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Articles with tag "Diplomacy"
deep freeze
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...
taking sides?
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...
permanent five
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...
On the table
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.”
Cold War 2.0
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.
Public Protest
Russian UN Diplomat Quits Over ‘Bloody and Needless’ Ukraine War
"Never have I been so ashamed of my country."
closed door
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.
Frozen ties
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.
call for peace
Russian, Ukrainian Negotiators Begin Talks in Istanbul
"The whole world is waiting for good news from you," Turkey's Erdogan told the delegations.
'red lines'
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.
more talks
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.
last straw
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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