MARIA ZAKHAROVA
Moscow warns of retaliation if income from its assets is seized
Leaders of the G7 agreed at a summit in Italy last week to use interest from Russian assets frozen in the West to provide a $50 billion loan to Ukraine. Russia says the action is illegal and will rebound against the West by undermining confidence in the global financial system.
Moscow says US to blame for civilian deaths in Russia from rockets it supplied to Ukraine
Russia accused Ukraine of using US-supplied HIMARS rockets to kill women and children in the Belgorod region, blaming Washington for the deaths. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova claimed the attacks occurred after the US permitted Ukraine to fire these weapons into Russian territory. She asserted that fragments of the rockets would serve as proof. Reuters could not verify the claim, and neither Ukraine nor the US commented immediately. Zakharova provided no images of rocket fragments or details on casualties.
Pentagon says Russia launched space weapon in path of US satellite
Russia has reportedly launched a space weapon and placed it in the same orbit as a US government satellite, according to the Pentagon. The Russian satellite, launched on May 16, is believed to be capable of attacking other satellites in low Earth orbit. Pentagon spokesman Air Force Major General Pat Ryder emphasized the US's readiness to protect its interests in space. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to comment, asserting that Russia acts in accordance with international law.
"Won't speak until allegations are proved before a jury": US on investigation into alleged attempt to kill Pannun
The US State Department has stated that it will not comment on the investigation into the alleged plot to assassinate Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun until the allegations are proven in court. The department's spokesperson emphasized that the case is an ongoing legal matter. A Czech court has ruled to extradite an Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, to the US in connection with the case. The Indian government has denied involvement and set up a committee to investigate. The US reiterated its non-interference stance in India's elections.
Russia comes out in New Delhi’s support; alleges that the US is complicating India’s election process
Washington lacks understanding of India's national mentality and history, says Russia. It also pulled up US for failing to provide any evidence of India's involvement in the foiled assassination attempt of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
Russian Foreign Ministry dismisses US allegations of India's role in Pannun case
The Russian Foreign Ministry has rejected US allegations of an Indian plot to assassinate pro-Khalistan radical Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, stating that Washington has not provided any reliable evidence. The ministry's spokesperson criticized the US for its lack of understanding of India's national mentality and historical context, accusing the US of disrespecting India. The US Justice Department recently unsealed an indictment against an Indian national for his alleged involvement in the plot. India has dismissed these allegations as speculative and irresponsible.
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Russia warns of 'enormous danger' if NATO sends troops to Ukraine
The situation in Ukraine remains tense, with Russia warning against the potential deployment of NATO troops. The Kremlin views such intervention as extremely dangerous and provocative. A Ukrainian petition calling for NATO troops' assistance has garnered attention, although it's unclear if it will meet the required number of votes for a response from President Zelenskiy. NATO has supported Ukraine with weapons but has not deployed troops, a move warned against by both Biden and Putin.
Russia says it will target French troops if they are sent to Ukraine
Russia issued a stark warning to France, stating that if President Macron were to send troops to Ukraine, they would be considered legitimate targets by the Russian military. This comes after Macron's remarks in February, where he didn't rule out the deployment of ground troops in Ukraine. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasized that any French presence in the conflict zone would make them targets. Russia's announcement of practicing the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons follows perceived threats from France, Britain, and the United States.
Kremlin parades Western equipment captured from Ukrainian army at Moscow exhibition
Russian authorities have criticized supplies of Western weapons and military equipment to Ukraine, casting them as evidence of NATO's direct involvement in the fighting. At the same time, Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly declared that Western military supplies to Kyiv wouldn't change the course of the conflict and prevent Russia from achieving its goals.
Russia threatens West with severe response if its assets are touched
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia would never cede territories seized from Ukraine in exchange for the return of frozen assets, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a separate comment that there was still a lot of Western money in Russia which could be targeted by Moscow's counter-measures.
Moscow says US aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan will 'exacerbate global crises'
Earlier Saturday, Russia's presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the decision to provide aid to Ukraine "will further enrich the United States of America and ruin Ukraine even more, by killing even more Ukrainians because of the Kyiv regime," state news agency TASS reported. Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives passed legislation in a rare Saturday session that provides aid to Ukraine and Israel, bolsters Taiwan while also threatening a ban on TikTok if it fails to divest from Beijing.
Russia says there is no problem with payment for its oil shipments to India
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova assured that Russian oil shipments to India are progressing smoothly without any payment issues.
Russia says NATO, at 75, has returned to Cold War mindset
Russia has accused NATO of reverting to a Cold War mindset as the alliance celebrates its 75th anniversary. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that NATO's actions reflect a return to Cold War dynamics, despite Russia's vision of a multipolar world. She criticized NATO's focus, saying it contradicts Moscow's goal of ending U.S. dominance. President Vladimir Putin's military operation in Ukraine in 2022 was launched to prevent NATO expansion, but it has strengthened the alliance, with Finland and Sweden joining as members.
After veto, Russia says big powers need to stop 'strangling' North Korea
Russia vetoed the annual renewal of a panel of experts monitoring enforcement of longstanding United Nations sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes.
Russia arrests suspected gunmen as toll from concert shooting hits 143
Militant Islamist group Islamic State claimed responsibility for Friday's attack, the deadliest in Russia for 20 years. But there were indications that Russia was pursuing a Ukrainian link, despite a statement from Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak that Kyiv had nothing to do with it. The FSB security service said "all four terrorists" had been arrested while heading to the Ukrainian border, and that they had contacts in Ukraine. It said they were being transferred to Moscow.
NATO's secretary-general meets with Zelenskyy to discuss battlefield and ammunition needs in Ukraine
Zelenskyy has pushed for Ukraine to join NATO, but at the organisation's annual summit this summer in Lithuania, members of the trans-Atlantic military alliance pledged more support for Ukraine but stopped short of extending an invitation for the country to join the alliance.
Russian drone attack on a city in western Ukraine sparks an inferno at a warehouse and kills 1
Russia launched a drone attack on the city of Lviv in Ukraine, destroying a warehouse of humanitarian supplies and killing one person. The Ukrainian air force intercepted most of the drones but failed to prevent an inferno at the storage facility. The attack violated international humanitarian law, according to the UN. Additionally, there were deadly attacks in Kupyansk and Kherson, with civilians and a police officer killed.
Russia vows to punish Ukraine for attack on civilian tanker near Crimean Bridge
Russia has vowed to retaliate against Ukraine's alleged use of a sea drone to attack a civilian tanker near the Kerch Strait. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called the attack a "terrorist act" which "threatened the lives of the crew and risks a large-scale environmental disaster".
Russia says Ukraine attacked Moscow with at least five drones
Landings and takeoffs at Moscow's Vnukovo were restricted for several hours early on Tuesday before normal operations resumed after 0500 GMT. A number of flights from Russia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt were diverted. One drone was shot down in the area of the town of Kubinka, some 63 km (40 miles) west of Moscow, RIA reported. A Russian air base is near Kubinka.
May use nuclear weapons only for defence: Russia Foreign Ministry
The hypothetical use of nuclear weapons by Russia comes after Ukrainian forces are claiming some success in their offensives in the south and east, while Russia said its troops repelled Ukrainian offensive operations in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Russia says does not plan nuclear escalation, but others should not test its patience
Russia does not intend to take the path of nuclear escalation in its standoff with the West over Ukraine but others should not test its patience, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.
Moscow expels 'more than 20' German diplomats
Moscow accused Berlin of "continuing to demonstratively destroy the entire range of Russia-Germany relations." "As a response to Berlin's hostile actions, the Russian side has decided to mirror the decision and expel German diplomats from Russia," the foreign ministry said.
Russian FM to chair UN Security Council meeting in New York
Moscow said its foreign minister will chair a UN Security Council meeting in April, when Russia will hold the rotating presidency of the international body. Russia has repeatedly said it was confronted at the UN by the "collective West" that has ostracised Russia since the beginning of the Ukraine offensive.
Russia and NATO member Estonia expel envoys, downgrade relations
Estonia and its Baltic neighbours Latvia and Lithuania have been among a group of NATO allies arguing strongly for Germany to provide its Leopard battle tanks to boost Ukraine in fighting off Russia's invasion.
Russia launches massive missile barrage across Ukraine
Russia dispatched explosive drones to selected regions overnight before broadening the barrage with "air and sea-based cruise missiles launched from strategic aircraft and ships" in the morning, the Ukrainian air force reported. The widespread attack was the latest in a series of Russian strikes on power and water supplies that have increased the Ukrainian population's suffering.
Tensions flare between Armenia and Azerbaijan over blocked transport route
The two countries have fought repeated wars over Nagorno-Karabakh - internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but home to about 120,000 ethnic Armenians - since the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union. As recently as September, more than 200 soldiers were killed in a flare-up of fighting.
Russia summons British ambassador over drone strike on Crimea
Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday the ambassador was to be summoned over Saturday's drone attack on Crimea, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
EAM S Jaishankar, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov to hold talks in Moscow on November 8: Russian foreign ministry
"Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will have talks with External Affairs Minister of India S Jaishankar on November 8 in Moscow," Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. "The ministers will discuss the current state of bilateral relations and the international agenda," she added.
Russia says longer-range US missiles for Kyiv would cross red line
Washington has supplied Ukraine with advanced rockets that can hit targets up to 80 km (50 miles) away, while so far holding back from publicly announcing it would send rockets with more than double that range. U.S. officials say Ukraine has promised not to use U.S. rockets to strike Russian territory.
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