U.S. President Donald Trump has extended for one year the sanctions imposed on Russia under the state of emergency declared due to the conflict in Ukraine. President Donald Trump signed a decision prolonging the duration of sanctions against Russia for another year. The move is based on the continuation of the “national emergency” regime declared...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow and Washington cannot implement mutually beneficial projects before the war in Ukraine ends, emphasizing that Russia does not seek war but will not abandon its national interests. He also expressed hope that a will prioritizing national interests would prevail in Europe. In an interview with El Arabiya,...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called on the United States to abandon alleged plans to impose a naval blockade on Cuba. Lavrov met in Moscow today with his Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, who was visiting the Russian capital. During the meeting, Lavrov stated, “Together with the overwhelming majority of the international community, we call...
The existing defense cooperation agreement between India and France has been renewed. At the same time, a joint venture agreement was signed between the two countries for the production of the HAMMER missile system. Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announced that during French President Emmanuel Macron’s official visit to New Delhi, India...
China has added the United Kingdom and Canada to its unilateral visa exemption program. Starting February 17, citizens of these two countries will be able to travel to China visa-free for up to 30 days. In a statement issued by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was announced that as of February 17, citizens of...
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that he wanted to create a direct communication channel with Russia, arguing that peace in Ukraine was impossible without the European Union’s contribution. “No peace without the Europeans … You can negotiate without the Europeans if you prefer, but it will not bring a peace at the table....
Ryabkov stated that BRICS is aware of the risks posed by pressure originating from the United States, noting that there is no guarantee that systems shut down by Washington would be restored. In remarks to Russian media, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that BRICS will continue to build alternative structures to anything the...
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in April. Speaking at a press conference in Washington, Trump emphasized that U.S.–China relations remain strong despite economic tensions. The meeting is considered critical in terms of trade, geopolitics, and global balances. During a press conference held at the White House,...
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Russia has never initiated wars throughout its history and has never assumed the role of a global aggressor. Zakharova said that Russia has never been the side to start wars, but rather has ended them “on the side of goodness and truth,” adding that her country has...
Emphasizing that Russia is interested in establishing honest international cooperation, Lavrov stated that special importance is attached to the implementation of bilateral agreements, particularly those with Belarus, North Korea, and Iran. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in a video message released on the occasion of Diplomats’ Day that they are working on creating an...