Interstate relations

A list of statements by the Russian side on the conflict around Ukraine, which Washington regards as disinformation, has been published.

Words about the disconnection of the Russian Federation from the SWIFT interbank payment system are dangerous, as they can resume the civil war in Ukraine from the side of the Kiev authorities.

The thesis about the alleged threat to Russia from the Ukrainian democracy is “amazing stupidity”.

This issue will be discussed at a meeting of the commission on emergency situations, as well as at a meeting of the Government of the country.

Kiev does not want to put up with Germany's refusal to supply arms.

The press secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov noted the question of how the situation with the "omicron" could affect the visit of Vladimir Putin to China.

Moscow does not even intend to discuss Washington's demands for Russian troops to "go to the barracks".

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko had a telephone conversation with the head of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who informed about the measures taken in the country to stabilize the situation.

The Kremlin is extremely negative about the list of new possible sanctions against Russia presented by the United States. This was announced by Dmitry Peskov.

Press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov commented on the possible accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO.

The first deputy head of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federation Council, Vladimir Dzhabarov commented on the US demand from Russia to ensure the transparency of military exercises taking place on its territory.

The US statements on the situation in Kazakhstan showed that Washington refuses to recognize the sovereignty of this country and continues to defame Russia, said Konstantin Kosachev.

The Tajik president believes that against the backdrop of clashes in Kazakhstan, what is happening on the CSTO's borders is of particular importance.

In talks with the U.S. on security guarantees, Moscow wants to test Washington's ability to make responsible decisions at a difficult time for European security.

• French President Emmanuel Macron will hold talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin again in the coming days.