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France’s proposed extended nuclear deterrence draws Moscow warning as Finland joins initiative

Russia has warned that France’s proposed extended nuclear deterrence initiative poses a security risk to Moscow, after Finland became the latest European country to join the framework launched by President Emmanuel Macron earlier this year. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova......

Russia accuses outgoing UN chief of double standards over Ukraine

Russia has accused United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres of failing to maintain neutrality during the Ukraine conflict, arguing that his handling of the war will be remembered for what Moscow describes as a pattern of double standards. Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia’s......

Moscow demands evidence from Madrid over alleged disinformation campaign linked to Ceuta migration crisis

Russia has called on Spain to provide concrete evidence supporting allegations that Moscow may have been involved in disinformation campaigns surrounding the recent migration crisis in Ceuta. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Tuesday that accusations of this nature should be......

Russia warns of serious global energy security risks if Gulf tensions worsen

Russia's Foreign Ministry has warned that any further deterioration in the security situation in the Gulf could have serious consequences for global energy security, as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova expressed concern over the escalation......

Russia criticizes U.S. nuclear testing remarks amid rising arms control concerns

Russia has sharply criticized recent statements from U.S. officials suggesting that the United States could consider resuming nuclear weapons testing, warning that such rhetoric risks increasing international tensions and undermining global arms control efforts. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson......

Russia criticizes Armenia over Zelensky’s presence at Yerevan summit

Tensions between Russia and Armenia have intensified after Moscow criticized Yerevan for hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a major international summit held in the Armenian capital this week. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova described Armenia’s decision......

Russia rejects claims of cyber cooperation with Iran amid rising tensions

Russia has dismissed allegations that its hackers are collaborating with those from Iran to carry out cyberattacks, rejecting claims attributed to Ukrainian intelligence. Speaking on behalf of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova described the accusations as unfounded and part of a broader......

Russia reaffirms offer to process Iran's enriched uranium

Russia has reiterated its role as potential mediator in the escalating dispute over Iran's nuclear program. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova confirmed Wednesday that Moscow's proposal to export Iran's enriched uranium stockpile remains active. "Russia has proposed to export......

Russia mocks Europe's Greenland response amid US tensions

Russian officials have unleashed sharp ridicule against Europe's military moves in Greenland, with former President Dmitri Medvedev delivering particularly blunt jabs. He suggested on social media that European leaders would panic and abandon the territory rather than confront the United States over......