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Russia to Take 'Adequate Measures' to New US Sanctions

Dec 21, 2016 07:34 PM EST

Russia has warned on Wednesday that it will take adequate measures after the US increased sanctions on Russian citizens and organizations in response to the 2014 annexation of the Crimea.

Russia Looks to China to Counter Energy Sanctions

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 08, 2015 04:33 PM EST

In a move to counter energy sanctions levied against it by Western nations, Russia is calling for closer strategic energy cooperation with China.

Russia Seeks Trade Alliance with China to Boost Its Economy Weakened by Western Sanctions

Benjie Batanes |

May 19, 2015 02:15 AM EDT

Russia and China are strengthening their trade relationships that will reduce the involvement of the United States.

Ruble Collase Should Prompt Putin To Exit, Political Opponent Says

Kat De Guzman |

Dec 18, 2014 12:40 AM EST

The well-known opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin has already warned the current leader that his days ruling and having power over the country is already narrowing down to days as Russia still awaits for the response of their leader over the decreasing value of the ruble.

Ruble Woes Rattle Russian Markets, Buyers

Raymond Legaspi |

Dec 17, 2014 11:35 PM EST

Russian President Vladimir Putin faces a major new challenge after a catastrophic fall in the value of the ruble, which hit a new low Tuesday despite the Central Bank's desperate efforts to halt the selling. On the streets of Moscow, panicky consumers rushed out to buy home appliances before they became even more expensive.

Russian Sanctions Update: Obama Agrees To Pass Law

Kat De Guzman |

Dec 17, 2014 01:18 AM EST

United States President Barack Obama announced his plans to sign the legislation that will give Russia more sanctions amid the global and economic struggles the country is already facing from the earlier sanctions for backing pro-Moscow separatists in Ukraine.

India, Russia Primed For Oil Deal, Boosts Trad

Christl Leong |

Dec 10, 2014 05:16 AM EST

India and Russia are poised to strengthen bilateral trade ties with the arrival of Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 Summit, Brisbane, Australia

Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin Begs Off Early At G20 Citing Need For Sleep

Christl Leong |

Nov 16, 2014 11:13 PM EST

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday pleaded lack of sleep as he sought to play down speculation that world leaders' frosty reception over Moscow's role in the Ukraine conflict caused him to leave the two-day G20 summit in Australia early.

Putin meets with Ukrainian officials in possible attempt at peace

Russian Separatists Lower Demands In Talk of Forming Peace

Cory Doyle |

Sep 01, 2014 10:06 PM EDT

Pro-Russian rebels have lowered their demands of full independence, Monday morning. The rebels say that they would respect the Ukraine’s sovereignty under the condition that they allow the self-rule of the ‘rebel faction’. A recent shift in economical circumstances heightens Moscow’s willingness to push towards another attempt at peace.

Ukraine Crisis Finally Hits Home for Many Russians

Jasmine Solana |

Aug 15, 2014 02:15 PM EDT

The reality of the Ukraine crisis and President Vladimir Putin’s possible hand in it is finally sinking in for many ordinary Russians.

Australian Leaders Blast Russian Retaliatory Sanctions

Christl Leong |

Aug 08, 2014 02:54 PM EDT

Australia hit back at Russia after the latter imposed a one-year food ban on a number of Western countries in retaliation against economic sanctions levied on Moscow by the United States and the European Union.

U.S. Lobbies For Asian Support On Sanctions Against Russia

Christl Leong |

Jul 31, 2014 07:41 AM EDT

The United States is seeking Asian support for the new Western sanctions it levied on Russia last Tuesday in an effort to increase international pressure against the latter's stance in the Ukraine crisis, according to a State Department official on Wednesday.

EU Prepares Tougher Sanctions Against Russia Over Crashed Flight MH17

Gunnar Blaschke |

Jul 23, 2014 01:02 AM EDT

The European Union plans to step up and widen its sanctions against Russia for continuing to support pro-Russian separatist groups in the eastern part of Ukraine.