Fico calls for dialogue between West and Russia
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has spoken in favor of dialogue between the West and Russia.
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New round of Russia-Ukraine talks to take place on February 17
The next round of trilateral talks between Russia and Ukraine will be held on February 17 in Geneva, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
US Secretary of State outlines approach to ties with China
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at the Munich Security Conference that fundamental differences between Western countries and China will persist for the foreseeable future.
Russian Foreign Ministry and State Department maintain contacts - Moscow
The Russian Foreign Ministry and the U.S. Department of State continue contacts quite actively, with no pauses or breaks, director of the ministry’s North Atlantic department Alexander Gusarov said.
Jacob Helberg to accompany JD Vance to Baku and Yerevan
US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg will join Vice President J.D. Vance's delegation on an upcoming visit to Azerbaijan and Armenia, the State Department announced.
US expands anti-Iran sanctions once again
The U.S. State Department announced new sanctions targeting entities, individuals and vessels connected to the illicit trade in Iranian petroleum, petroleum products, and petrochemical products.
Arms control must become multilateral issue - US
The U.S. administration believes that arms control should become a multilateral issue and that China must be involved in it, US Secretary of State and national security advisor Marco Rubio said in an article released by the U.S. State Department.
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.
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 US 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.
