Tag: Russia

Saturday, January 26th 2019 - 20:02 UTC
USA at the UN: Countries should support transition in Venezuela; Russia denounces interventionist acts

The Security Council convened by the United States this Saturday to discuss the institutional and political crisis that Venezuela is experiencing has been lifted this afternoon. With a strongly polarized participation, the bloc that supports the transitional government of Juan Guaidó with the US at the head, faced the block that recognizes as legitimate the regime of Nicolás Maduro, headed by Russia and China. Latin American countries also expressed their positions, describing the case as a crisis that directly affects the region.
Friday, January 25th 2019 - 10:15 UTC
Russia, China and Turkey in support for Maduro as they warn Washington not to intervene

Russia on Thursday accused the United States of trying to usurp power in Venezuela and warned against a military intervention by confronting Washington and the European Union, which backed protests against one of Moscow's closest allies, Venezuelan partial recognized President Nicolás Maduro.
Monday, January 7th 2019 - 09:29 UTC
Brazil meat exports had a complicated 2018, buts sales are picking up

Export sales by Brazilian meat processors lagged last year as trade bans and a domestic truckers’ strike weighed on their ability to serve major customers like Russia and the European Union, according to data released by trade group ABPA.
Friday, December 28th 2018 - 08:55 UTC
Oil prices remain under pressure from US stockpiles and concerns with the global economy

Oil prices jumped as much as 3% on Friday to win back a chunk of the ground they lost in the previous session, but growth in U.S. crude stockpiles and ongoing concerns about the global economy kept markets under pressure.
Thursday, December 27th 2018 - 13:21 UTC
Russia announces successful test of unbeatable Avangard hypersonic missile

Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday announced his country had successfully tested a new hypersonic missile named Avangard, which he claimed is impossible to intercept. Putin made the announcement from the National Defence Control Centre in Moscow where he watched a live feed of the missile tests.
Thursday, December 27th 2018 - 09:01 UTC
Venezuela invites Russia to join in gold mining

Venezuelan authorities have offered Russian companies to take part in gold exploration and gold mining in the country, according to Russian Ambassador to Venezuela Vladimir Zaemsky.
Monday, December 24th 2018 - 08:37 UTC
Putin calls on Mrs. May not to succumb to calls for a second Brexit referendum

Vladimir Putin has urged Theresa May not to succumb to calls for a second referendum on Brexit. Speaking at his annual question and answer session with journalists, the Russian president questioned whether re-running a vote could be construed as democratic.
Friday, December 14th 2018 - 09:39 UTC
Venezuelan Foreign Minister formalises complaint against US Chargé d'Affaires

Venezuela's Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza Thursday handed an official note of protest to the Chargé d'Affaires of the United States in Caracas -James Story- against the coup d'état and assassination plan against President Nicolás Maduro Moros, it was announced.
Friday, December 14th 2018 - 09:12 UTC
Russian strategic bombers leaving Venezuela this Friday, as anticipated

Russia has told the United States that two of their strategic bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons will leave Venezuela on Friday, the White House said, ending a deployment that angered Washington.
Wednesday, December 12th 2018 - 08:36 UTC
Russian strategic bombers land in Venezuela; Maduro applauds, Washington furious

Two Russian strategic bomber aircraft capable of carrying nuclear weapons have landed in ally Venezuela, a show of support for Venezuela’s socialist government that has infuriated Washington