Dmitry Peskov

US, Russia ties hit new low as Putin mocks Biden over ‘killer’ comment

Asked about US President Joe Biden’s remarks, President Vladimir Putin charged they reflect the troubled past of US, pointing to atomic bombing of Japan, history of slaughtering Native Americans and slavery.

At rare Moscow meet, top EU diplomat says ties at ‘low point’ over Navalny

EU’s foreign policy chief Borrell has conveyed his concerns on the jailing of Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny to Russian FM Lavrov, who called the bloc an unreliable partner. Both sides, however, appeared ready to engage where possible.

Kremlin stands by police action against Navalny supporters

"The holding of unauthorised rallies raises concerns and justifies the tough actions of the police," Kremlin's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says.

Kremlin foe Navalny slams court that may jail him for years

More than 280 people were detained in Moscow for protesting a court hearing that decides if Navalny should be jailed for violating the terms of a suspended sentence he was given on embezzlement charges in 2014.

Russia detains allies of Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny in police raids

Several allies and supporters of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny have been detained in Moscow after mass protests demanding his release from prison drew tens of thousands to the streets in over 100 Russian cities.

Russia rejects calls for Navalny’s release, disrupts protest plans

Moscow says it will not take into account European Union's demand to free Kremlin-critic Alexey Navalny, describing the calls to protest by the opposition as "troubling".

Russia welcomes US offer to extend nuclear treaty

Moscow says it shares the same view with the newly elected US President Joe Biden on the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty agreement but is waiting to see "details of this proposal."

World’s top three intelligence chiefs all have one thing in common: Turkey

Incoming MI6 chief Richard Moore, along with CIA director Gina Haspel and DGSE head Bernard Emie, have all professionally served in Turkey and speak Turkish.

UK govt 'actively avoided' looking into Russia's Brexit meddling

A parliament report has said while it would be "difficult" to prove that Russia sought to influence the EU referendum, it was clear Britain "was slow to recognise the existence of the threat" despite past evidence of Russia interfering in 2014.

Russia ready to mediate talks between Azerbaijan, Armenia

Officials in Baku and Yerevan confirmed shelling with large-calibre weapons and said fighting was ongoing near the border in the Tavush region.

Russian tourists to benefit from Hagia Sophia status change

Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Hagia Sophia decision would not harm relations between Moscow and Ankara.

White House aware of Russian bounties in 2019, officials say

The assessment was included in at least one of President Donald Trump’s written daily intelligence briefings at the time, according to the officials.