US, Russia envoys to meet in Istanbul to resolve 'systemic problems' of operating embassies
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US, Russia envoys to meet in Istanbul to resolve 'systemic problems' of operating embassies

Firstpost  

Russian and US diplomats will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss resolving issues related to their embassies, Russia’s foreign minister said, amid easing relations between the two countries Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Reuters File Russian and US diplomats will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss resolving issues related to their embassies, Russia’s foreign minister said, amid easing relations between the two countries. President Donald Trump has upended US foreign policy since coming to office last month, reaching out to Russian leader Vladimir Putin and initiating high-level talks with Moscow for the first time in over three years. Lavrov met in Doha with Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the emir’s office said in a statement.

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Ukraine gears up for talks with US in Saudi Arabia. What you need to know
1 week, 5 days ago

Ukraine gears up for talks with US in Saudi Arabia. What you need to know

Firstpost  

US officials are set to meet their Ukrainian counterparts today in Saudi Arabia. The development comes in the aftermath of the disastrous interaction between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump during a White House visit in February. Here’s what you need to know Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with US counterpart Donald Trump at the White House. The …

US and Ukraine to meet on Russia: What’s on the agenda for Saudi talks?
1 week, 6 days ago

US and Ukraine to meet on Russia: What’s on the agenda for Saudi talks?

Al Jazeera  

The talks will be the first high-level meeting between the two countries since Trump and Zelenskyy’s White House meeting. This will mark the first high-level meeting between the two countries since February 28, when a White House meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump – who was joined by Vice President JD Vance – descended into …

Ukraine, US to hold talks on Russia-Ukraine war in Saudi Arabia next week
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Ukraine, US to hold talks on Russia-Ukraine war in Saudi Arabia next week

Al Jazeera  

Zelenskyy re-engages with Washington after Trump said Kyiv and Moscow have no choice but to secure a peace deal. Ukraine and the United States have indicated they will meet in Saudi Arabia next week to discuss a framework for ending Russia’s war, as Moscow launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukrainian energy and gas infrastructure. Russia’s attack overnight …

Turkey likely to reiterate offer to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks at European leaders meet in London: Report
3 weeks ago

Turkey likely to reiterate offer to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks at European leaders meet in London: Report

Live Mint  

Turkey is expected to reiterate an offer to host peace talks between Ukraine and Russia at Sunday's meeting of European leaders in London, reported news agency Reuters on Saturday. Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will brief European leaders on Sunday on Ankara’s efforts to find a "fair and lasting peace" to the war, Reuters report said citing a source. Fidan …

Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talks
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talks

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia has offered the United States to restore direct air links between the two countries during the latest round of consultations with Washington, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Friday. The Russian Foreign Ministry hailed the talks as “substantive and businesslike” and noted in a statement that “joint steps were agreed upon to ensure unimpeded financing of the activities …

Russian, U.S. diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Russian, U.S. diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks

The Hindu  

Russian and U.S. diplomats met in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss normalising the operation of their respective embassies after years expelling each others' diplomats. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the talks followed an understanding reached during President Donald Trump's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and contact between senior Russian and U.S. diplomats and other officials in Saudi Arabia. “There …

Russian, US officials hold talks in Istanbul to follow up on Trump-Putin call and Riyadh huddle
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Russian, US officials hold talks in Istanbul to follow up on Trump-Putin call and Riyadh huddle

Firstpost  

On February 12, Trump held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and just six days later, the diplomats from both sides met in Saudi Arabia. The US State Department in a statement said Ukraine was not on the agenda A vehicle carrying the Russian delagation arrives at the residence of the U.S. Consul General in Istanbul, Turkey, February …

Russian and US diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Russian and US diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Russian and U.S. diplomats met in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss normalizing the operation of their respective embassies after years expelling each others’ diplomats. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the talks followed an understanding reached during President Donald Trump’s call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and contact between senior Russian and U.S. diplomats and other officials in Saudi …

Russian, US diplomats to meet in Turkey to discuss operation of embassies in Moscow, Washington
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Russian, US diplomats to meet in Turkey to discuss operation of embassies in Moscow, Washington

Deccan Chronicle  

Diplomats from Russia and the United States will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss the operation of their respective embassies in Moscow and Washington, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday. The meeting follows Russia-U.S. talks in Saudi Arabia last week that marked an extraordinary shift in U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump and a clear departure from …

Russian, U.S. diplomats to meet in Turkey to discuss operation of embassies in Moscow, Washington
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Russian, U.S. diplomats to meet in Turkey to discuss operation of embassies in Moscow, Washington

The Hindu  

Diplomats from Russia and the United States will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss the operation of their respective embassies in Moscow and Washington, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday. The meeting follows Russia-U.S. talks in Saudi Arabia last week that marked an extraordinary shift in U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump and a clear departure from …

Russian and U.S. diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Russian and U.S. diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks

LA Times  

A van carrying Russian diplomats leaves the U.S. consul general’s residence in Istanbul on Thursday following a meeting with their American counterparts to discuss issues affecting the operation of their respective diplomatic missions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the talks followed an understanding reached during President Trump’s call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and contact between senior Russian and U.S. …

US, Russia envoys to meet in Istanbul to resolve 'systemic problems' of operating embassies
3 weeks, 3 days ago

US, Russia envoys to meet in Istanbul to resolve 'systemic problems' of operating embassies

Firstpost  

Russian and US diplomats will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss resolving issues related to their embassies, Russia’s foreign minister said, amid easing relations between the two countries Russian and US diplomats will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss resolving issues related to their embassies, Russia’s foreign minister said, amid easing relations between the two countries. President Donald …

Russian, US diplomats to meet in Istanbul to discuss operation of embassies
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Russian, US diplomats to meet in Istanbul to discuss operation of embassies

Associated Press  

Diplomats from Russia and the United States will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss the operation of their respective embassies, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday. The meeting comes on the heels of Russia-U.S. talks in Saudi Arabia last week, which marked an extraordinary shift in U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump and a clear departure …

Zelenskyy defers Saudi Arabia visit after Trump-Putin envoys finish Ukraine talks – Firstpost
1 month ago

Zelenskyy defers Saudi Arabia visit after Trump-Putin envoys finish Ukraine talks – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Zelenskyy has also made his stance clear regarding the meeting progressing without Ukraine’s participation, stating that if the US sacrifices Kyiv’s demands, it would be ‘Afghanistan 2.0’ in his country Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy postponed a trip to Saudi Arabia scheduled for this week, citing that officials from his country were not invited to US-Russia talks in the kingdom on …

China welcomes US-Russia talks on Ukraine
1 month ago

China welcomes US-Russia talks on Ukraine

China Daily  

By CHEN WEIHUA in Brussels and MO JINGXI in Beijing | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-02-19 00:27 Senior officials from the United States and Russia meet on Tuesday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for talks on improving bilateral ties and negotiating an end to the Ukraine crisis. China welcomes the United States-Russia talks on the Ukraine crisis and calls on all parties …

Question mark over Trump-Putin meet and other takeaways from US, Russia talks in Saudi Arabia
1 month ago

Question mark over Trump-Putin meet and other takeaways from US, Russia talks in Saudi Arabia

Firstpost  

The first talks between US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine ‘went well’, as per Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aide. However, a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Putin is ‘unlikely’ next week US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi National Security …

Russia-US talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia underway: Who’s calling the shots?
1 month ago

Russia-US talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia underway: Who’s calling the shots?

Firstpost  

High-level talks between the US and Russia are underway in Riyadh, aiming to restore ties and negotiate an end to the Ukraine war. Key figures include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Ukraine and Europe US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, second left, meets with Saudi Foreign Minister …

Saudi Arabia hosts US-Russia talks, no seat for Ukraine
Top News
1 month ago

Saudi Arabia hosts US-Russia talks, no seat for Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv was not invited to the discussions in Riyadh, while European leaders were gathering in Paris for emergency talks on how to respond to the radical pivot by the new US administration.Preparations for a possible summit between presidents Trump and Vladimir Putin are also expected to be on the agenda.Trump is pushing for a swift …

FirstUp: US-Russia talks in Riyadh, Qatar's emir to meet PM Modi in India... The news today
1 month ago

FirstUp: US-Russia talks in Riyadh, Qatar's emir to meet PM Modi in India... The news today

Firstpost  

The US and Russia will hold talks in Riyadh today in a bid to end Moscow’s nearly three-year war in Ukraine. The Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, who is in India for a two-day official visit, will meet PM Narendra Modi US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to hold talks with Russian …

US-Russia officials agree to create high-level team to negotiate Ukraine peace
1 month ago

US-Russia officials agree to create high-level team to negotiate Ukraine peace

India TV News  

US-Russia officials agree to create high-level team to negotiate Ukraine peace No Ukrainian officials were present at the meeting, which came as the beleaguered country is slowly but steadily losing ground as US-Russia officials agree to create a high-level team to negotiate peace and promote economic cooperation. In a significant development, US-Russia officials agreed on Tuesday to create a high-level …

US, Russia to meet in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine war peace talks; Why Middle East kingdom is a top negotiator?
1 month ago

US, Russia to meet in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine war peace talks; Why Middle East kingdom is a top negotiator?

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump said that he could meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to start talks aimed at ending Moscow's nearly three-year war in Ukraine. The location of the US-Russia official's meeting has put Saudi Arabia in the spotlight over the Ukraine war peace talks. US-Russia officials to meet in Saudi Arabia US top diplomat Rubio is set to meet …

Zelenskyy travels to UAE as momentum grows for talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine
1 month ago

Zelenskyy travels to UAE as momentum grows for talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the leader of the United Arab Emirates on Monday as momentum grows for potential peace talks ending Russia’s war on the country. “We will also focus on investments and economic partnership, as well as a large-scale humanitarian program.” Zelenskyy’s office posted video of him meeting UAE leader Sheikh …

Top Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv
Top News
1 month ago

Top Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv

New Indian Express  

RIYADH: Senior American and Russian officials, including the countries’ top diplomats, will hold talks on improving their ties and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine, officials said Monday, in what would be the most significant meeting between the sides since Moscow's full-scale invasion of its neighbour nearly three years ago. The talks, scheduled for Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, …

Russia, US officials to meet in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine talks
1 month ago

Russia, US officials to meet in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine talks

Al Jazeera  

European leaders meet in Paris amid concerns over US President Donald Trump’s push for bilateral talks with Russia. European leaders met in Paris on Monday to discuss their response to Washington’s policy shift on Ukraine, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen saying Europe’s security was at a “turning point”. “They see the US has already stepped away and …

Top Russian officials to hold talks with US in Saudi Arabia on February 18, Zelenskyy reacts
1 month ago

Top Russian officials to hold talks with US in Saudi Arabia on February 18, Zelenskyy reacts

India TV News  

Top Russian officials to hold talks with US in Saudi Arabia on February 18, Zelenskyy reacts From Russia, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Putin's foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov will participate in the talks. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Putin's foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov will travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, later in …

US, Russian officials to hold Ukraine war talks in Saudi, Zelenskyy 'not invited'
1 month, 1 week ago

US, Russian officials to hold Ukraine war talks in Saudi, Zelenskyy 'not invited'

India Today  

US and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to start talks aimed at ending Moscow's nearly three-year war in Ukraine, a US lawmaker and a source familiar with the planning said on Saturday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who met with US Vice President JD Vance in Germany on Friday, said Ukraine was not invited to …

Turkey, Russia and Iran meet in Doha seeking exit from Syria chaos
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Turkey, Russia and Iran meet in Doha seeking exit from Syria chaos

The Hindu  

Turkey's Foreign Minister will meet with his Russian and Iranian counterparts in Doha on Saturday to try to find a solution to the renewed fighting in Syria and avoid chaos on its doorstep. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who this week called on Assad to "reconcile with his people", said Friday he "hoped the advance of the rebels would continue …

Russia, Turkiye, Iran want ‘immediate end’ to fighting in Syria: Lavrov
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia, Turkiye, Iran want ‘immediate end’ to fighting in Syria: Lavrov

Al Jazeera  

Russian foreign minister says Moscow will do ‘everything not to allow terrorists to prevail’, as Syrian rebels advance. Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov has said he and his Iranian and Turkish counterparts are calling for “an end to hostile activities” in Syria, where opposition fighters have made a rapid advance in a major challenge to President Bashar al-Assad. …

Turkey says will attend Qatar-hosted peace talks with Russia, Iran to end Syrian civil war
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Turkey says will attend Qatar-hosted peace talks with Russia, Iran to end Syrian civil war

Firstpost  

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan “will meet with the Russian and Iranian ministers… for a meeting under the Astana process” on the sidelines of the Doha Forum Anti-government fighters pose for a selfie on a Syrian regime military aircraft at the Kweyris military airfield in the eastern part of Aleppo province on Tuesday. AFP Turkey will attend a meeting with …

Pope meets with new Russian ambassador as second Moscow mission planned for his Ukraine peace envoy
1 year, 6 months ago

Pope meets with new Russian ambassador as second Moscow mission planned for his Ukraine peace envoy

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Russia’s new ambassador to the Vatican met Monday with Pope Francis for a protocol visit, as signs emerged that the Vatican’s Ukraine peace envoy could soon be undertaking a second mission to Moscow. Soltanovsky replaced Ambassador Alexander Avdeev, whom Francis met with on Feb. 25, 2022 in a remarkable in-person papal visit to the embassy the day …

Turkey and Egypt appoint ambassadors to restore diplomatic ties
1 year, 8 months ago

Turkey and Egypt appoint ambassadors to restore diplomatic ties

Al Jazeera  

The two regional powers announce the key development in a joint statement after months of high-level talks. Mensur Akgun, a professor of international relations at Istanbul’s Kultur University, said ties between two key regional players have been exceedingly poor since the 2013 coup in particular because of Ankara’s unbending stance against the government of el-Sisi, who became president in 2014. …

Moscow hosts talks aimed at Syria-Turkey rapprochement
1 year, 11 months ago

Moscow hosts talks aimed at Syria-Turkey rapprochement

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Senior diplomats from Russia, Turkey, Syria and Iran wrapped up two days of talks in Moscow on Tuesday, part of the Kremlin’s efforts to help broker a rapprochement between the Turkish and Syrian governments. Russia has waged a military campaign in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to allow Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government to fight …

Russia ready for meeting between Lavrov, Blinken; Ukraine war, arrest of WSJ journo on top agenda
1 year, 11 months ago

Russia ready for meeting between Lavrov, Blinken; Ukraine war, arrest of WSJ journo on top agenda

India TV News  

Russia-Ukraine war updates: Russia, for the first time, said it was ready to initiate talks with the United States but added the Biden administration must approach the Russian officials during the upcoming sessions of the United Nations. Citing Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya, news agency TASS, said Moscow top official Sergey Lavrov is ready to hold …

Moscow hosts talks aimed at Syria-Turkey rapprochement
1 year, 11 months ago

Moscow hosts talks aimed at Syria-Turkey rapprochement

LA Times  

Senior diplomats from Russia, Turkey, Syria and Iran on Tuesday wrapped up two days of talks in Moscow, part of the Kremlin’s efforts to broker a rapprochement between the Turkish and Syrian governments. Russia has waged a military campaign in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to allow Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government to fight armed opposition groups …

Top US diplomat in Qatar for soccer, talks amid Iran tension
2 years, 4 months ago

Top US diplomat in Qatar for soccer, talks amid Iran tension

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — America’s top diplomat landed in Qatar on Monday to take in a World Cup match and hold talks as regional tensions remain high amid Iran’s rapid advancement of its nuclear program and nationwide protests shaking the Islamic Republic. Blinken will also hold crucial diplomatic talks with authorities in Qatar, one of the United States’ trusted interlocutors with …

Qatari emir meets Putin in Kazakhstan
2 years, 5 months ago

Qatari emir meets Putin in Kazakhstan

Al Jazeera  

Meeting between two leaders took place on sidelines of summit in Astana, Kazahastan. Russian President Vladimir Putin has met Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana. Major gas-exporter Qatar has sought a largely neutral stance on the conflict but several moves by the Gulf Arab state have recently irked Moscow, the source told Reuters news …

Russia’s foreign minister says open to Putin meeting Biden at G20
2 years, 5 months ago

Russia’s foreign minister says open to Putin meeting Biden at G20

Live Mint  

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow will not turn down a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Joe Biden at the forthcoming G20 meeting and would consider the proposal if it receives one. Speaking on state television, Lavrov said Russia was willing to listen to any suggestions regarding peace talks, However, he could not …

Vladimir Putin set to visit Iran next week
2 years, 8 months ago

Vladimir Putin set to visit Iran next week

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Iran next week, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, a day after the United States warned that Tehran could provide Moscow with drones for its action in Ukraine. During a trip to Tehran next Tuesday, Mr. Putin will attend a trilateral meeting with the leaders of Iran and Turkey, the so-called Astana format of meetings …

Amid Russia-Ukraine war, Putin to visit Iran for Syria talks
2 years, 8 months ago

Amid Russia-Ukraine war, Putin to visit Iran for Syria talks

Al Jazeera  

Russia, Turkey and Iran have been holding talks as part of the so-called ‘Astana peace process’ to end the war in Syria. As Russia’s war on Ukraine grinds on, President Vladimir Putin will travel to Iran next week for a Syria summit with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Kremlin has announced. Russia, Turkey and …

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian delegation lands in Turkey for face-to-face talks with Ukrainians
2 years, 11 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian delegation lands in Turkey for face-to-face talks with Ukrainians

India Today  

A plane carrying members of a Russian delegation has landed in Istanbul ahead of talks with Ukrainian negotiators aimed at ending the month-long war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine could declare neutrality, potentially accept a compromise on contested areas in the country's east, and offer security guarantees to Russia to secure peace “without delay.” He said only …

Ukraine and Russia foreign ministers to meet in Turkey
3 years ago

Ukraine and Russia foreign ministers to meet in Turkey

Al Jazeera  

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says the two top diplomats agreed to meet on the side of a forum in southern Turkey. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba have agreed to meet on Thursday, Turkish top diplomat Mevlut Cavusoglu has said, in what would be the first potential talks between the two officials since Russian …

Qatar foreign minister holds talks in Iran before emir’s US visit
3 years, 1 month ago

Qatar foreign minister holds talks in Iran before emir’s US visit

Al Jazeera  

Tehran, Iran – Qatar’s Foreign Minister Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has held talks with his counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian in Tehran, days before the Qatari emir is due to meet US President Joe Biden in Washington, DC. The visit also comes shortly before Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is scheduled to visit Washington on January 31 to …

Disagreements, low expectations as Biden, Putin meet in Geneva
3 years, 9 months ago

Disagreements, low expectations as Biden, Putin meet in Geneva

Al Jazeera  

The leaders are meeting in Geneva for a highly anticipated summit, but in a sign of strained ties, the talks are not expected to include any shared meals or a joint news conference. US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are holding their first meeting since Biden took office with wide disagreements likely and expectations low for any …

Qatar’s top diplomat visits Egypt amid improving ties
3 years, 9 months ago

Qatar’s top diplomat visits Egypt amid improving ties

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Egypt’s top diplomat met Tuesday …

Qatar’s top diplomat visits Egypt amid improving ties
3 years, 9 months ago

Qatar’s top diplomat visits Egypt amid improving ties

Al Jazeera  

Visit comes amid improving ties after Egypt and three Gulf countries ended blockade of Qatar. Egypt’s president met Tuesday with Qatar’s chief diplomat in Cairo as ties between the two nations gradually improve after Egypt and three Gulf nations ended their blockade of the energy-rich country earlier this year. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Qatar’s Foreign Minister Mohammad bin Abdulrahman …

Russian minister: US-Russia ties worse than during Cold War
3 years, 10 months ago

Russian minister: US-Russia ties worse than during Cold War

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia’s top diplomat said Wednesday that relations with the United States are now even worse than during Cold War times because of a lack of mutual respect. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow stands ready to normalize ties with Washington but that the U.S. should stop posturing like a “sovereign” while rallying its allies against Russia and …

Qatar to join Afghan peace talks in Moscow: Official
4 years ago

Qatar to join Afghan peace talks in Moscow: Official

Al Jazeera  

Special envoy of Qatar, Ambassador Mutlaq Alqahtani, to participate in the March 18 meeting in Moscow, official tells Al Jazeera. Qatar will attend a Russia- Qatar’s special envoy, Ambassador Mutlaq Alqahtani, will participate in the March 18 meeting in Moscow, the official said on Tuesday. “Qatar is working closely with its strategic partners to establish international and regional consensus over …

US special envoy to attend Afghan peace talks in Moscow
4 years ago

US special envoy to attend Afghan peace talks in Moscow

Al Jazeera  

Taliban and government of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani have agreed to attend meeting in Russian capital on Thursday. The United States’ special envoy for Afghanistan reconciliation will attend a summit in Moscow later this week to advance the Afghan peace process, the US State Department said on Monday, as a May 1 deadline to withdraw US troops from the country …

Turkey plans to host Afghan peace talks in April
4 years ago

Turkey plans to host Afghan peace talks in April

Al Jazeera  

Turkish FM says both Taliban and Afghan government asked Turkey to host the meeting, which will complement Doha talks. Turkey plans to host Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul in April, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said, and Ankara will appoint an Afghanistan special envoy. In a letter leaked to Afghan media, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken encouraged Afghan leaders to …

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