China's premier hopes trade war can be averted, pledges more open economy
Voicing hopes that Beijing and the United States could avoid a trade war, Premier Li Keqiang told the close of the annual parliament session that China would open its economy further, so that foreign and Chinese firms can compete on an equal footing.
Putin tells U.S. to send evidence of vote meddling
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Washington to send him hard evidence that his citizens meddled in U.S. elections, mocking accusations to date as“yelling and hollering in the United States Congress”.
China says it does not want a trade war with U.S.
China does not want a trade war with the United States but will defend its interests, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Sunday, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a plan to put tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Russia tells EU gas supplies via Ukraine under no immediate threat
Russia’s Energy Ministry said on Saturday that gas giant Gazprom’s intention to terminate contracts with Ukraine poses no immediate threat to natural gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine.
U.S. still unsure who directed Syria attack, despite Russian dead
The United States is still unsure who directed a Feb. 7 attack on U.S. and U.S.-backed forces in Syria, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Saturday, even as he acknowledged accounts that Russian civilian contractors were involved.
Estonia calls for EU to spend more for defense in border states
Estonia, worried about a continued Russian military buildup, on Sunday called for the European Union to spend more on the defense of its external borders.
China says will protect its interests amid U.S. trade probe
China’s Commerce Ministry said on Saturday the country will take necessary steps to protect itself if a final U.S. decision on imposing steep curbs on steel and aluminum imports from China and other countries affects China’s interests.
Russian envoy says Israeli bill on Ukraine's Stalin-era deaths a 'wrong step'
A Russian diplomat cautioned Israel on Wednesday over a proposed law that would formally recognize the deaths of millions of Ukrainians under Soviet rule as a genocide.
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