Istanbul talks are a serious step towards Ukrainian settlement, Grigory Karasin says
Russian Senator Grigory Karasin called for a serious assessment of the resumption of Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul
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Putin submits treaty on strategic partnership with Iran to Duma for ratification
Russian President Vladimir Putin has submitted the treaty on Russia's comprehensive strategic partnership with Iran to the government for ratification …
Karasin: Russia to fight at meeting with U.S.
Head of Russia's Federation Council Committee on International Affairs Grigory Karasin, who will lead the Russian delegation, said Moscow is hoping to achieve "some progress" at talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday. …
Russian delegation to leave for talks with US on March 23
The Federation Council announced that the Russian delegation will leave for talks with the US on Sunday. The meeting of the parties is scheduled for March 24.
Matviyenko: Heydar Aliyev stood at origins of Russia-Azerbaijan relations
The head of the Federation Council delivered a speech in Baku, emphasizing the importance of the strategic partnership between Russia and Azerbaijan. She also noted Heydar Aliyev's contribution to the emergence of relations between the two countries.
Ilham Aliyev holds talks with Valentina Matviyenko
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by Speaker of the Federation Council of Russia's Federal Assembly …
Speaker of Russia's Federation Council conveys message from Putin to Erdoğan
The Speaker of the Federation Council held a meeting with the Turkish president in Türkiye. During the talks, the situations around Ukraine and Syria were discussed, among other issues.
Matviyenko to meet with President of Grand National Assembly in Türkiye
On February 26-27, Federation Council Chairperson Valentina Matviyenko will pay an official visit to Türkiye
Matviyenko congratulates Azerbaijani President on his birthday
Chairperson of Russia's Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko has sent a congratulatory letter to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on his …
Russia to tighten liability for organizing illegal migration
Russia's Federation Council approved a bill classifying as an especially grave crime the organization of illegal migration committed by an organized group or with the aim of perpetrating grave or especially grave crimes. …
New Armenian Ambassador: I will try to improve relations between Moscow and Yerevan
The new ambassador of Armenia said that he planned to work on improving relations between the two countries "in this turbulent time".
Ilyas Umakhanov: May victory always accompany Azerbaijan!
The Azerbaijani authorities have successfully coped with a new challenge of democratic processes in the republic - organizing elections in the liberated territories, First Deputy Chairman of Russia's Federation Council Committee on Science, …
Russia ready for dialogue with Georgia
Russia is ready for a dialogue with Georgiaat least at the level of parliaments, Russia’s Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko said. "If Georgia wishes to hold a dialogue we are ready even now, …
Russian Consulate General to open in Khankendi this year
Russia is preparing to open a consulate general in the Azerbaijani city of Khankendi, said Grigory Karasin, chairman of the relevant committee of the Federation Council, at a meeting with the Azerbaijani delegation. The diplomat expressed hope for Baku's support in this matter.
Russia ready to return full cooperation with Georgia
The head of the Committee of the Russian Federation Council commented on the change of the special representative of the Prime Minister of Georgia for relations with Russia.
Vladimir Putin sets strategic goals for Russia
Russia is capable of responding to any challenges, even the most complex ones, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, delivering his annual State of the Nation Address to both houses of the Federal Assembly, the Russian parliament. …
Soviet ex-premier Nikolay Ryzhkov passes away
Ex-chairman of the Soviet Council of Ministers (or "premier") and member of the upper house Russian Federation Council (or "senate") Nikolay Ryzhkov passed away at the age of 94, …
Russia's presidential election to be held on March 17
The Russian Federation Council unanimously agreed to officially designate March 17, 2024 as the date for next year’s presidential election at a plenary meeting on December 7. "The Russian Federation Council …
Russia presidential elections 2024: Federation Council to set date tomorrow
The Russian Federation Council will discuss officially designating March 17, 2024 as the date for next year’s presidential election at a plenary meeting on December 7, chair of the …
Matviyenko: relations between Moscow and Baku develop increasingly
Relations between Russia and Azerbaijan are developing increasingly. Constant contact between the presidents is important, Matvienko said.
