Moscow will have a "harsh response," to the US sanctions, as stated by the Russian Foreign Ministry. "There is no pressure that could force Russia to withdraw from the chosen course. They [the sanctions] only   demonstrate the inability of the United States to achieve its goals and are bringing the Russian society closer together. Of course, we will not leave current and any new anti-Russian attack without a harsh response. However, first of all, we would like to advise Washington to get rid …

On Friday, April 6, the U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed new sanctions against Russian businessmen, officials and managers of state companies. They involve the freezing of assets of those included in the sanctions list and also prohibiting American citizens and companies to engage in any economic activity with the blacklisted individuals.  According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the sanctions were introduced in response to Moscow’s attempts at undermining western democracies.  …

During a telephone conversation between French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Macron urged Putin to use “all his influence” on Syrian authorities to end armed conflict, according to a report from the Elysee Palace on April 6.

Macron noted that only a ceasefire will be able to protect the civilian population, resume the negotiation process and prevent the strengthening of the “Islamic State.” The AFP news agency reports that Macron previously appealed to Putin …