Board of Peace not to replace UN - Rubio
The Board of Peace, established at the US' initiative, is not intended to replace the UN, Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor to the President, said.
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Israel seeks to reduce military sectors dependence on US - report
Israel seeks a new 10-year security deal with the United States, even though the country is preparing for a future with reduced American cash grants, the Financial Times reported.
Rubio discusses Iran with Saudi FM
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud about regional security and stability and the ongoing situation in Iran, the U.S. State Department said in a readout of the phone call.
Bayramov and Rubio discuss Baku-Yerevan ties
Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday evening, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.
Suspension only applies to US immigrant visas, US State Department clarifies
The temporary suspension of the US visa process for citizens of 75 countries, including Russia, will only apply to immigrant visas
US suspends visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Russia
Consular officers must now deny visas based on current legislation until the review of applicant screening and selection procedures is completed
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.
State Department urges U.S. citizens to leave Russia
The U.S. State Department has renewed its "do not travel" advisory for Russia on January 2, urging American citizens to leave Russia immediately.
Rubio discusses Yemen with Saudi Arabian FM
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
State Department refutes reports of US plans for $60 billion Gaza reconstruction grant
The US State Department has refuted a media report claiming Washington is preparing a $60 billion grant for Gaza's reconstruction, saying that the information is false.
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.
U.S. backs Iraq plan to move Lukoil West Qurna-2 to American firm
The U.S. government is backing Iraq's plan to transfer Lukoil PJSC's stake in the West Qurna 2 oil field to a U.S. company.
Marco Rubio hails current talks on Ukraine as most productive
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said ongoing negotiations for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal were “meaningful” and “productive.”
Media: Steven Witkoff to travel to Russia after success in Geneva
The US side is determined to resolve the Ukrainian conflict quickly: following today's talks with Kiev in Geneva, Steven Witkoff may fly directly to Moscow.
U.S. actively working on new plan for Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that the Trump administration is in communication with both Kiev and Moscow to come up with ideas for possible Ukraine peace plans.
Rubio and Fidan discuss Gaza ceasefire
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Washington to discuss the ceasefire in Gaza and next steps to ensure stability in the region, the U.S. State Department reported.
Rubio plans to visit Central Asian states
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he planned to visit the five Central Asian countries in the coming year, as he met their foreign ministers.
State Department elaborates on Lavrov-Rubio phone talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio have discussed upcoming contacts between Moscow and Washington to resolve the Ukraine conflict, the U.S. Department of State said.
Sergey Lavrov and Marco Rubio hold phone talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio by phone on Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
