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China, Russia Say To Strengthen Cooperation in Lavrov Visit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in China for a two-day official visit on Monday, as the two countries look to deepen diplomatic ties.

diplomatic posting

Ukraine’s Ex-Army Chief Zaluzhny Appointed Ambassador to U.K.

The appointment comes a month after the popular general was removed from his position as the country's commander-in-chief.

Sports diplomacy

Inaugural ‘Games of the Future’ Fail to Undo Moscow’s International Isolation

Experts called the games “an attempt by Putin’s inner circle to show him…that everything in Russia is like before and even better.”

recalled diplomat

Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for Ex-Ukrainian Ambassador to Kazakhstan

The case against Pyotr Vrublevsky is linked to remarks he made in 2022, saying that Ukrainian soldiers should “kill as many Russians as possible.”

latin american tour

Russia, Venezuela To Boost Cooperation in Energy, Including Nuclear

Russia's Sergei Lavrov arrived in Venezuela late Monday from Cuba as part of a Latin American tour as Moscow seeks new diplomatic and trading partners...

'de jure and de facto'

Kremlin Hopes Armenia Joining ICC Will Not Affect Relations

Yerevan is now required to arrest Vladimir Putin if he sets foot on Armenian territory, as the ICC issued an arrest warrant for the Russian leader last...

Russia Mulls Barring Citizens in 'Unfriendly' Countries From Voting in 2024 Election – Vedomosti

Authorities have reportedly not yet decided whether polling stations at embassies in "unfriendly" countries will open for Russian citizens.

Russia Reopens Embassy in Burkina Faso Closed in 1992

Since coming to power in September 2022, Burkina Faso's ruling junta has distanced itself from France and moved closer to Russia.

Iran Summons Russian Envoy Over Statement on Disputed Gulf Islands

Iran's key ally Russia signed a joint declaration with Arab countries which "supported peaceful solutions and initiatives" to resolve the dispute.

north Macedonia

Russia Controversy Overshadows OSCE Security Summit

Ukraine and the Baltic states are boycotting this year's OSCE summit over the Russian foreign minister's attendance at the event.

deepening dependence

Putin Arrives in Beijing Seeking Diplomatic, Economic Support from ‘Dear Friend’ Xi

The Kremlin hopes to secure commodity contracts, agreements to share cutting-edge technologies and a declaration of Beijing’s backing of Moscow.

Russia Hosts Taliban Talks as It Seeks Regional Influence

Since U.S. forces pulled out of Kabul in 2021, Russia and China have taken advantage of the vacuum, holding talks with the Taliban despite deep ideological...

DIPLOMATIC WARNINGS

Seoul Summons Russian Ambassador After Kim-Putin Summit

Seoul warned the Ambassador against Russia forming military ties with North Korea.

'exchange of views'

Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit Russia for Security Talks

China's Foreign Ministry said the visit would be a "routine event" and would seek to "promote the development of bilateral relations."

diplomatic divisions

Russia's Lavrov Says G20 Summit a 'Success'

G20 leaders papered over deep divisions over Russia's invasion of its neighbor, alluding to the problems caused by the war but refraining from blaming...

diplomatic cuts

Moscow Adds Norway to List of ‘Unfriendly’ States

The move comes after Norway expelled 15 Russian embassy employees accused of working undercover as intelligence officers.

behind the scenes

Former U.S. Official Shares Details of Secret ‘Track 1.5’ Diplomacy With Moscow

The discussions enable both sides to understand each other's red lines and mitigate potential conflicts amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Economic Partnerships, Ukraine Set to Dominate Diminished Russia-Africa Summit

Experts say that the Russia-Africa Summit will likely be much smaller in size and scope than the inaugural event held in Sochi in 2019.

Lavrov Lashed Out at Ukraine War Criticism at Jakarta Talks – EU Top Diplomat

Russia's foreign minister said "everything is a 'West conspiracy' and the war will continue," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said.

diplomatic 'parity'

Russia Closes Polish Consulate in Tit-for-Tat Move

Moscow cited Poland’s “unfriendly” seizure in April of a high school building near Russia’s Embassy in Warsaw for the closure.

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