Russia Deputy FM: The question of extending humanitarian pause in Aleppo is not relevant

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that the question of extending the humanitarian pause in Aleppo is not relevant.

“For us to come back to it, it is necessary that our opponents ensure the adequate behavior of the non-government military formations. The scenario that was expected during these three days didn’t happen. That  is why the question of extension of the humanitarian pause is not relevant,” Ryabkov stated, as reported by Russia's TASS news agency. 

Last week, the …


Ukraine protests Syria's recognition of the Crimea as part of Russia

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry has submitted an official note of protest to Syria’s representative in Kyiv over Damascus’ recognition of the Crimea as part of the Russian Federation, as stated by the ministry’s spokesperson Maryana Betsa, TASS reported.

"On October 20th, the Foreign Ministry summoned Syria’s Charge d’Affaires to lodge a strong protest against Syria’s recognition of the Crimea as part of Russia and demand an explanation concerning the statements of the Syrian parliament speaker on …


Russian Foreign Ministry: Moscow will take 'asymmetrical measures' if the U.S. tightens sanctions

Moscow has prepared a series of “asymmetrical measures” that will be taken if Washington tightens sanctions on Russia, as stated by Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov while speaking at a meeting of the Federation Council’s Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss the bill on the suspension of the plutonium disposal agreement with the U.S., TASS reported.

"The US policy of sanctions towards Russia has continued for a long time. We have used this period to do some research and to …


Moscow will provide Ankara with intelligence about operation in Syria

On October 24, Moscow will provide Ankara with intelligence information about the Turkish operation “Euphrates Shield” in Syria, Izvestia newspaper reported. An informed source said to the newspaper, the agreement on the transfer of intelligence information was reached during a recent visit of Russian leadership to Turkey.

“The chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Viktor Gerasimov, was a member of the Russian delegation and held talks with his Turkish …


The Russian Foreign Ministry responded to reports that their website was hacked

The Russian Foreign Ministry’s website is operating normally and has not been compromised. The message from the TV channel CNN about the alleged hack was in reference to the old website, which is no longer in use. The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, reported about this on October 23, 2016, TASS news agency reported.

“The Russian Foreign Ministry’s website, which CNN reported had been hacked, worked and works normally. The website is subject to regular …