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Moscow Gives Latvian Ambassador Two Weeks to Leave Russia

Moscow said on Friday that Latvia's ambassador had been given two weeks to leave Russia, accusing the Baltic state and EU member of "total Russophobia...

Russia's Lavrov Gets Controversial Welcome in South Africa

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was welcomed by his South African counterpart for talks in Pretoria on Monday, in a visit that has sparked criticism...

downgraded relations

Moscow Expels Estonian Ambassador as Tallinn Pledges More Arms to Kyiv

Russia has expelled Estonia’s ambassador from Moscow in a move against its “Russophobic” Baltic neighbor, Russia’s Foreign Ministry ...

auspicious gifts

Putin Presents Rings to his Fellow CIS Leaders During Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin presented symbolic rings to the leaders of the various former Soviet republics that now make up the Moscow-dominated Commonwealth...

Ukraine Demands Russia's Removal from UN Security Council

Ukraine called for Russia to be removed as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council on Monday. "Ukraine calls on the member states of...

Resuming Talks With Russia, U.S. Offers 'Substantial' Deal on Prisoners

U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken said he expected a telephone call "in the coming days" with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

search for solutions

Russia and Ukraine Address Grain Crisis in First Talks Since March

The high-stakes meeting broke up after slightly more than three hours without any immediate signs of a breakthrough.

Return to Sender

U.S., U.K. Embassies Ignore Forced Pro-War Change of Address

The British Embassy now officially stands on “1 Luhansk People’s Republic Square.”

New ‘Iron Curtain’ Descending Between Moscow and the West – Russian Minister

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed that relations between Russia and the EU no longer existed.

Russian UN Diplomat Quits Over ‘Bloody and Needless’ Ukraine War

"Never have I been so ashamed of my country."

Netherlands Halts Visas at Moscow Embassy After Diplomat Expulsions

The embassy made the “tough and sad decision” to halt visa services after its entire visa section was expelled.

Russia’s U.S. Ambassador Decries Banking ‘Blockade’

"In effect, the embassy is under a blockade by the U.S. government agencies," Ambassador Anatoly Antonov told state television.

Retaking initiative

UN Chief to Meet Putin in Russia, Zelensky in Ukraine

Putin has not taken Guterres's phone calls since the UN chief said the invasion violated the UN charter.

diplomatic cuts

Russia Closes Baltic Consulates, Expels Staff

The move comes in retaliation to similar Russian consulate closures by Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

curbed enthusiasm

Russian Negotiator Says Too Early for Top Meeting on Ukraine

He said he did not share the "optimism" of Ukraine's negotiators on the possibility of talks between Putin and Zelensky.

Russian, Ukrainian Negotiators Begin Talks in Istanbul

"The whole world is waiting for good news from you," Turkey's Erdogan told the delegations.

Russia Accuses U.S. of Hindering Ukraine Talks

"It's hard to avoid the impression that our American colleagues are holding [the Ukrainians'] hand," Lavrov said.

Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish Ministers to Meet Thursday

Turkey has sought to mediate between Russia and Ukraine and offered on several occasions to host talks at leaders' level or technical discussions.

'blame-shifting'

China Denies Asking Russia to Delay Invasion Until After Olympics

Beijing has taken a cautious line over the actions of its close ally.

Ukraine Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Russia as Invasion Progresses

Zelenskiy made the declaration in a live televised address, comparing Russia to Nazi Germany.

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