Russia reiterates its stated position on the use of nuclear weapons, saying such a move will be taken only if Moscow is faced with an existential threat.

Russia has urged the United States to stop escalating tensions over Ukraine after Washington announced it will be deploying several thousand troops to Eastern Europe.

Russia says it can no longer “tolerate” NATO's eastward expansion and “gradual invasion” of Ukraine.

Russia says it does not understand the US criticism over Moscow’s troop deployment within its own territorial jurisdiction, while the presence of American troops in Europe does not cause any jitters.

The Russian government backs China’s reported test of a hypersonic missile, saying that the test did not breach any of Beijing’s international obligations.

Russia warns that Ukraine's potential accession to the Western military alliance of NATO would exacerbate the ongoing conflict in the Russian-speaking east of the country.

Russia condemns US for launching 'a hybrid war' by slapping sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline project, and denies role in US cyberattacks.

The Kremlin says the Russian leader is awaiting final results to be released before sending his congratulations to the official winner of the 2020 US presidential election.

Russia has warned against actions that could endanger the peace process in Syria.

The Kremlin says it is Turkey’s responsibility to stop militants in Syria’s northwestern province of Idlib from firing on civilian and Russian targets.