Russia backs UNSG’s will to resolve Cyprus issue
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that his country supports UN Secretary General’s will to resolve Cyprus issue through political and diplomatic means. In a...
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
Lavrov expresses ‘serious concern’ over opening of Varosha
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed “serious concern” over Turkey’s decision to open part of the fenced area of Varosha in occupied Famagusta, reports...
Russia says London spreading propaganda over spy poisoning
Britain’s warnings of retaliation if it is proven Russia was behind the poisoning of a double agent are propaganda and not serious, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said...
US and Russia fail to close deal on ending violence in Syria
By Lesley Wroughton and Stephanie Nebehay The United States and Russia failed on Friday to reach a breakthrough deal on military cooperation and a nationwide...
Our View: The differing positions of the US and Russia on Cyprus
THE ARRIVAL in Cyprus of the US Secretary of State John Kerry the day after the visit of the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov gave...
Russia dismisses EU criticism of travel blacklist
Russia criticised the European Union on Monday for allowing the publication of a list of European officials barred from entering the country in the diplomatic...
Russia offers military aid to Iraq during PM visit (Updated)
By Denis Dyomkin Russia offered visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi military and other aid on Thursday to help push back Islamic State militants who...
Ukraine begins artillery withdrawal, recognising truce is holding
By Peter Graff Ukraine announced on Thursday that it would begin withdrawing artillery from the front line with separatist rebels in the east, a move...
Russia blames Ukraine for violence, urges West not to support Kiev
Russia blamed the Ukrainian authorities on Monday for a surge in violence in southeastern Ukraine and urged the West not to show its support for...
EU proposes tough sanctions on Moscow as Ukraine rebels advance
By Robin Emmott and Richard Balmforth European officials proposed sweeping new sanctions on Tuesday to starve Russia’s companies of capital and technology as punishment for...
Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘undisguised aggression’ as rebels advance
By Pavel Polityuk and Polina Devitt Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko accused Russia on Monday of “direct and undisguised aggression” which he said had radically changed...
Ukraine accuses Russia of opening new war front before leaders’ meeting
By Richard Balmforth Ukraine accused Russia on Monday of sending soldiers across the border to open a new front in the separatist war that has...
