Moscow welcomes any deal leading to Gaza ceasefire: Kremlin

Moscow, Jan 17 (IANS) Moscow supports any agreement that could lead to a ceasefire in Gaza, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. “Any settlement that leads to a ceasefire and an end to the suffering of the people in Gaza, that contributes to Israel’s security, can only be welcomed,” Peskov said on Thursday, commenting on the […]
Any EU military presence in Ukraine set to escalate situation: Russian official

Moscow, Feb 29 (IANS) The presence of Western troops in Ukraine in any form would lead to a “direct escalation” of the situation, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Russia to develop countermeasures against Sweden’s NATO membership

Moscow, Feb 29 (IANS) Russia will closely monitor Sweden’s actions following the country’s accession to the NATO and develop its response accordingly, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.