Russia has blamed the United States for triggering the worst gas supply crisis in Europe by pushing European leaders toward the "suicidal" step of imposing sanctions on Moscow over its military offensive in Ukraine.

The controversial two-day visit to Chinese Taipei by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has drawn strong reactions from many countries, who have blasted the US government for provoking Beijing. 

The US is set to donate 580 Phoenix Ghost kamikaze drones to Ukraine, deepening the country’s involvement in the simmering war in defiance of repeated warnings by Moscow.

Russia says the United States and its allies are on the brink of an open military conflict with Moscow, as tensions continue to grow between the Kremlin and the West over Ukraine.

Russia has warned Western governments that any further attack on the Russian territory would trigger tough military response from Moscow.

Russia has planned to take further measures against UK media based in the country, after London imposed new sanctions targeting Russian state media outlets, including Sputnik news agency.

Russia has urged the United States to inform the world about the military biological programs that were implemented in Ukraine.

Russia has decided to optimize its diplomatic staff numbers in Ukraine.

Russia repeats its call on the Israeli regime to stop its incessant attacks on Syrian soil.

Moscow has barred entry into Russia of seven British citizens involved in anti-Russian activities in retaliation for a similar move by London against the same number of Russians back in August.