In response to the new U.S. sanctions, Russia will continue to dispose of the U.S Treasury bonds as well as increase payments in national currencies, the Kommersant newspaper reports, citing the statement of the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, made during the broadcast of Russia -1 TV channel.

"We have reduced investments to a minimum. We will continue to reduce our investments in the U.S. economy and American treasury bonds and will …

The Foreign Minister of Russia, Sergey Lavrov excludes the possibility for Russia's participation in the Normandy four summit prior to withdrawal of armed forces and assets near Stanytsia Luhanska and granting "special status" to the Donbas, reports Interfax-Ukraine.

"We are all for the active work of the Normandy four but not when these meetings end with agreements that are not being implemented," said Lavrov.

The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry recalled that there was no withdrawal of …

President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that the country is in the final stages of preparation of a new military operation in Syria, reported Anadolu news agency.

“With God’s help, in the near future, we will free new territories and secure peace there,” said Erdogan.

He noted that Ankara is in the final stage of preparing for an operation in new Syrian regions. So, just like before, with the military operations “Euphrates Shield” and “Olive Branch,” stability could be achieved. …