KYIV, Ukraine -- Russia's blockade of grain exports makes it "impossible" for fully loaded ships to leave port, Ukraine charged Sunday after Moscow claimed drone attacks on its Crimea fleet had exploited the grain corridor safe zone. In this file photo taken on August 14, 2022, the first...
MOSCOW, Russia -- Russia on Saturday suspended its participation in a landmark agreement that allowed vital grain exports from Ukraine, blaming drone attacks on Russian ships in Crimea. In this file photo taken on August 14, 2022, the first UN-chartered vessel MV Brave Commander loads more than...
GENEVA, Switzerland -- The United Nations said on Friday it was "deeply concerned" by Russian lawmakers voting to toughen up a notorious 2013 "LGBTQ propaganda" law, and urged them to repeal the legislation. The Duma, the lower house of Russia's parliament, voted on Thursday to strengthen the law,...
WASHINGTON, United States -- Russia's invasion of Ukraine highlights the "acute threat" posed by Moscow, but China is the most consequential challenge for the United States, the Pentagon said Thursday. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin holds a media briefing at the Pentagon on October 27, 2022...
MOSCOW, Russia -- President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the war in Ukraine was part of Russia's wider struggle against Western domination, and warned that the world is probably entering the "most dangerous" decade since the end of World War II. Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the...
The Department of National Defense (DND) is looking forward to the cordial conclusion of the termination of its P12.797-billion helicopter acquisition project with Russia. Department of National Defense spokesperson Arsenio Andolong (File photo) The DND, under the leadership of Officer in Charge...
House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan is proposing an easy way out for the Philippines regarding its cancelled order for 16 Russian military heavy-lift helicopters worth a total of P12.7 billion. The Russian flag (Unsplash) Before the cancellation, the Philippines had...
MOSCOW, Russia -- President Vladimir Putin on Thursday visited a training centre for mobilised Russians for the first time since announcing a partial military call-up on September 21. Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu (C) meet soldiers during a visit at a...
The government is continuously monitoring the condition of Filipinos in Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared martial law in four Ukrainian regions Russia claimed to have annexed. Following the announcement of the Russian-imposed military control, Department of Foreign Affairs...
Russia has called on the Philippines to honor its deal to purchase military helicopters after it was scrapped by the latter supposedly in fear of US sanctions amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Speaking with reporters at his residence on Wednesday night, Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Marat...
WASHINTON, United States -- The United States and Saudi Arabia traded bitter barbs Thursday over last week's OPEC+ oil output cut, with Washington accusing Riyadh of knowingly boosting Russian interests. The Saudi-led OPEC+ cartel -- which includes Russia -- angered Washington by cutting production...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday told his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan that Moscow would consider developing a "gas hub" in Turkey, with Russia's supplies to Europe disrupted by Ukraine-related sanctions and leaks at key pipelines. Russian President...
