Russia assures Italy it wants diplomatic solution to Ukraine crisis: Di Maio MOSCOW: Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said on Thursday that his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, had... Published 17 Feb, 2022 03:42pm
World Russia to continue security talks with West MOSCOW: Russia will continue talks with the West on all aspects of its security proposals, Foreign Minister Sergei... Published 17 Feb, 2022 03:30pm
Business & Finance Rouble leaps after Russia says some troops are returning to bases MOSCOW: The rouble rose more than 2% versus the dollar on Tuesday as Russia said some troops near Ukraine were... Published 16 Feb, 2022 06:20am
World US Secretary of State Blinken holds phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was speaking to his Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergei... Published 15 Feb, 2022 09:37pm
World UN chief tells Russia, Ukraine of 'serious concern' UNITED NATIONS: United Nations chief Antonio Guterres spoke to the foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine on ... Published 15 Feb, 2022 12:37pm
Markets European shares sink as Russia-Ukraine jitters rattle market LONDON: European shares ended at their lowest level in 20 days on Monday, with travel and banking leading the slump... Published 15 Feb, 2022 06:45am
Markets Wall Street mixed amid rate fears, slight easing in Ukraine tensions NEW YORK: US stock indexes were mixed in volatile trading on Monday amid concerns about higher interest rates, while... Published 15 Feb, 2022 06:45am
World France warns Russia ready for 'major offensive' against Ukraine PARIS: France's Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian warned Monday that "all the elements" were in place for Russia ... Published 15 Feb, 2022 12:32am
World Russia sees 'chance' to agree with West on security: Lavrov to Putin MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told President Vladimir Putin that there was a "chance" of reaching ... Published 14 Feb, 2022 06:27pm
World Blinken tells Lavrov diplomatic path remains open, but requires Moscow 'to deescalate' WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Saturday that... Published 12 Feb, 2022 07:21pm
World Blinken says US prepared for Russian diplomacy or 'aggression' on Ukraine NADI, FIJI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he will speak to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on... Published 12 Feb, 2022 02:27pm
World Blinken urges Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine borders in Lavrov call WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Russia to "immediately" de-escalate tensions and withdraw its... Published 01 Feb, 2022 09:50pm
World Lavrov says US ready to discuss Russia's security concerns MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday that Washington was ready to discuss Moscow's security... Published 01 Feb, 2022 09:46pm
World US, Russia diplomats to talk as tensions over Ukraine rise WASHINGTON: Washington's and Moscow's top diplomats will hold fresh talks Tuesday on the Ukraine crisis as Western... Published 01 Feb, 2022 12:08pm
World Russia, US square off at UN over Ukraine crisis UNITED NATIONS: Russia and the United States faced off Monday at the UN Security Council over Moscow’s troop... Published 01 Feb, 2022 04:07am
World Blinken to speak with Russian counterpart Lavrov Tuesday MOSCOW: Russia said Monday that Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov would hold a telephone conversation with US Secretary... Published 31 Jan, 2022 05:33pm
World Russia doesn't want war but will defend its interests: minister MOSCOW: Moscow doesn't want war but will not allow its interests to be ignored, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei... Published 28 Jan, 2022 03:13pm
World Russia says dialogue will continue with US as Geneva talks end GENEVA: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said after talks with the United States in Geneva on Friday that... Published 21 Jan, 2022 06:58pm
World Stoltenberg invites Russia, NATO allies to new talks BERLIN: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday he had invited Russia and allies of the North Atlantic alliance to... Published 18 Jan, 2022 07:33pm
World Moscow welcomes 'progress' on Iran nuclear deal MOSCOW: Russia said Friday it was cautiously optimistic over "progress" made at negotiations to restore the landmark... Published 14 Jan, 2022 05:50pm
World Russia expects security talks with US, NATO in January MOSCOW: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday he expects negotiations with the United States on... Published 22 Dec, 2021 05:07pm
World Lavrov tells Blinken Russia needs 'security guarantees' on borders MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday that Moscow... Updated 02 Dec, 2021 08:12pm
World US, Russian foreign ministers to meet as Ukraine tensions soar STOCKHOLM: The chief diplomats of the US and Russia are to meet in Sweden on Thursday as tensions soar after... Published 02 Dec, 2021 10:20am
World State Dept says Blinken to meet Russia's Lavrov on Thursday in Stockholm RIGA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to have a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on ... Published 01 Dec, 2021 02:29pm
World Blinken, Lavrov to attend OSCE meeting next week STOCKHOLM: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov will attend the OSCE... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:30am
World Russia floats idea of EU paying Belarus to stop migrant flows MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday suggested that the European Union could provide financial... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
World Russian, Iranian foreign ministers support restoring nuclear deal to original form MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian both expressed... Published 07 Nov, 2021 05:39am
World Russian, Iranian foreign ministers support restoring nuclear deal to original form MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian both expressed... Published 06 Nov, 2021 05:38pm
World Russia tells Afghan neighbours to say no to US, NATO presence MOSCOW: Russia’s top diplomat told Afghanistan’s neighbours on Wednesday to refuse to host US or NATO military... Published 28 Oct, 2021 04:06am
World China, Pakistan and Russia promise aid for Taliban but no recognition on eve of Moscow talks MOSCOW: Russia, China and Pakistan are willing to provide aid to Afghanistan, the Russian foreign ministry said on... Updated 20 Oct, 2021 08:35am