Despite failing to realise the Kremlin’s hopes of spearheading a new era in US-Russia ties, President Donald Trump is still Moscow’s preferred candidate in the US election over his rival Joe Biden, analysts say.
Despite setbacks, Russia still leans towards Trump: analysts
Despite failing to realise the Kremlin’s hopes of spearheading a new era in US-Russia ties, President Donald Trump is still Moscow’s preferred candidate in the US election over his rival Joe Biden, analysts say.
Pompeo: Navalny poisoning likely by ‘senior Russian officials’
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday there was a strong chance Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s poisoning was ordered by senior officials in Moscow.
EU urges Russia to cooperate in Navalny probe, doesn’t rule out sanctions
The EU’s foreign policy chief called on Moscow Thursday to cooperate on an international probe into the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and said it would not rule out sanctions.
Germany says Putin critic Navalny poisoned with Novichok
Tests carried out on Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny showed that he was poisoned by a Novichok chemical nerve agent, the German government said Wednesday, demanding explanations from Moscow.
Belarusian ‘peaceful revolution’ defies post-election crackdown
Belarusians have risen up in a “peaceful revolution”, their exiled opposition leader said Tuesday as a 17-day mass protest movement calling for new elections showed no sign of yielding to an equally determined government crackdown.
Putin says Russia overcoming economic crisis caused by virus
Russia’s economy is recovering from a severe crisis caused by the coronavirus, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
Moscow eases lockdown despite high virus caseload
Shopping malls and parks are set to reopen in Moscow on Monday as the Russian capital eases coronavirus restrictions despite having the world’s third-largest caseload.
Returning favor, US says donating ventilators to Russia
The United States said Wednesday it was donating 200 ventilators to help Russia in the coronavirus pandemic, turning the tables a week after a high-profile shipment by Moscow.
Putin working remotely after meeting infected doctor: Kremlin
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has decided to handle his duties remotely, the Kremlin said Wednesday, after the head of the country’s main coronavirus hospital tested positive following a meeting with the president.
Russia’s top coronavirus doctor who met Putin tests positive
The head of Moscow’s main coronavirus hospital who met with President Vladimir Putin a week ago has tested positive, he said Tuesday, as the Kremlin announced the Russian leader’s health was fine.
Trump, Putin discuss oil price plunge, coronavirus
President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed plunging oil prices and the coronavirus pandemic Monday, as Trump said Moscow is pressing for an end to US sanctions.
Putin pivot: DOLE eyes labor deal with Russia
The government is now close to finalizing a bilateral labor agreement (BLA) with Moscow, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said.
Sanders warns Russia, Trump scoffs as new meddling charges hit US election
Bernie Sanders on Friday warned Russia not to meddle in the Democratic presidential race, as Donald Trump angrily dismissed assertions that Moscow was again seeking to boost his election chances.
Russia raises eyebrows with blanket ban on Chinese visitors
Moscow is to impose a blanket ban on Chinese visitors over coronavirus fears in a move that will hit its tourism industry as experts question the need for such “draconian” measures.
Wala ako kinalaman sa VFA! Russian envoy crows defense cooperation with Duterte on ‘right track’
Efforts to establish defense cooperation between Manila and Moscow is on the right track, Russian Ambassador to Manila Igor Khovaev said Monday.
Putin thanks Trump for intel that helped foil attacks: Kremlin
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Sunday thanked US counterpart Donald Trump for intelligence that helped to foil attacks on Russian soil, the Kremlin said.
Russia could be PH’s partner in energy building, says Velasco
MANILA – House Committee on Energy chair and Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco said Russia could be the country’s new partner in building new sources of energy.
Palace says US to be ‘a little insecure’ amid PH’s warming ties with Russia
Malacañang expects the United States to be “a little insecure” with the Duterte administration’s closer ties with Russia.
WATCH: Duterte serenades Filipino community in Russia
President Rodrigo Duterte sang a duet with a Filipina performer during a meeting with the Filipino community at the Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy in Moscow, Russia on October 5.
Protocol alert: Duterte faces Twitter backlash over ‘dugyot’ look in Russia
The presidential protocol officers might want to double check if their boss is properly dressed in future events after a fashion gaffe in Russia. Several…
WATCH | ‘Lasing ba?’ Duterte’s ‘unkempt’ look blasts Russian internet; Panelo steals de Lima’s signature shawl look in Russia
President Duterte and members of his delegation held a bilateral meeting with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and other Russian officials at the Prime Minister’s Office in Moscow on October 2, 2019
LOOK: Para ma-impress si idol! Duterte ditches ‘unkempt’ look for meeting with Putin
A day after getting flak from Russian netizens over his loosened tie, President Rodrigo Duterte made sure he looked his best for his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Palace defends Duterte’s ‘unkempt’ look in Russia: No disrespect meant, but he smells refreshing!
Malacañang has come to President Rodrigo Duterte’s defense after Russian netizens poked fun at him for looking “unkempt” at his meeting with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow Wednesday (October 2).
