Senior lawmaker sees US visit by Russian MPs as historic
The U.S. visit by a delegation of the Russian State Duma can be considered historic, first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs Vyacheslav Nikonov said.
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US congressmen invited to come to Russia
U.S. congressmen have an invitation to visit Russia after interparliamentary consultations held in Washington conclude, the Russian President’s Special Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries Kirill Dmitriev said.
Trump mulls Kharg Island takeover to force Iran to open strait - report
The U.S. administration is considering occupying or blockading Iran’s Kharg Island to pressure Iran into reopening the strait of Hormuz, Axios reported, citing sources.
Ankara offers Moscow and Kiev to hold talks in Istanbul
The Turkish presidential administration has announced a mediation initiative for the next round of talks between Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine.
Iran rejects US nuclear demands
Iran has dismissed the demands presented by the United States during the recent Geneva talks, according to media reports, with Tehran confirming that uranium enrichment activities will continue.
Israel refuses to allocate funds for Board of Peace - media
The Israeli Finance Ministry will not allocate funds to support the Gaza Board of Peace, Israeli media reports.
Washington to host first meeting of Board of Peace
U.S. President Donald Trump will preside over the first meeting of his Board of Peace today.
Russia interested in economic cooperation with US - Peskov
According to the Kremlin, Moscow is ready to resume economic contacts with Washington.
Pezeshkian: Iran ready for nuclear inspections
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said during a speech marking the 47th anniversary of Iran's Islamic Revolution that his country is prepared for "any verification" of its nuclear programme, insisting Tehran is not seeking atomic weapons.
US approves 3bln-F-15 sustainment sale to Saudi Arabia
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $3 billion sale to Saudi Arabia to support the sustainment of the Kingdom’s F-15 fighter jet fleet.
Tehran requests no talks with Washington - Araghchi
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he has not been in contact with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in recent days or requested negotiations, state media reports.
We are prepared for potential US aggression - Iranian UN Envoy
Iran's Permanent Representative to the UN criticized Washington and stated that Tehran is prepared for any scenario, including potential aggression from the USA.
Talks on Ukraine set to continue next week - Peskov
Trilateral talks on the Ukrainian settlement are set to continue next week, although no exact date has been set yet, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
US to scale down participation in several-NATO mechanisms
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to reduce its participation in about 30 NATO mechanisms amid President Donald Trump’s plan to cut U.S. military presence in Europe, The Washington Post wrote, citing sources.
Rubio to meet with Mirzoyan in Washington
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will hold a meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on Tuesday in Washington, the U.S. State Department's press service reported.
State Duma deputies invited to Washington
A delegation of Russian State Duma deputies may visit Washington in January, according to US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna.
Trump recalls heads of diplomatic missions in US: envoys of Armenia and 28 other countries suspended - report
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to recall a number of career diplomats holding senior positions from 29 foreign missions, the Associated Press reported, citing unnamed State Department officials.
Peskov: Moscow prepares for talks with Washington on Ukraine
The Kremlin has stated that Russia and the USA are in contact to assess how recent negotiations involving European and Ukrainian officials have impacted the potential settlement terms for the conflict in Ukraine.
US expands list of countries under immigration ban
The entry ban to the US will now apply to citizens of more than 10 additional countries. The policy, initiated under former President Donald Trump, previously applied to 19 countries.
National Guard soldiers shot in 'attack near White House
Two National Guard soldiers were shot on Wednesday in Washington near the White House in what officials described as a targeted ambush.
