Dmitry Peskov

Russia's government reportedly attempted to fully block WhatsApp on Wednesday in what the messaging service called an effort to drive users to a state-owned surveillance app, according to WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META). “Trying to isolate over 100 million users...

Gold futures climbed 1.6% on Monday morning in New York, on track to snap a six-session losing streak. The yellow metal’s surge came on the heels of escalating rhetoric from Moscow after reports indicated that President Joe Biden had authorized Ukraine to launch strikes on Russian territory...

As the U.S. presidential race heats up, Russia has indicated that it views Democratic candidate Kamala Harris as a more predictable adversary than Donald Trump. This perspective comes despite no expectations of improved relations between Russia and the U.S. What Happened: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry...

The Kremlin said that while it doesn’t think that President Joe Biden and his administration were behind the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the political environment fostered by Biden’s administration indirectly led to the attack. What Happened: The...

President Joe Biden has pledged to hold Russia accountable for the imprisonment of Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, marking the one-year anniversary of his arrest. What Happened: On Friday, President Biden condemned Russia’s “appalling attempts...

In the wake of a terrorist assault on a concert venue in a suburb of Moscow, the Kremlin has issued a warning to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov regarding the platform’s alleged use for terrorist activities. What Happened: On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s...

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton harshly criticized right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson following his recent decision to interview Russian president Vladimir Putin. What Happened: Clinton, in an interview with MSNBC on Thursday, referred to Carlson as a “useful idiot.”...

The Kremlin has dismissed the CIA’s recent attempt to recruit Russian spies through social media, calling it a futile endeavor. What Happened: Russian spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, on Tuesday, mocked the CIA’s effort to attract Russian spies via social media, reported Politico. “...

The foreign ministers of Russia and North Korea convened in Pyongyang on Thursday amid Washington’s growing suspicion of weapon transfers between Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin’s nations. What Happened: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in...

Russia rejects any proposed peace agreement, insisting its war in Ukraine will continue indefinitely, Business Insider reports. “There are currently no grounds for an agreement. We will continue the operation for the foreseeable future,” Kremlin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told...

Many were surprised to see the markets turn positive on Thursday after the Labor Department reported an 8.2% year-over-year increase in the consumer price index for September, which sent the SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) tumbling lower in premarket trading. But Thursday...

A Kremlin spokesman laughed off rumors about Russian President Vladimir Putin being terminally ill, insisting that Putin is "fighting fit" and even playing sports. What Happened: Kremlin diplomat Dmitry Peskov dismissed Putin's grueling health condition rumors...

The Associated Press reported Friday morning that Russia was actively considering extending financial aid to Greece. "If the Greeks ask for a loan then we will consider it, but they have not yet asked," Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, told the AP...