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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
DISPUTES

Germany’s Scholz defends his talks with Putin ahead of snap elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that his recent discussion with Vladimir Putin did not reveal any change in the Russian President’s stance regarding the war in Ukraine. However, he defended his controversial choice to reach out to the Kremlin. The hour-long conversation, which marked their first direct interaction in nearly two years, took place just three months ahead of snap elections. Scholz faces significant challenges … Continue reading Germany’s Scholz defends his talks with Putin ahead of snap elections

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Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan's Taliban movement Amir Khan Muttaqi
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Russia delist the Taliban as a terrorist organization

Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that the decision to delist the Taliban as a terrorist organization was made “at the highest level,” according to the state news agency TASS. Zamir Kabulov, President Vladimir Putin‘s special representative for Afghanistan, indicated that this decision requires various legal processes to be implemented for it to take effect. In July, Putin stated that Russia views the Taliban as … Continue reading Russia delist the Taliban as a terrorist organization

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York
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Russia’s Lavrov warns the West against seeking a ‘fight to victory’ with a nuclear power

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov addressed the United Nations on Saturday, emphasizing the futility of disregarding alternatives to Ukraine’s peace proposals. He cautioned Western nations about the risks associated with attempting to “achieve victory against a nuclear power,” referring to Russia. During his speech at the U.N. General Assembly, Lavrov criticized those who support Ukraine’s peace initiative. Following Russia‘s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, … Continue reading Russia’s Lavrov warns the West against seeking a ‘fight to victory’ with a nuclear power

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