Moscow May Ban European Airlines to Fly over Russian Air Space , In Retaliation to EU Sanctions Imposed


Russian Prime Minister MedvedevJNN 8 Aug 2014 Moscow : Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev threatened on Tuesday to retaliate for the grounding of a subsidiary of national airline Aeroflot because of EU sanctions, with one newspaper reporting that European flights to Asia over Siberia could be banned. Continue reading

Russia threatens replacing Dollar with Ruble in Trade


Russia threatens replacing dollar with ruble in tradeJNN 29 May 2014 Moscow : Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has threatened to replace US dollar with Russian ruble as its currency for global trade, citing US-led Western sanctions against Moscow over Ukraine tensions. Continue reading

Putin sworn in as Russian president amid protests, nominates Medvedev for PM position


JNN  08 May 2012 Moscow : Vladimir Putin has been officially inaugurated as Russia’s new president for a third term after a four-year lapse during which he served as the country’s prime minister. Continue reading

Tearful Putin claims victory 3rd time in Russian Presidential election


 JNN 03 Mar 2012 Moscow : Vladimir Putin claimed victory in Russia’s presidential election Sunday and, tears rolling down his cheeks, said it was a historical turning point that had prevented the country falling into the hands of enemies trying to usurp power. Continue reading

Tens of Thousand Russian Protesters Pile up Pressure on Putin for Re Election


JNN 24 Dec 2011 Moscow :  Tens of thousands of flag-waving and chanting protesters called on Saturday for a disputed parliamentary election to be rerun and an end to Vladimir Putin’s rule, increasing pressure on the Russian leader as he tries to win back the presidency. Continue reading

After Pakistan's Blockade now Russia threatens to block NATO routes


JNN 29 Nov 2011 : Russia has threatened to block NATO’s supply routes to Afghanistan, should the Western military alliance continue to disregard Moscow’s concerns about the US-led defense shield for Europe, a report says. Continue reading

After Pakistan’s Blockade now Russia threatens to block NATO routes


JNN 29 Nov 2011 : Russia has threatened to block NATO’s supply routes to Afghanistan, should the Western military alliance continue to disregard Moscow’s concerns about the US-led defense shield for Europe, a report says. Continue reading

Vladimir Putin to run again for the Russian presidency in 2012


JNN 24 Sept 2011 Moscow :  Vladimir Putin on Saturday agreed to run for the Russian presidency in 2012, almost certainly ensuring his return to the office he previously held for eight years and likely foreshadowing more years of strongman rule. His United Russia party also approved his proposal that the current president Dmitry Medvedev take over his Putin’s role as prime minister. Continue reading

US should restrict , Or A new Cold War may start – Russian President


JNN 19 May 2011 : Russia has warned the West of another Cold War if it fails to acknowledge the country’s concerns regarding a planned missile system based in Europe. Continue reading

Russia backs independent Palestine


JNN 19 Jan 2011 : Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has reaffirmed Moscow’s support of an independent Palestinian state as recognized by the former Soviet Union in 1988. Continue reading