Tag: Russian Foreign Ministry
Russian diplomat in Switzerland resigns over Ukraine invasion
Geneva (The Times Groupe)- A top Russian diplomat at the UN mission in Geneva announced Monday that he was resigning over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a rare resignation over the conflict.
Russia says easing Ukraine Black Sea ports blockade dependent on sanctions review
Moscow (The Times Groupe)- The Russian foreign ministry says opening up Ukraine's Black Sea ports - and thereby alleviating pressure on global food supplies - would only be considered if sanctions against Ukraine are lifted.
Russia expels Finnish diplomats in tit-for-tat move
Moscow (The Times Groupe)- Russia declared two Finnish diplomats persona non grata in retaliation on Tuesday.
Finland calls for NATO membership ‘without delay’
Helsinki (The Times Groupe)- Finland's leaders said Thursday they are in favor of applying for NATO membership as soon as possible, which could deal a serious blow to Russia's war effort in Ukraine.
Russia expels Dutch, Belgian diplomats in retaliatory act
Moscow (Times Of Ocean)- As part of the tit-for-tat diplomatic fallout of the Ukraine war, Russia on Tuesday declared 15 Dutch diplomats and an unspecified number of Belgians persona non grata, effectively expelling them.
Russia does not trust Ukrainian peace negotiators
Moscow (Times Of Ocean)- Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that Russia does not trust Ukrainian peace negotiators.
Russia expels eighteen EU diplomats from Moscow
Moscow (Times Of Ocean)- Russia on Friday has expelled 18 European Union diplomats in retaliation for Brussels' personae non gratae declaration earlier this month against 19 Russians.