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NATO sends 'clear signal' with eastern presence: Stoltenberg
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Feb. 10 said the alliance's increased presence in eastern member states, which are alarmed by a more assertive Russia, sends a "clear signal" to any would-be aggressor.
Russia FM believes US-led coalition will prevent Turkey from invading Syria
The U.S.-led coalition will not allow Turkey to realize its "crazy" plans of a full-scale invasion of Syria, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with daily Moskovsky Komsomolets on Feb. 10, according to TASS news agency, adding that Turkey and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) were negotiating in secret, discussing new ways of smuggling oil.
Fiba's Credit Europe Bank to exit Russia
Turkish Fiba Holding's Credit Europe Bank is exiting the Russian market, according to daily Kommersant, at a time when economic relations between the two countries continue to deteriorate in the wake of the jet-downing crisis in November 2015.
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Lavrov: Montenegrins have not forgotten NATO bombs
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Montenegro's NATO membership decision was "artificial" - and one that will not add to the security of the alliance.
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Alleged killer of Turkey-downed Russian jet pilot 'roaming free,' Russian envoy says
Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov has said the alleged killer of a Russian pilot whose plane was shot down by Turkey late last year was "roaming free" in Turkey, reiterating the Russian call on authorities to take action over his arrest.
Syria air strike hits MSF-supported hospital, 3 dead: Statement
An air strike hit a hospital in southern Syria that is supported by Doctors Without Borders (MSF), killing three people and wounding six, the medical charity said on Feb. 9.
Moscow warns US over missile system deployment to S. Korea
Moscow on Feb. 10 warned that Washington's deployment of a US missile defense system to South Korea could spark an arms race in the region.
South Korean and US defense officials said last week they would begin formal talks on the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System (THAAD) system in response to North Korea's recent nuclear and missile tests.
Turkey "to return debt to Aleppo," but denies invasion plans
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has said his country will "return a historical debt to Aleppo brothers” who helped defend it in the early 20th century.
RT is reporting that this statement came "just days after Russia warned of Ankara’s intentions to invade Syria as the rebels there falter."
Syria Kurds' First Foreign Office to Be Opened in Moscow
A representative office of the Democratic Union Party (PYD) of Syria is to be opened in the Russian capital Moscow on Wednesday.
Russia's Foreign Ministry had earlier stated it could not allow such an office to appear in the country under current legislation, but an agreement was then reached that the structure would function as a non-profit organization.
Bulgaria's Pamporovo Hosts European Cup Ladies' Slalom
The Bulgarian resort of Pamporovo is hosting the ladies' slalom of the European Cup on Tuesday and Wednesday, with more than seventy participants from twenty countries expected to compete.
The slalom on Tuesday was won by Ksenia Alopina from Russia and Chiara Gmuer from Switzerland, who finished the two runs in 1:42.10.