenship

  MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russian MPs on Wednesday passed a law to strip naturalized citizens of passports for offenses…

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