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Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: AP)

Moscow will ultimately respond to insolence of US sanctions: Putin

The US legislation is aimed at punishing the Kremlin for allegedly meddling in the 2016 US presidential election.

28 July 2017 8:16 AM IST

Nicolas Maduro, President of Venezuela. (Photo: AP)

Venezuelan President Maduro lashes out at insolent US sanctions

The US measures came as Venezuela's opposition began a two-day nationwide strike aimed at ousting the president through...

27 July 2017 12:34 PM IST

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (Photo: AP)

'Get your pig hands out of here', says Venezuelan leader to Trump

The remarks come a day after the Trump administration slapped sanctions against eight members of Venezuela's Supreme...

20 May 2017 10:06 AM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: AP)

Putin says Russia will not expel US diplomats

Putin said however that Moscow reserved the right to retaliate after Washington's decision to expel 35 diplomats.

30 Dec 2016 7:16 PM IST

US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: AFP)

After sanctions, Russia calls Obama govt lame duck'

The embassy's post followed the US's announcement of a series of measures against Russia, including expelling 35 agents.

30 Dec 2016 3:35 PM IST

A Rohingya Muslim refugee child cries as she sits in the Kutupalong refugee camp in Coxs Bazar, Bangladesh, on Monday (Photo: AFP/ Representational)

US sanctions top Myanmar general for atrocities against Rohingyas

The Trump administration announced penalties against 13 people worldwide in all.

22 Dec 2017 1:15 PM IST

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. (Photo: AFP)

Iran to impose legal restrictions on US after sanctions

The sanctions on 25 individuals and entities were the opening salvo by Trump who has vowed a more aggressive policy...

4 Feb 2017 9:27 AM IST