China Prepares to Welcome Russian Delegation as Beijing and Moscow Deepen Strategic Partnership

China is preparing to host a high-level Russian delegation in Beijing in what analysts describe as another major sign of the deepening strategic partnership between the two global powers amid rising geopolitical tensions with the West. The visit is expected to focus on economic cooperation, energy security, defense coordination and diplomatic alignment on key international […]

Russia, U.S. Discuss ‘Irritants’ in Bilateral Relations, Major Issues Remain Unresolved

Russia, U.S. Discuss ‘Irritants’ in Bilateral Relations, Major Issues Remain Unresolved

Russian and United States diplomats have held talks aimed at addressing so-called “irritants” in bilateral relations, but key disagreements between the two countries remain unresolved, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Tuesday. Speaking to Russian news agency Interfax, Ryabkov noted that while discussions took place, they did not result in progress on the […]

Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Resume in Turkey After Years of Stalemate

Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Resume in Turkey After Years of Stalemate

After a prolonged diplomatic deadlock, Russia, Ukraine, and Turkey are set to hold a fresh round of trilateral peace talks in Istanbul on Friday. The announcement follows what was described as a productive meeting between Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Medinsky, who is leading the Russian delegation, confirmed that […]