Young diplomats gather in Moscow
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Small contingent of U.S. forces to stay in Syria
Fewer than 1,000 US troops will stay in Syria, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said. "There will be less than a thousand for sure. And probably in the 500ish frame. Maybe six (hundred) but …
Ryabkov comments on Sullivan's nomination as U.S. Ambassador to Russia
Russia hopes the appointment of John Sullivan as the United States' new ambassador to Russia will work toward improving the relations, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on the sidelines …
Israeli diplomatic missions suspend work worldwide
Israeli diplomatic missions all over the world temporarily have shut down as part of a strike against the Finance Ministry's decision to cut diplomats' expense stipends, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said. "Due to the …
Iran ready to help Turkey-Syria dialogue
Tehran is ready to help for talks between Syria and Turkey to reach an understanding, Iranian ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said. "Iran has always backed political means to resolve disputes...and Tehran is happy …
Rouhani and Zarif to visit Azerbaijan
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit Azerbaijan, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said at a press conference. …
Sergey Lavrov on provocations in international diplomacy
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with the Rossiya-1 television channel that some countries take provocative steps on the global arena seeking to set others against this or that state. The …
UN General Assembly's Committee to be moved from New York?
Russia has officially submitted to the United Nations the draft proposal on moving sessions of the UN General Assembly's First Committee from New York to Vienna or Geneva, a diplomatic source said. "The document has been …
U.S. citizens try to illegally enter Severodvinsk
A new diplomatic row has sparked in Russia: three U.S. diplomats were removed from a train running between Nyonoksa and Severodvinsk in Russia's Arkhangelsk Region after being suspected of violating travel rules for foreigners in Russia. …
Cavusoglu: Turkey expects solidarity from NATO in Syria
Ankara expects to see solidarity from its NATO allies on Operation Peace Spring in northern Syria, Turkis Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said, speaking in a joint press conference with NATO’s Secretary …
Lavrov: Ankara confirms Turkey's respects Syria's territorial integrity
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has confirmed during his recent phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that Turkey respects Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity, the …
it is important for Georgia to restore air communication with Russia, Burjanadze says
The restoration of direct flights with Russia is important for the Georgian economy, the ex-speaker of the Georgian parliament, leader of the Democratic Movement-United Georgia opposition party Nino Burjanadze said. "For my part, I …
Moscow: U.S. unleashed visa war on Russia
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has reiterated Moscow’s readiness to respond to Washington’s decision to deny Russian delegates visas to participate in UN General Assembly events earlier this …
Lavrov: Russia to respond to situation over U.S. visas for delegation
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Russia will find ways to respond to Washington’s decision not to issue visas to certain members of the Russian delegation to the 74th UN General Assembly session. …
Lavrov holds brief talks with Zelensky
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held brief talks with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky at the reception organized by U.S. President Donald Trump for countries participating in the 74th session of the …
Putin invited to Kazakhstan
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Kazakhstan is under consideration, Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vasilenko said at a briefing. "Vladimir Putin’s visit is under …
European Union supports positive dynamics in relations between Russia and Ukraine, Mogherini says
The EU expects that after the liberation of convicted and detained citizens by Ukraine and Russia, the parties will maintain this dynamic in relations, the head of European diplomacy, Federica Mogherini said. "The EU expects that …
Trump nominates U.S. ambassador to Georgia
U.S. President Donald Trump has presented Californian Kelly Degnan for the role of the new U.S. ambassador to Georgia. Degnan currently serves as the political advisor to the Commander of United States …
Araghchi: Iran to continue talks with Europe after announcing 3rd retaliatory step on JCPOA
Iran will continue negotiations with European signatories of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) after announcing the next round of scrapping its obligations under the nuclear deal, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas …
Russia and Mongolia sign indefinite Treaty on Friendship
The Russian and Mongolian Presidents, Vladimir Putin and Khaltmaagiin Battulga, have signed a new Treaty on Friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and Mongolia. The …
