Russia proposes new round of Istanbul talks; Ukraine pushes for memorandum
The renewed diplomatic push comes under growing pressure from Trump and heavy bombardments.
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The Russian foreign minister’s visit comes as the US fears Russia and North Korea are developing closer military links.
Moscow has ‘serious questions’ about Western policy on Israel, Russia’s top diplomat tells the head of the Arab League.
Russia says the top diplomats spoke ‘on the move’ at a G20 meeting in India but did not hold Ukraine negotiations.
Russia’s foreign minister visits African countries to shore up support as Wagner Group replaces French troops.
Russian FM says Moscow’s attacks on infrastructure in Ukraine are a justified response to ‘inherent threats’.
Russian foreign minister says he hopes Biden will deal wisely with Ukraine like JFK did with the Cuban crisis.
Ukraine says Lavrov’s comments imply the possible use of nuclear weapons, condemns them as ‘totally unacceptable’.
Lavrov’s visit coincides with the ASEAN summit in Cambodia where Myanmar’s coup leaders are under renewed pressure.
Moscow says it will also place eight US officials on a sanctions list and restrict US NGO activity in Russia.
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