Watch| ‘He has left': The moment Russian foreign minister walked out of UN meet
2 years, 3 months ago

Watch| ‘He has left': The moment Russian foreign minister walked out of UN meet

Hindustan Times  

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine as the US and its allies were criticizing President Vladimir Putin over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Russia-Ukraine War: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks at the Security Council meeting on Ukraine. "He has left the chamber, I'm not surprised, I don't think Mr Lavrov wants to hear the collective condemnation of this council", UK's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said as Russian foreign minister Sergei walking out of the meeting, Sky News reported. Watch video here: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken demanded Russian President Vladimir Putin to be held to account saying, “The very international order we've gathered here to uphold is being shredded before our eyes.” Vladimir Putin's announcement on partial mobilisation taken “to defend the motherland, its sovereignty and territorial integrity” has been viewed as an escalation by the West as the war amid the war in Ukraine.

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Blinken and Russia’s Lavrov clash on Ukraine at a security meeting in Malta
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Blinken and Russia’s Lavrov clash on Ukraine at a security meeting in Malta

Associated Press  

VALLETTA, Malta — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov clashed Thursday indirectly with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at an annual security meeting, accusing the West of risking escalation over Ukraine but walking out before Blinken and other speakers could respond. He said the U.S. actions were driven by a desire to “return NATO to the political spotlight.” “After the …

Russia's Lavrov attends OSCE meeting in Malta in first visit to EU country since Ukraine invasion
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Russia's Lavrov attends OSCE meeting in Malta in first visit to EU country since Ukraine invasion

The Independent  

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Russia’s Lavrov clashes with Blinken at OSCE meeting
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Russia’s Lavrov clashes with Blinken at OSCE meeting

Al Jazeera  

Secretary of State Antony Blinken asserts Ukraine’s sovereign right to make choices about its future without interference from Moscow. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has clashed indirectly with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at an annual security meeting in Malta, accusing the West of risking escalation in the war in Ukraine. “After the Afghan disgrace, there was a need …

Blinken, Russia’s Lavrov clash on Ukraine at a security meeting in Malta
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Blinken, Russia’s Lavrov clash on Ukraine at a security meeting in Malta

LA Times  

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, right, with San Marino Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Luca Beccari at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe summit in Malta on Thursday. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov clashed indirectly with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken at an annual security meeting Thursday, accusing the West of risking escalation over Ukraine …

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit

NPR  

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit toggle caption Ramil Sitdikov/AFP via Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin made a series of military threats towards Ukraine and reiterated earlier statements that the United States and other European allies now have "direct involvement" in Ukraine's conflict with Russia during a press conference in the Kazakhstan capital city, Astana. …

Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov issues ominous warning as he returns to Moscow
2 months, 1 week ago

Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov issues ominous warning as he returns to Moscow

Daily Mail  

America will face a 'head-on collision with a nuclear power' if it allows Ukraine to fire US long-range missiles into Russia, the country's outgoing ambassador has warned. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky met President Biden last month and told him that firing US ATACMS deep into Russian territory could break the deadlock in the two-and-a-half year war. Russia's President Putin said …

Jaishankar meets Russian Foreign Minister in Riyadh, a day after Putin says India could mediate Ukraine war
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaishankar meets Russian Foreign Minister in Riyadh, a day after Putin says India could mediate Ukraine war

India TV News  

Riyadh: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov here in the Saudi capital on Monday-- nearly two months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Moscow. Also, the meeting coincided a day after Russia's boss President Vladimir Putin named India among the three countries he is constantly in touch over the Ukraine conflict. "Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey …

Ukraine-Russia war: Putin promises 'immediate' ceasefire if Ukraine drops Nato bid
6 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine-Russia war: Putin promises 'immediate' ceasefire if Ukraine drops Nato bid

The Telegraph  

Vladimir Putin’s ceasefire offer cannot be trusted, Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, has said. The Russian president said in a speech earlier on Friday that Russia would end the war in Ukraine if Kyiv agreed to drop its Nato ambitions and hand over the entirety of four provinces claimed by Moscow. “He will not stop,” Mr Zelensky said, likening Putin’s …

Putin removes Sergei Shoigu as defence minister, replaces him with Andrei Belousov
7 months, 1 week ago

Putin removes Sergei Shoigu as defence minister, replaces him with Andrei Belousov

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a surprise new defence minister, nominating civilian Andrei Belousov, a former deputy prime minister who specialises in economics, for the job more than two years into the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said. Russia's President Vladimir Putin Putin wants Sergei Shoigu, defence minister since 2012 and a long-standing ally, to become the secretary of Russia's …

Putin sacks Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu
7 months, 1 week ago

Putin sacks Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu

The Telegraph  

Vladimir Putin has fired his defence minister as Russian troops seize villages in a surprise border raid that raised fears of an attack on the second city of Kharkiv. Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, said that Sergei Shoigu had been moved from the post he has held since 2012 and would instead become the secretary of Russia’s security council. Grant …

Britain to expel Russian attaché in response to ‘reckless and dangerous activities’ by Moscow
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Britain to expel Russian attaché in response to ‘reckless and dangerous activities’ by Moscow

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain will expel Russia’s defense attaché over spying allegations as part of several measures the government announced Wednesday to target Moscow’s intelligence gathering operations in the U.K. Home Secretary James Cleverly said the measures were aimed at what he called the “reckless and dangerous activities of the Russian government across Europe.” The latest round of measures will boot …

UK to expel Russian defence attache over Moscow’s ‘dangerous activities’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UK to expel Russian defence attache over Moscow’s ‘dangerous activities’

Al Jazeera  

The British government says it will expel Russia’s defence attache over spying allegations as part of several measures targeting Moscow’s intelligence-gathering operations in the United Kingdom. Home Secretary James Cleverly said on Wednesday the measures were aimed at what he called the “reckless and dangerous activities of the Russian government across Europe”. “This is not new and the British people …

Russia rejects US proposal to resume talks on nuclear arms control, says it wants to minimise risks for itself
11 months ago

Russia rejects US proposal to resume talks on nuclear arms control, says it wants to minimise risks for itself

India TV News  

Moscow: Russia's top diplomat dismissed the United States proposal to resume a dialogue on nuclear arms control, saying Thursday that it's impossible while Washington offers military support to Ukraine. “Amid a hybrid war' waged by Washington against Russia, we aren't seeing any basis, not only for any additional joint measures in the sphere of arms control and reduction of strategic …

Russia’s foreign minister faces Western critics at security meeting and walks out after speech
1 year ago

Russia’s foreign minister faces Western critics at security meeting and walks out after speech

Associated Press  

SKOPJE, North Macedonia — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov faced Western critics while attending international security talks Thursday in Northern Macedonia, where he blamed “NATO’s reckless expansion to the East” for war returning to Europe. He blamed what he described as Western tolerance of the “ruling neo-Nazi regime in Kyiv” for the war that started with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine …

Russian FM says he plans to attend OSCE meeting in North Macedonia
1 year ago

Russian FM says he plans to attend OSCE meeting in North Macedonia

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Monday that he plans to travel to North Macedonia later this week to attend a conference, a trip that would mark his first visit to a NATO member country since Moscow sent troops to Ukraine. North Macedonia, which holds the group’s rotating chairmanship, last week invited Lavrov to an OSCE foreign ministers’ …

US defence chief visits Ukraine in show of solidarity
1 year, 1 month ago

US defence chief visits Ukraine in show of solidarity

Al Jazeera  

The Pentagon chief is in Kyiv on an unannounced visit ‘to stand with Ukraine in their fight for freedom against Russia’. Lloyd Austin “travelled to Ukraine today to meet with Ukrainian leaders and reinforce the staunch support of the United States for Ukraine’s fight for freedom”, the Pentagon said in a statement on Monday. We, along with our allies and …

Russian UN envoys shoot back at Western criticism of its Ukraine war and crackdown on dissidents
1 year, 1 month ago

Russian UN envoys shoot back at Western criticism of its Ukraine war and crackdown on dissidents

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Western countries on Monday repeatedly called on Russia to end domestic repression of dissident voices and end its war in Ukraine — and human rights violations related to it — as Russia came under a regular review at the U.N.'s top rights body. He also said Russia’s “special military operation” in Ukraine had “no relation to the subject …

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to visit Iran for talks Monday
1 year, 2 months ago

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to visit Iran for talks Monday

Firstpost  

Since launching its assault in Ukraine last year, Russia has turned to Iran for military support and economic partnerships as both countries face a raft of Western sanctions Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit the Iranian capital Tehran on Monday for talks with regional counterparts, his ministry’s spokeswoman has confirmed. Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported earlier that the …

NATO’s secretary-general meets with Zelenskyy to discuss ‘ending Russia’s aggression’
1 year, 2 months ago

NATO’s secretary-general meets with Zelenskyy to discuss ‘ending Russia’s aggression’

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — NATO’s secretary-general met with Ukraine’s president to discuss the status of the war and needs of troops on Thursday, the day after Russia accused Ukraine’s Western allies of helping plan and conduct last week’s missile strike on the Black Sea Fleet’s headquarters in the annexed Crimean Peninsula. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg …

Russian foreign minister lambastes the West but barely mentions Ukraine in UN speech
1 year, 3 months ago

Russian foreign minister lambastes the West but barely mentions Ukraine in UN speech

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Russia’s top diplomat denounced the United States and the West on Saturday as self-interested defenders of a fading international power structure, but he didn’t discuss his country’s war in Ukraine in his speech to the U.N. General Assembly. Biden sounded a similar note in pressing world leaders to keep up support for Ukraine: “If we allow Ukraine …

Russian foreign minister lambastes the West but barely mentions Ukraine in UN speech
1 year, 3 months ago

Russian foreign minister lambastes the West but barely mentions Ukraine in UN speech

The Independent  

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Ukraine, Russia and the tense U.N. encounter that almost happened — but didn't
1 year, 3 months ago

Ukraine, Russia and the tense U.N. encounter that almost happened — but didn't

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. In the end, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian …

Ukraine, Russia and the tense UN encounter that almost happened — but didn’t
1 year, 3 months ago

Ukraine, Russia and the tense UN encounter that almost happened — but didn’t

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — It was a moment the diplomatic world was watching for — but didn’t get. In the end, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov avoided staring each other down Wednesday across the U.N. Security Council’s famous horseshoe-shaped table. Zelenskyy denounced Russia as “a terrorist state” while Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia sat facing him near …

Ukraine’s president, at Security Council, lashes out at Russia but avoids face-to-face encounter
1 year, 3 months ago

Ukraine’s president, at Security Council, lashes out at Russia but avoids face-to-face encounter

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Ukraine’s president accused Russia of waging “a criminal and unprovoked aggression” that undermines all norms of war and the U.N. charter Wednesday at a meeting of the U.N. Security Council. He added that “this is not a special operation by the Albanian presidency,” eliciting laughter with a quip about Russia’s insistence on referring to its offensive against …

Heading for UN, Ukraine's president questions why Russia still has a place there
1 year, 3 months ago

Heading for UN, Ukraine's president questions why Russia still has a place there

The Independent  

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Russia warns of blocking G20 declaration if its views are ignored
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia warns of blocking G20 declaration if its views are ignored

Hindustan Times  

Russia will block the final declaration of this month's G20 summit unless it reflects Moscow's position on Ukraine and other crises, leaving participants to issue a non-binding or partial communique, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Lavrov, who has served as President Vladimir Putin's foreign minister since 2004, is due to represent Russia at …

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 507
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 507

Al Jazeera  

Here is the situation on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainians must understand that Russia is deploying all possible resources to stop Kyiv’s forces from advancing on the front lines in the east and south of the country. Ukraine presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said the strategy to win the war was clear: “Maximum and full military …

'Putin's war against Ukraine a strategic failure': US State Secretary Blinken
1 year, 6 months ago

'Putin's war against Ukraine a strategic failure': US State Secretary Blinken

Firstpost  

US State Secretary Antony Blinken said on Friday that the Russian war in Ukraine has proved to be a “strategic failure” for Moscow as he pointed out at its losses. During a speech in Helsinki, Finland, Blinken said, “Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine has been a strategic failure – greatly diminishing Russia’s military, economic, and diplomatic power and its …

U.N. chief and West berate Russia's top diplomat over Ukraine
1 year, 7 months ago

U.N. chief and West berate Russia's top diplomat over Ukraine

The Hindu  

The United Nations chief and representatives from Western nations berated Russia’s top diplomat as he chaired a U.N. meeting Monday, accusing Moscow of violating the U.N. Charter by attacking Ukraine and occupying part of its territory. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called cooperation among the U.N.’s 193 member nations the organization’s “beating heart” and “guiding vision,” and he warned the Security Council …

Ukraine’s allies denounce ‘cynical’ Russian meeting at UN
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine’s allies denounce ‘cynical’ Russian meeting at UN

Al Jazeera  

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov blamed the West, particularly the US, for ‘a profound crisis’ in the UN system. Ukraine’s international allies blasted Russia during a United Nations Security Council meeting chaired by Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that focused on protecting the principles of the UN’s charter, which Moscow itself is accused of violating by invading Ukraine last year. …

US envoy to UN urges Russian foreign minister to free detainees
1 year, 8 months ago

US envoy to UN urges Russian foreign minister to free detainees

Al Jazeera  

At the UN Security Council, US envoy says Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich have been used by Moscow as ‘human pawns’. The United States envoy to the United Nations has made a direct appeal to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, urging him to release two US citizens currently detained in Russia. During a UN Security Council meeting on Monday chaired …

Russia’s Sergei Lavrov urges like-minded nations to ‘join forces’ against sanctions 'blackmail'
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia’s Sergei Lavrov urges like-minded nations to ‘join forces’ against sanctions 'blackmail'

Firstpost  

Russia’s top diplomat is on a weeklong Latin American tour that started in Brazil and will also take him to Nicaragua and Cuba – countries whose leftist governments have hostile relations with the United States Caracas, Venezuela: As Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov began his tour of Latin America on Tuesday, he urged like-minded nations to “join forces” against Western …

Russia ready for meeting between Lavrov, Blinken; Ukraine war, arrest of WSJ journo on top agenda
1 year, 8 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 …

With no peace in sight, NATO countries eye more Ukraine help
1 year, 8 months ago

With no peace in sight, NATO countries eye more Ukraine help

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s Western allies have sent the country 65 billion euros in military aid to help thwart Russia’s full-scale invasion, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday, and with no peace negotiations on the horizon the alliance is gearing up to send more. He is preparing for more war.” NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on Tuesday “will discuss …

Russia, accused of war crimes, assumes UN Security Council presidency causing fury in Ukraine
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia, accused of war crimes, assumes UN Security Council presidency causing fury in Ukraine

India Today  

Russia, whose leader is accused of war crimes, took the presidency of the United Nations Security Council on Saturday despite Ukraine urging members to block the move. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called Russia's presidency "the worst joke ever for April Fool's Day" and a "stark reminder that something is wrong with the way international security architecture is functioning". Despite …

Russia Security Council presidency a 'slap in the face': Ukraine FM
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia Security Council presidency a 'slap in the face': Ukraine FM

Hindustan Times  

Russia's presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of April is "a slap in the face to the international community", Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Saturday. Later this month, Moscow has said Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is planning to chair a UN Security Council meeting on "effective multilateralism". "Unfortunately Russia is a permanent member of the …

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov to chair UN Security Council meeting in New York
1 year, 8 months ago

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov to chair UN Security Council meeting in New York

Firstpost  

Ukraine has called for Russia to be removed from the Security Council over the military operation launched in February last year. Russia last chaired the council in February 2022 Moscow: Moscow said its foreign minister will chair a UN Security Council meeting in April, when Russia will hold the rotating presidency of the international body. “This meeting will be chaired …

Russia acted against Ukraine after years of warning, says Sergey Lavrov
1 year, 9 months ago

Russia acted against Ukraine after years of warning, says Sergey Lavrov

The Hindu  

The economic fallout of the Ukraine crisis was not created by Russian military campaign and is being fuelled by the western reaction to the evolving situation, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New Delhi on March 3, 2023. Speaking at the annual Raisina Dialogue, Mr Lavrov repeatedly highlighted the western campaigns in Yugoslavia, Iraq and Afghanistan which according to …

Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of 'terrorist' raid in Bryansk, Blinken confronts Lavrov at G20
1 year, 9 months ago

Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of 'terrorist' raid in Bryansk, Blinken confronts Lavrov at G20

ABC  

Russia says its security forces have fought off a "terrorist act" in its southern Bryansk region, stoking fears that Russia could use the incident as an escalation point in its war on Ukraine. Key points: Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed a Ukrainian sabotage group had fired at civilians during a cross-border raid Ukraine denied responsibility for the incident and said …

US, Russia hold highest-level talks since Ukraine invasion
1 year, 9 months ago

US, Russia hold highest-level talks since Ukraine invasion

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov talked briefly Thursday in the highest-level in-person talks between the two countries since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But, he noted that “President Putin has demonstrated zero interest in engaging, saying there’s nothing to even talk about unless and until Ukraine accepts and I quote ‘the …

Blinken and Lavrov meet on sidelines of G20 foreign ministers meet
1 year, 9 months ago

Blinken and Lavrov meet on sidelines of G20 foreign ministers meet

Live Mint  

American Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting here in New Delhi on Thursday. Blinken urged his counterpart to resume participation in the New START nuclear treaty and end the detentions of American citizens. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov’s statements during his time in New Delhi seem …

Blinken, Lavrov make ‘contact’ on the sidelines of G-20 Foreign Ministers meeting
1 year, 9 months ago

Blinken, Lavrov make ‘contact’ on the sidelines of G-20 Foreign Ministers meeting

The Hindu  

Aside from their differences over the Ukraine war, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also differed over the nature of a “brief” encounter the two leaders held in Delhi on the sidelines of the G-20 Foreign Ministers Meeting on Thursday. However, when asked, Mr. Lavrov dismissed any meeting as a “corridor conversation” and the …

US Secy of State Blinken, Russian FM Lavrov meet at G20 amid US-Russia tensions
1 year, 9 months ago

US Secy of State Blinken, Russian FM Lavrov meet at G20 amid US-Russia tensions

Hindustan Times  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke briefly on Thursday at a meeting of top diplomats from the Group of 20 nations in the first high-level meeting in months between the two countries. US officials said Blinken and Lavrov chatted for roughly 10 minutes on the sidelines of the G-20 conference in New Delhi. …

Blinken met with Russian foreign minister for first time since Ukraine war began
1 year, 9 months ago

Blinken met with Russian foreign minister for first time since Ukraine war began

CNN  

CNN — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday for the first time since the war in Ukraine began more than a year ago. “President Putin, however, has demonstrated zero interest in engaging, saying there’s nothing to even talk about unless and until Ukraine accepts and I quote ‘the new territorial realities,’ …

US' Antony Blinken, Russian FM Sergei Lavrov interact at G20 meet amid war of words over Ukraine
1 year, 9 months ago

US' Antony Blinken, Russian FM Sergei Lavrov interact at G20 meet amid war of words over Ukraine

India Today  

The United States and its European allies sparred with Russia over the war in Ukraine at a meeting of G20 foreign ministers in New Delhi on Thursday, with the rival sides each accusing the other of destabilising the world. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had a brief encounter on the sidelines of the …

U.S., Russia hold highest-level talks since the Ukraine invasion
1 year, 9 months ago

U.S., Russia hold highest-level talks since the Ukraine invasion

LA Times  

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, left, and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke briefly at the G-20 summit Thursday in New Delhi. U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke briefly Thursday in the highest-level in-person talks between the two countries since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But, he noted that “President Putin has …

Russia, Iran sending top envoys to UN's human rights council
1 year, 9 months ago

Russia, Iran sending top envoys to UN's human rights council

The Hindu  

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will help kick off the latest and longest-ever session of the UN's top human rights body on Monday, with Iran's foreign minister, a senior Russian envoy, and the top diplomats of France and Germany among scores of leaders set to take part. The more than five-week session of the Human Rights Council opens as the world …

UN chief condemns Russian \'affront\' in Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

UN chief condemns Russian \'affront\' in Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle  

New York: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday and said that it "is an affront to our collective conscience." While addressing the eleventh emergency special session two days before the anniversary of Russia's attack, Guterres said, "When you mark Russia's invasion of Ukraine stands as a green milestone for the people of Ukraine and …

U.S. to welcome any effort by India to end hostilities in Ukraine: White House
1 year, 10 months ago

U.S. to welcome any effort by India to end hostilities in Ukraine: White House

The Hindu  

The U.S. will welcome any attempt that could lead to ending the raging Russia-Ukraine conflict, including any effort that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is willing to undertake, the White House has said. When asked if there is still time for Prime Minister Modi to convince Russian President Putin to stop the war, Mr. Kirby said: "I think there's still time …

Moscow accuses West of trying to destroy Russia: ‘Is this not racism, Nazism’
1 year, 10 months ago

Moscow accuses West of trying to destroy Russia: ‘Is this not racism, Nazism’

Hindustan Times  

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday accused the West of wanting to inflict a lasting defeat against Moscow and lashed out against EU chief Ursula von der Leyen who earlier arrived in Kyiv. "Is this not racism, not Nazism -- not an attempt to solve 'the Russian question'" Lavrov added, evoking Russia's victory against Nazi Germany in World War …

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