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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Newsweek
US Citizen Held at Russia Airport With Gun, $138K Check
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Russian customs agency said it detained a dual U.S.-Russian citizen at an airport in Moscow after she was found with a gun and a bank check for $138,000. She was stopped at Moscow Vnukovo International Airport having arrived from the U.S. via Turkey, the agency said. In her suitcase was an American Colt Combat Commander 45-caliber semi-automatic pistol with three empty clips, officials said, and during a personal search she took the bank check out from a concealed body bag. The woman, who was not named, told the authorities she did not know that she needed to declare the items to customs because she is a dual citizen. She is a permanent resident in the U.S. A criminal case was opened for the smuggling of firearms and money, and the woman is now held in pre-trial detention, Russian customs said. This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
Japan Today
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Japan Today
Russia says U.S. has canceled next round of talks on easing tensions
FILE PHOTO: National flags of Russia and the U.S. fly at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow, Russia April 11, 2017. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/ File Photo Russia said on Monday that the United States had canceled the next round of talks between the two countries, an apparent setback in a process launched by presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to improve bilateral ties. In a statement, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova did not say if Washington had given any reason for the break in the talks, which began after Trump returned to the White House in January. Russia had described relations as "below zero" under the previous administration of President Joe Biden, which provided advanced U.S. weapons to Ukraine and imposed multiple rounds of sanctions on Moscow over the war. "As of today, the next meeting within the framework of bilateral consultations on eliminating 'irritants' in order to normalize the activities of diplomatic missions of both countries has been cancelled at the initiative of the American negotiators," Zakharova said. "We hope that the pause they have taken will not last too long." Russia had said only last week that the U.S.-Russia talks - which have been proceeding on a separate track from discussions about ending the war in Ukraine - would soon move to Moscow from Istanbul. However, the Kremlin - while denying that dialogue had stalled - also said last week that there were "a lot of blockages in bilateral relations" and talks on improving them were not expected to yield quick results. Both sides say there is huge potential for business and investment deals if relations improve. But Trump, despite holding five phone calls with President Vladimir Putin - most recently on Saturday - has voiced frustration about Russia's war actions in Ukraine and the lack of any visible progress towards a peace deal. © Thomson Reuters 2025.
Straits Times
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Russia says US has cancelled next round of talks on easing tensions
National flags of Russia and the U.S. fly at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow, Russia April 11, 2017. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/ File Photo Russia says US has cancelled next round of talks on easing tensions MOSCOW - Russia said on Monday that the United States had cancelled the next round of talks between the two countries, an apparent setback in a process launched by presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to improve bilateral ties. In a statement, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova did not say if Washington had given any reason for the break in the talks, which began after Trump returned to the White House in January. Russia had described relations as "below zero" under the previous administration of President Joe Biden, which provided advanced U.S. weapons to Ukraine and imposed multiple rounds of sanctions on Moscow over the war. "As of today, the next meeting within the framework of bilateral consultations on eliminating 'irritants' in order to normalize the activities of diplomatic missions of both countries has been cancelled at the initiative of the American negotiators," Zakharova said. "We hope that the pause they have taken will not last too long." Russia had said only last week that the U.S.-Russia talks - which have been proceeding on a separate track from discussions about ending the war in Ukraine - would soon move to Moscow from Istanbul. However, the Kremlin - while denying that dialogue had stalled - also said last week that there were "a lot of blockages in bilateral relations" and talks on improving them were not expected to yield quick results. Both sides say there is huge potential for business and investment deals if relations improve. But Trump, despite holding five phone calls with President Vladimir Putin - most recently on Saturday - has voiced frustration about Russia's war actions in Ukraine and the lack of any visible progress towards a peace deal. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
New Straits Times
12-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
PM starts 4-day Russia visit today
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim heads to Russia today for a four-day official visit as part of a move to deepen ties between both countries amid shifting geopolitical currents. The visit, Anwar's second to the country in eight months, is at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin, and is crucial to position Malaysia as a key partner in Russia's expanding engagement with the Islamic world. Anwar is scheduled to arrive at Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport at 6pm local time today. He is expected to be welcomed by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Malaysia's ambassador to Russia Datuk Cheong Loon Lai, senior officials and Russian representatives, including Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Ryabkov Sergey Alexeevich and Russian ambassador to Malaysia Nail Latypov. Later tonight, the prime minister is expected to host a dinner for around 100 Malaysians in Russia, including students. Tomorrow, Anwar will attend a roundtable with Russian captains of industry at Moscow' historic Metropol Hotel, followed by a series of one-on-one meetings. He is then scheduled to meet Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin at the House of Government. The Malaysian delegation will have official talks with Putin at the Kremlin, where discussions are expected to focus on trade, education, technological collaboration and expanding cooperation with the Muslim world. A joint press conference is expected to follow. Anwar is also scheduled to meet Grand Mufti Sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin, chairman of Russia's Council of Muftis, to deepen Malaysia's engagement with Islamic institutions and communities in Russia. On Thursday, the prime minister will deliver a public lecture at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Russia's top diplomatic academy, where he will be conferred an honorary doctorate. The event is expected to highlight Malaysia's long-standing education ties with Russia, which have seen thousands of Malaysians study in Russian universities, particularly in medicine and engineering. The second leg of the visit takes Anwar to Kazan, the capital of the Tatarstan, where he is scheduled to meet the rais (head) of the republic and visit the Russia Halal Expo and Kazan Hi-Technology Park. Anwar will also take part in the Strategic Vision Group: Russia-Islamic World dialogue and deliver a keynote address at the XVI International Economic Forum, "Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2025". Formerly known as KazanSummit, the forum was rebranded in 2023 and has become one of the largest platforms for dialogue between Russia and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation members. Tatarstan, a constituent republic of the Russian Federation located in the Volga region, is known for its strong economic base, cultural diversity and role as a bridge between Russia and the Islamic world. With a population made up primarily of Tatars, a Turkic Muslim ethnic group, and Russians, the republic is regarded as a model for religious and ethnic coexistence. Malaysia's trade with Russia hit RM14.22 billion in 2023, with its exports led by ball bearings, electrical machinery and rubber products. Russia's main exports to Malaysia include refined petroleum, coal and potassic fertilisers. The prime minister last visited Russia in September 2024 for the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, where he met Putin and voiced support for multipolar global cooperation. Malaysia has since become a partner country in BRICS, the emerging-market bloc originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Observer
23-04-2025
- Business
- Observer
HM concludes russia visit
MOSCOW: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left Moscow on Tuesday evening after a two-day state visit to the Russian Federation. His Majesty the Sultan was seen off at Vnukovo International Airport by Maxim Reshetnikov, Minister of Economic Development, some officials in Russia and members of the Omani embassy in the Moscow. - ONA
