Moscow is interested in accelerating the process of normalizing relations with Washington, Peskov

Moscow is interested in accelerating the process of normalizing relations with Washington, Peskov

Moscow is interested in accelerating the process of normalizing relations with Washington but an effort on both sides will be needed for that, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said.   “Certainly, we would like to see stronger momentum, and we are committed to that. However, moving forward requires impetus from both sides,” Peskov emphasized,…

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Military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan is not on the agenda: Hajiyev

Military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan is not on the agenda: Hajiyev

Military confrontation or escalation between Armenia and Azerbaijan is not on the agenda, Hikmat Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan said in an interview with the German newspaper Berliner Zeitung.   According to Hajiyev, efforts are currently underway to sign a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia:   “Sometimes countries sign peace agreements on…

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US negotiators cut short Gaza ceasefire talks, accusing Hamas of lacking ‘good faith’, Euronews

US negotiators cut short Gaza ceasefire talks, accusing Hamas of lacking ‘good faith’, Euronews

President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Thursday that the US is cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks and bringing home its negotiating team from Qatar for consultations after the latest response from Hamas “shows a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.” “While the mediators have made a great effort, Hamas…

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Bayramov refers to Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process in Tbilisi

Bayramov refers to Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process in Tbilisi

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov emphasized that there are real opportunities for sustainable peace with Armenia.   During a joint press conference with his Georgian counterpart Maka Bochorishvili in Tbilisi, the minister noted that the Armenia-Azerbaijan settlement was thoroughly discussed during today’s talks with Bochorishvili.   “We provided detailed information on developments. The prospects for…

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Erdoğan, Putin discuss Syria, Ukraine in a telephone conversation

Erdoğan, Putin discuss Syria, Ukraine in a telephone conversation

In President Erdoğan’s phone call with Russian President Putin, bilateral relations between Turkey and Russia, as well as regional and global issues, were discussed.   According to a statement made on the social media account of the Presidential Directorate of Communications, bilateral relations between Turkey and Russia, as well as regional and global issues, were…

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Kremlin says Trump statements on Russia and Putin are serious, require analysis

Kremlin says Trump statements on Russia and Putin are serious, require analysis

Reuters. The Kremlin said on Tuesday (July 15) that U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent statements, including a threat of sanctions on buyers of Russian exports, are serious and require analysis.   In a major policy shift underscoring his growing frustration with President Vladimir Putin, Trump on Monday announced new deliveries of weapons to Ukraine and…

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Istanbul talks format ‘exhausted itself’: Ukrainian First Deputy Foreign Minister

Istanbul talks format ‘exhausted itself’: Ukrainian First Deputy Foreign Minister

The format of direct peace negotiations between Moscow and Kiev in Istanbul has “practically exhausted itself” due to Russia’s “maximalist” demands, Ukrainian First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Kislitsa has claimed, RT reports.   Russia and Ukraine have met for two rounds of direct negotiations in Türkiye this year, restarting talks that Kiev unilaterally abandoned in…

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France announces ‘historic’ deal creating New Caledonia state that stays French

France announces ‘historic’ deal creating New Caledonia state that stays French

France on Saturday announced a “historic” accord with New Caledonia in which the overseas territory, rocked by deadly separatist violence last year, would remain French but be declared a new state, France 24 reports.   President Emmanuel Macron had called for talks to break a deadlock between forces loyal to France and those wanting independence,…

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