Fyodor Lukyanov

 Does PACE want to return Russia?

Does PACE want to return Russia?

Strasbourg intends to continue its dialogue with Russia to break the PACE deadlock, a spokesperson for the secretary-general of the Council of Europe, Daniel Holtgen, said. The Izvestia newspaper writes in an …

When will Russian-US storm begin?

When will Russian-US storm begin?

Moscow should map the way forward in its relations with the United States, despite a set of circumstances that hinder this, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said at the Primakov Readings forum in Moscow. …

Do Russians forgive the West?

Do Russians forgive the West?

The number of Russians, interested in improving relations with the West has increased dramatically, according to the latest survey of Levada Center. 71% of respondents were in favor of the expansion of political, cultural …

Trump vs Clinton: who beats whom?

Trump vs Clinton: who beats whom?

The US Democratic and Republican parties officially approved their candidates, who became the main contenders for the presidency. The former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton secured the 2383 delegates needed …

Erdogan and Yildirim congratulate Putin and Medvedev on Day of Russia (what could it mean?)

Erdogan and Yildirim congratulate Putin and Medvedev on Day of Russia (what could it mean?)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sent a letter to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to congratulate him and all Russians on the Day of Russia and wished the relations between Moscow and Ankara will come to a level that it deserves. "Dear Mr. President, on behalf of the Turkish people I congratulate you and all the Russians on the Day of Russia, and hope that the relations between Russia and Turkey will come to a level that it deserves in the near future," RIA Novosti cited him as saying. Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım has also sent a similar letter to his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev. Yıldırım said in his letter, "I hope that our relations will reach the level which is necessary for the common interests of two countries' peoples. I wish the Russians well-being and prosperity," the head of the Turkish government wrote.

 Fyodor Lukyanov: Russia should move towards South

Fyodor Lukyanov: Russia should move towards South

Earlier this week, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin confirmed plans of the Russian authorities to hold a trilateral meeting between the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the Iranian Foreign Minister …

Will Europe cancel Schengen?

Will Europe cancel Schengen?

The Ministers of Interior and Justice of the EU member states met today in Amsterdam where they tried to determine the method in the framework of informal discussions that will help to limit the flow of migrants to the EU passing through the …

Fyodor Lukyanov: EU expects significant changes

Fyodor Lukyanov: EU expects significant changes

The mass attacks on women that took place in several cities in Germany on New Year's Eve provoked a rise of speeches on the theme of migration, the discrepancy of Islamic and European values ​​and even the rapid demise of Europe. The head of the ...

RIAC and Valdai Club discuss Islamic State

RIAC and Valdai Club discuss Islamic State

Today Moscow hosted a presentation of the analytical report titled 'Islamic state: alternative statehood?'. The document, where Russian orientalists and international law expert have summarized all available information on this …