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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
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Russia believes Trump’s team should take the lead in improving relations

Russia is open to collaborating with Donald Trump‘s forthcoming administration to enhance bilateral relations, provided the U.S. demonstrates genuine intentions to do so. However, according to Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, the initiative must come from Washington. As Trump prepares to assume the presidency again on January 20, he presents himself as a skilled negotiator and has pledged to quickly resolve the conflict in Ukraine, although … Continue reading Russia believes Trump’s team should take the lead in improving relations

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People gather at Saadallah al-Jabiri Square as they celebrate, after Syria's army command notified officers on Sunday that President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year authoritarian rule has ended, a Syrian officer who was informed of the move told Reuters, following a rapid rebel offensive that took the world by surprise, in Aleppo, Syria.
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Syrian opposition forces have overthrown President Assad, who has fled the country

Syrian rebels announced the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad after taking control of Damascus on Sunday, compelling him to flee and marking the end of his family’s long-standing rule following over 13 years of civil conflict, a pivotal moment for the Middle East. This development significantly undermines the influence of Russia and Iran in Syria, both of whom have been key allies supporting Assad during … Continue reading Syrian opposition forces have overthrown President Assad, who has fled the country

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
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Lavrov states that employing terrorists for geopolitical objectives is unacceptable

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that utilizing terrorist groups to achieve geopolitical objectives, as seen with the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham faction in Syria, is unacceptable. “We firmly believe that employing terrorists like Hayat Tahrir al-Sham for geopolitical purposes is inadmissible, particularly as it pertains to the current offensive in the Idlib de-escalation zone,” Lavrov remarked on Sunday following discussions with his Iranian and … Continue reading Lavrov states that employing terrorists for geopolitical objectives is unacceptable

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
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In an interview with Carlson, Lavrov said Russia and the U.S. are not at war, describing Ukraine as a tragedy and Palestine as a catastrophe

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in a recent exclusive interview with prominent US media figure Tucker Carlson, discussed a variety of issues related to global tensions, the relationship between Moscow and Washington, and the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Here are the key points from the discussion held in Moscow, which was released early Friday morning, highlighting Lavrov’s remarks. Russia and the … Continue reading In an interview with Carlson, Lavrov said Russia and the U.S. are not at war, describing Ukraine as a tragedy and Palestine as a catastrophe

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Russia’s Lavrov and the US’s Blinken are scheduled to participate in the upcoming OSCE meeting

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken are expected to confront each other regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine during an annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Malta on Thursday. The situation in Ukraine is anticipated to be the primary focus of discussions, which will also include the formal approval of last-minute agreements … Continue reading Russia’s Lavrov and the US’s Blinken are scheduled to participate in the upcoming OSCE meeting

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Kremlin announced there is no scheduled date for the Iranian president’s visit to Russia

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian‘s upcoming visit to Russia is currently in the planning stages, but the exact timing remains uncertain, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday. Peskov indicated that it is not yet clear if the visit will occur this year, although he noted that a date could be established swiftly if needed. “Preparations for such a visit are ongoing,” he stated during … Continue reading Kremlin announced there is no scheduled date for the Iranian president’s visit to Russia

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Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, Valentina Matvienko.
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Russian senator Matvienko claims Russia can develop advanced “superweapons”

Russia possesses the capability, including advanced “superweapons,” to adequately respond to any acts of aggression directed at the nation, according to Federation Council chairwoman Valentina Matvienko. During a Senate meeting on Wednesday, Matvienko addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent address to the nation, which included the deployment of the new Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile against a military target in Ukraine last week. The president emphasized … Continue reading Russian senator Matvienko claims Russia can develop advanced “superweapons”

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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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Lavrov says Ukraine resolution still a considerable distance away

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has indicated that achieving a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict remains a distant prospect, attributing the ongoing delay to the West’s persistent escalation. In an interview with Rossiyskaya Gazeta on Wednesday, Lavrov remarked, “Based on the current situation on the battlefield, we are far from reaching a political and diplomatic resolution to the crisis. The United States and its … Continue reading Lavrov says Ukraine resolution still a considerable distance away

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Erdogan vowed to enhance trade ties between Türkiye and Russia following his talks with Putin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has committed to enhancing trade relations between Türkiye and Russia following a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday. In a statement issued after their discussion, Erdogan’s office indicated that the two leaders addressed “bilateral relations between Türkiye and Russia, as well as various regional and global matters.” Erdogan expressed his intention to “advance cooperation between Türkiye and Russia … Continue reading Erdogan vowed to enhance trade ties between Türkiye and Russia following his talks with Putin

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
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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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