23.4.2021 7:55 Two People Killed in Plane Crash in Russia's Irkutsk Region, Reports Say

Two people were killed when a light aircraft crashed in the Cheremkhovsky district of Irkutsk region, a representative of the regional emergency services said.

23.4.2021 4:53 Fireball-Like Objects Illuminate Skies Over Rostov, Russia - Video

Residents of Rostov-on-Don reportedly saw fireball-like objects that flew in the sky over the city.

23.4.2021 3:7 Russia Offers the US a Chance to Restore Dialogue on Preventing Cyberthreats, Foreign Ministry Says

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia has offered the United States an opportunity to restore specialized channels of dialogue – including those at the highest level – on preventing cyberthreats, the Russian Foreign Ministry told Sputnik.

23.4.2021 2:13 US Ambassador to Russia Arrives in Washington After Moscow Recommendation to Return to US

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan, has arrived in Washington following the Russian Foreign Ministry's recommendation that he return to the United States for consultation, a Sputnik correspondent reported.

22.4.2021 13:20 Gigantic Ice Drift Invades City, Nearly Crushes Passersby in Russia’s Far East – Video

Fortunately, the incident didn’t cause any injuries or deaths, with its impact limited to waterfront damage.

22.4.2021 10:21 Kremlin Explains Russia's 'Red Lines' Are Related to National Interests

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The "red lines" that Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned in his address to the parliament are located at the borders of Russia's national interests, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov explained on Thursday.

22.4.2021 7:23 FSB Says Detained Russian National for Leaking Sensitive Military Data to Ukraine

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Thursday the detention of a Russian citizen in the city of Sevastopol on suspicion of leaking information about the activities of the Black Sea Fleet to Ukraine.

21.4.2021 17:50 Firmness & Clarity: Putin Draws Red Lines for US, EU But Leaves Door for Dialogue Open, Scholars Say

Vladimir Putin's address is a firm response to the undue pressure imposed by the US and Europe on Russia, say international observers, suggesting that the need to solve global issues offers hope for a constructive dialogue between the world's major players.

21.4.2021 13:28 'Red Lines,' Coup Attempts and Zircon Missiles: Highlights of Putin’s Address to Federal Assembly

The president’s annual address, given to members of the two houses of Russia’s parliament, plus members of the cabinet, regional governors, and various distinguished guests, outlines his views on the state of the nation, and establishes guidelines for the country’s foreign and domestic policy in the year to come.

21.4.2021 11:28 Russian Foreign Ministry Summons Deputy Head of US Embassy

Russian Foreign Ministry did not immediately provide any details.

21.4.2021 10:13 Russia Will Find a Way to Protect Its Interests If Other Countries Refuse Dialogue, Putin Says

The president's remarks come amid a new round of tensions between Russia and the West, including fresh sanctions against Moscow by Washington, claims about cyberattacks and election meddling, and mutual recriminations over the escalating civil conflict in Ukraine.

21.4.2021 9:4 Russian President Vladimir Putin Delivers Annual Address to Federal Assembly

In accordance with the Constitution, the Russian President addresses the Federal Assembly annually with a message about the situation in the country and the domestic and foreign policy agenda.

20.4.2021 20:33 Russian Foreign Ministry Offers Condolences to People of Chad Over Death of President Deby

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's foreign ministry on Tuesday expressed condolences to the people of Chad over the death of of President Idriss Deby, who died in combat after decades of leading the Sahelian country.

20.4.2021 13:34 Navalny-Affiliated Russian NPOs Plotting Colour Revolution Orchestrated From Abroad, Prosecutors Say

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Several non-profit organizations founded by, or affiliated with, jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny have been plotting a colour revolution sponsored by foreign institutions engaged in destructive activities against Russia, the Moscow Prosecutor's Office said on Tuesday.

20.4.2021 11:19 US Ambassador's Return to Russia to Depend on Further Developments in Relations, Kremlin Says

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US ambassador John Sullivan's return to Russia will depend on the expediency of this move, while the bilateral relations are currently at the lowest point, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.

20.4.2021 9:54 Time, Venue of Potential Putin-Biden Meeting Remain Unclear, Russian Diplomat Says

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The time and venue for a possible meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Joe Biden, remain unclear, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Tuesday.

20.4.2021 7:52 First Module of Russia's New Space Station to Be Ready for Launch in 2025, Roscosmos Announces

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The first module of Russia's new space station will be ready for launch in 2025, this will be the Science Power Module, originally intended for the International Space Station (ISS), Russian State Space Corporation Roscosmos Director General Dmitry Rogozin announced on Tuesday.

20.4.2021 0:45 US Claims Russia’s Plan to Restrict Access to Black Sea Is ‘Unprovoked Escalation’

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States considers Russia’s decision to close parts of the Black Sea for foreign navies an attempt to undermine and destabilize Ukraine, US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said.

19.4.2021 17:43 Russia Sanctions Critic No Longer In Running To Be Biden's Adviser, Report Says

Matthew Rojansky is a strong critic of the constant escalation of tensions and confrontation with Russia, calling it a "Cold War-style paranoia". He has argued that the US must compete with Russia only in areas which are truly critical to US interests.

19.4.2021 16:53 Czech Authorities Exclude Russia's Rosatom From Candidates For NPP Construction Amid Diplomatic Spat

The decision comes in the wake of a diplomatic spat between the two countries that was initiated by Prague last week by expelling 18 Russian diplomats. Moscow expelled 20 Czech diplomats in a reciprocal move.