Interstate relations

Members of the opposition and activists staged a spontaneous rally at the hotel where Vladimir Pozner had birthday dinner.

"Stop reckless statements about Vladimir Putin and move on to constructive dialogue with Russia". A letter with such a demand to Joe Biden was sent at once by 27 American organizations.

The format of the "European troika" - Russia, Germany and France - retains an obvious potential for the future - this is the opinion of the vice-speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev.

Crimean authorities thank European countries for sanctions against Russia.

Kiev's efforts to reclaim Crimea are in vain, no matter who is doing it. This position was voiced by RIA Novosti State Duma deputy from Crimea Dmitry Belik.

Beijing's decision is a response to the coordinated actions of the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and Canada.

277 Belarusian officials are banned from entering Latvia, and 274 Belarusians are banned from entering Estonia and Lithuania.

Russia expects the resumption of dialogue as soon as circumstances allow.

The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova, commenting on the statements of the NATO Secretary General for Russia, advised to address the gaps in the alliance countries.