Russia says Lavrov discussed Ukraine war with Swiss counterpart MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed the Ukraine war with his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis... Published 19 Dec, 2024 10:49pm
World Russia says West ignoring warnings over sending troops to Ukraine TA’QALI: Russia on Thursday accused the West of failing to heed the Kremlin’s warnings over the dangers of... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:13pm
World Russia’s Lavrov and US’s Blinken set to attend OSCE meeting VIENNA: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken could face off over the war... Published 05 Dec, 2024 02:25pm
World Russia’s Lavrov to visit Malta in first EU trip since Ukraine offensive MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will travel to Malta on Thursday for an OSCE summit, Moscow... Published 04 Dec, 2024 08:29pm
Markets S&P 500, Nasdaq inch up as investors assess Russia-Ukraine tensions NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq edged higher on Tuesday, paring earlier losses as investors... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
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World US, Russia on ‘brink’ of direct conflict, Lavrov warns ANKARA: The United States and Russia are very close to engaging in “direct military conflict,” Russian Foreign... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
World North Korea says will stand by Russia until ‘victory’ in Ukraine MOSCOW: North Korea will stand by Russia until its “victory” in Ukraine, Pyongyang’s foreign minister said in Moscow... Published 01 Nov, 2024 11:05pm
World Talks between Russian, North Korean foreign ministers begin in Moscow MOSCOW: Talks between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui began in... Published 01 Nov, 2024 02:21pm
World Russia’s Lavrov to visit EU first time since the start of Ukraine war, Vedomosti reports MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov plans to visit Malta in December to take part in a meeting of the... Published 01 Nov, 2024 10:57am
World Russia’s ‘comprehensive’ treaty with Iran will include defence: Lavrov MOSCOW: A treaty that Russia and Iran intend to sign shortly will include closer defence cooperation, Russian ... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
World Russia excludes Lavrov-Blinken meeting at UN MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will not meet his US counterpart Antony Blinken despite both... Published 20 Sep, 2024 03:03pm
World Russia invites MbS to October BRICS summit MOSCOW: Russia has invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to attend a BRICS summit in the city of Kazan from... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:06am
World Russian FM meets Saudi crown prince in Riyadh RIYADH: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visited Riyadh on Monday where he met with Saudi Arabia’s de facto... Published 09 Sep, 2024 10:43pm
World Russian FM says ‘clear’ that US ordered Nord Stream attacks MOSCOW: Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday it was “clear” that the United States had ordered the... Published 19 Aug, 2024 05:56pm
World Russia’s Lavrov says US-South Korea nuclear guideline adds concern, Yonhap reports SEOUL: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday a recently announced guideline on the operation of US... Published 27 Jul, 2024 12:58pm
World Russia, China FMs meet as ASEAN talks get underway in Laos VIENTIANE: The foreign ministers of Russia and China met on Thursday on the sidelines of Association of Southeast... Updated 25 Jul, 2024 10:51pm
World Russia to deploy more ‘instructors to Burkina Faso’: Lavrov ABIDJAN: The number of Russian military instructors in Burkina Faso “will increase”, Moscow’s Foreign Minister... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:46pm
World Chinese foreign minister meets Russia’s Lavrov, calls for close cooperation BEIJING: China and Russia should increase mutual support, stabilise the foundation of their cooperation and maintain... Published 20 May, 2024 06:48pm
World Vladimir Putin, seeking continuity, proposes Mishustin remain Russia’s prime minister Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed the reappointment on Friday of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, a... Published 10 May, 2024 10:44am
World Russia warns of direct conflict between nuclear powers MOSCOW: Russia said on Monday that US, British and French military support for Ukraine has pushed the world to the... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
World Russia says it’s extremely concerned by rise in Middle East tensions, urges restraint MOSCOW: Russia said on Monday it was very worried by the rise in tensions in the Middle East following Iran’s mass... Published 15 Apr, 2024 02:11pm
World Russia, China to start dialogue on Eurasian security, Russia’s Lavrov says Russia and China have agreed to begin a dialogue on security in the Eurasian region, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei... Published 09 Apr, 2024 10:40am
World Top Russia diplomat arrives in China for official visit: ministry BEIJING: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in China for an official visit on Monday, his ministry said,... Published 08 Apr, 2024 11:24am
World ‘Burning subjects’ for Russia’s Lavrov on China visit MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Moscow’s key diplomatic and economic partner China on... Published 07 Apr, 2024 01:35pm
World Russia’s Lavrov tells newspaper that Ukraine peace plan is pointless Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview published on Friday, said Ukraine’s proposed peace plan was... Published 29 Mar, 2024 11:34am
World Russia rejects US arms control talks for now, citing Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia on Thursday publicly rejected U.S.-Russian arms control talks for now because of U.S. support for... Published 18 Jan, 2024 11:46pm
World Russia’s Lavrov to speak at UN Security Council on Middle East peace efforts MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday he would address the United Nations Security Council... Published 18 Jan, 2024 03:07pm
World North Korean, Russian FMs hail ties at Moscow talks MOSCOW: The Russian and North Korean foreign ministers on Tuesday hailed deepening ties between their authoritarian... Published 16 Jan, 2024 05:46pm
World Ukraine foreign minister muses about ‘punching’ Russia’s Lavrov Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, in an interview made public on Monday, said there had been times when he... Published 16 Jan, 2024 11:51am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept