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U.S. could shut nearly 30 embassies, consulates overseas

U.S. could shut nearly 30 embassies, consulates overseas

The US Department of State is considering shutting a number of diplomatic missions abroad, The New York Times reported. The Trump administration is considering plans to close 10 embassies and 17 consulates and reduce or consolidate the …

Lavrov and Rubio discuss agreements in Riyadh

Lavrov and Rubio discuss agreements in Riyadh

The Russian Foreign Minister and the US Secretary of State had a telephone conversation, during which they discussed the agreements reached in Riyadh and bilateral relations.

Ilham Aliyev: we need to have peace in South Caucasus

Ilham Aliyev: we need to have peace in South Caucasus

Azerbaijan remains committed to the peace process, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said, addressing the opening ceremony of the 12th Global Baku Forum. He recalled that 613 innocent people were killed during the Khojaly …

Marco Rubio names conditions for ending Ukraine conflict

Marco Rubio names conditions for ending Ukraine conflict

Ending the Ukraine conflict will require long and difficult diplomatic work, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a press conference following Russian-U.S. talks in Riyadh. "And when you talk about an …

U.S. expects to deploy border patrol team in Armenia

U.S. expects to deploy border patrol team in Armenia

The United States is expected to deploy a border patrol team in Armenia, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced prior to the signing ceremony of a Strategic Partnership Commission Charter with Armenia in Washington D.C. …

Ilham Aliyev urges to stop arming Armenia

Ilham Aliyev urges to stop arming Armenia

The process of arming Armenia is proceeding, Azerbaijan's calls to stop arming Armenia have not been heard in France and the U.S., Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said in an interview with VGTRK and RIA Novosti. The …

U.S. preparing to sanctions against Georgia

U.S. preparing to sanctions against Georgia

The United States has other sanctions that they are preparing to unfold in the coming weeks, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said. "We are preparing an additional sanction package that we …

U.S. promises not to interfere in new Syria affairs

U.S. promises not to interfere in new Syria affairs

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview with the Paris Match magazine following his visit to France. The new U.S. leader said he doesn't want to get involved in the Syrian crisis. …