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‘Unusually Public Crisis’: How a Plane Crash Is Driving Russia and Azerbaijan Apart

Relations between longtime allies Russia and Azerbaijan have been deteriorating since the Dec. 25 crash of an Azerbaijani plane headed for Russia.

Russia and U.S. Agree to Start Ukraine Peace Talks, But No Plans Yet for Trump-Putin Meeting

Top diplomats from both countries said they would restart diplomatic relations and begin formal consultations for ending the war in Ukraine.

Azerbaijan Orders Closure of Russian Cultural Diplomacy Agency in Baku

Azerbaijani media claimed last month that the Baku-based “Russian House” harbored Russian intelligence agents.

Russian Diplomats Make First Syria Visit Since Assad’s Fall

The visit comes as Moscow looks to secure the fate of its bases in Tartus and Khmeimim.

Zelensky Says Ukraine, EU Should Join U.S.-Russia Talks

'I understand that contacts can be in different formats,' the Ukrainian president said.

Russia ‘Prepared to Consider’ U.S. Prisoner Swap – Senior Diplomat

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said a new prisoner swap could be a “healthy step forward, especially at the beginning of the next administration...

Russia Closes Polish Consulate in St. Petersburg

The closure comes as part of an escalating diplomatic tit-for-tat between Poland and Russia.

Burkina Faso Says Country Prefers Russia Partnership Over France

The country’s Foreign Minister told AFP, “There is no room for fear, because we know what we want and where we want to go.”

opinion Saahil Menon

Russia Supporting Houthi Rebels Is Diplomatic Suicide

A notorious Russian arms dealer is selling weapons to the Iran-backed militia, risking Moscow's delicate relationship with the Gulf States.

Georgia Says No Plans to Restore Diplomatic Ties With Moscow

“There are no plans in this respect because 20% of our territory is occupied by the Russian Federation,” Georgia's prime minister said.

China's Xi Tells Putin Ready to ‘Expand' Ties – State Media

"Political mutual trust between the two sides has continued to deepen, practical cooperation has achieved remarkable results," Xinhua quoted Xi as saying...

Russian PM to Meet Iranian President in Tehran

The announcement came as Russia has condemned Israel's "political murder" of Iran-backed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut.

Moscow Expels 6 British Diplomats Over Suspected Spying

Russia's FSB accused the diplomats of "subversive activities and intelligence" gathering and "threatening Russia's security."

opinion Ruth Deyermond

Resetting U.S.-Russia Relations Would Be a Mistake

Envisaging a future reset with Russia is not pragmatism. It is wishful thinking.

Hungary's Orban Calls for Ukraine Ceasefire to Speed Up Peace Talks

Orban issued the appeal standing next to President Volodymyr Zelensky during a surprise visit to Ukraine, the first by the vocal critic of Western support...

Indian PM Modi to Visit Russia in July – Reports

“I can confirm that we’re preparing a visit by the prime minister of India,” Putin’s aide Yury Ushakov told state media.

South Korea Summons Russian Ambassador Over Pyongyang Defense Pact

Seoul "strongly urged Russia to immediately stop military cooperation with North Korea and comply with [UN] Security Council resolutions."

Russia and Vietnam Vow to Strengthen Ties as Putin Visits Hanoi

The Kremlin leader held talks with senior Vietnamese officials on Thursday, including Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Peace Summit Calls for Dialogue With Russia, Backs Ukraine's 'Territorial Integrity'

"We believe that reaching peace requires the involvement of and dialogue between all parties," read a final communique.

Putin to Visit North Korea, Vietnam – Report

Russia’s Ambassador to North Korea Alexander Matsegora said he is “actively preparing” for the Kremlin leader’s visit to Pyongyang.

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