Alexander Grushko
Finland set to join NATO, dealing major blow to Russia
Finland is poised to join NATO on Tuesday, a historic realignment brought on by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but the head of the military alliance said it would not send more troops to the Nordic country unless it asked for help.
Russia has Condemned the US Decision to send Additional Troops to Europe
Russia has condemned the US decision to send additional troops to Europe in support of NATO allies.
Washington's decision is a "destructive and unjustified step" and will only increase tensions in the region, said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko.
The United States has offered Russia an Exchange of Information on Missiles
US deploys 3,000 troops in Ukraine standoff
The United States on Wednesday deployed several thousand troops to bolster NATO forces in eastern Europe, as the leaders of France and Germany flagged trips to Moscow to address Western fears of an invasion of Ukraine.
- Read more about US deploys 3,000 troops in Ukraine standoff
- Log in to post comments
Moscow says countries have right to determine territorial waters, EEZ in line with UNCLOS
Russia has urged Greece and Turkey to engage in dialogue over their maritime disputes, while recognizing the right of states to determine their territorial waters and exclusive economic zones (EEZ) under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Russia: We Will Treat Bulgaria the Way It Treat Us
The Russian Foreign Ministry did not comment on Bulgaria's refusal to issue a visa to the military attaché to the Russian embassy in Sofia, said ministry spokesman Maria Zakharova. Moscow will act in accordance with the principle of reciprocity in diplomacy, RIA Novosti reported.
- Read more about Russia: We Will Treat Bulgaria the Way It Treat Us
- Log in to post comments
Moscow rejects meddling accusation
Russia Tuesday dismissed Greece's accusation that it was meddling in its internal affairs but insisted it will express its opinion about the Prespes agreement to the United Nations Security Council.
- Read more about Moscow rejects meddling accusation
- Log in to post comments
Russia warns of negative effects of FYROM's accession to NATO
Russia has warned FYROM (Macedonia) of the negative consequences of its accession to NATO for regional security and bilateral relations, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday following a meeting between Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko and Macedonian Ambassador to Russia Goce Karajanov.
Bulgaria and Russia Discussed Moscow's Relations with NATO and the EU
Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko and Bulgarian Ambassador to Moscow Boyko Kotsev discussed cooperation between the two countries and Russia's relations with the EU and NATO.
US Plans to Increase NATO Funding by 40pct
Moscow is worried about Washington's plans to increase US military spending within NATO by 40 percent, Russia's envoy to NATO Alexander Grushko said Thursday.
Proposed 2018 US federal budget envisions an increase of $1.4 billion in defense spending in Europe.
- Read more about US Plans to Increase NATO Funding by 40pct
- Log in to post comments
Russia Criticises USA-Poland Agreement on Purchase of Long-Range Missiles
The Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to NATO Alexander Grushko has criticised the recent agreement signed between Poland and the USA for the purchase of long-range ballistic missiles, reported Radio Poland, cited by Focus agency.