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Lavrov: Security Talks on Ukraine Without Russia Are Futile

Discussions about the Western world's security guarantees for Ukraine without involving Russia are a "way to nowhere", warns Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. > The West understands very well that seriously discussing security guarantees without the Russian Federation is a utopia, he says.

Lavrov: Security Talks on Ukraine Without Russia Are Futile

Putin-Zelensky Meeting Crucial for Trump's Peace Plan in Europe

Is Russia's president going to do as Donald Trump says and in the near future turn up at a peace meeting with his Ukrainian colleague? The question is of critical importance for Trump's peace plans – and Europe's future. .

Putin-Zelensky Meeting Crucial for Trump's Peace Plan in Europe

Lavrov: Putin-Zelenskyj Summit Needs Careful Planning

Switzerland promises immunity for Vladimir Putin if there is a summit between Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyj in the country. But from the Russian side come ambiguous signals.

Lavrov: Putin-Zelenskyj Summit Needs Careful Planning

Russian Journalists Served Chicken Kyiv on Alaska Summit Flight

The Russian journalists who were to cover the presidents' summit were served the dish chicken Kyiv on the flight to the summit in Alaska. The choice of food is seen by many as a way to humiliate Ukraine.

Russian Journalists Served Chicken Kyiv on Alaska Summit Flight

Putin and Trump Meet in Alaska to Discuss Ukraine Conflict

USA's president Donald Trump and Russia's president Vladimir Putin met for the first time since 2019 on Friday. This is what we know:.

Putin and Trump Meet in Alaska to Discuss Ukraine Conflict

Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine War in Productive Alaska Meeting

USA's president Donald Trump describes the meeting with Russia's president Vladimir Putin about the Ukraine war as "very productive", and states that the two agreed on many issues. We did not reach all the way, but we have good chances to reach, he says at a joint press conference after the meeting.

Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine War in Productive Alaska Meeting

Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska to Discuss Ukraine Conflict

The two presidents Trump and Putin shook hands on the red carpet in Alaska, and then traveled together to the meeting about the Russian invasion war in Ukraine. But the agreement on a conversation between the two men was changed at the last minute.

Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska to Discuss Ukraine Conflict

North Korean Beach Resort Wonsan-Kalma Closes to Foreign Tourists

The extensive resort Wonsan-Kalma on North Korea's east coast opened with great pomp and circumstance earlier in July. The resort, with space for up to 20,000 guests, was intended to become an engine in the North Korean economy and receive Russian tourists.

North Korean Beach Resort Wonsan-Kalma Closes to Foreign Tourists

China Pledges Stronger Support for Russia, Criticizes US Tariff Threats

China's president Xi Jinping promises strengthened support for Russia after the US's new tariff threats. Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns Donald Trump's threats of giant tariffs against Moscow's trading partners.

China Pledges Stronger Support for Russia, Criticizes US Tariff Threats

Lavrov Claims Trump Faces EU Pressure Over Ukraine Strategy

USA will send top-class weapons to Ukraine – and threatens Russia with giant tariffs if no peace agreement is in place within 50 days. But the weapons bill will be paid by Europe.

Lavrov Claims Trump Faces EU Pressure Over Ukraine Strategy

China-Russia Ties: Most Mature Relationship Globally

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls the country's relationship with Russia "the most stable, the most mature and the most strategically valuable relationship between major powers in the world". .

China-Russia Ties: Most Mature Relationship Globally

Kim Pledges Unconditional Support to Russia in Ukraine Conflict

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-Un promises Russia its full support in the war of attack against Ukraine. This is announced after the dictator's meeting with the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday.

Kim Pledges Unconditional Support to Russia in Ukraine Conflict

Russia Cautions Against US-South Korea-Japan Alliance Targeting North Korea

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warns the USA, South Korea and Japan against forming a security alliance directed towards North Korea. .

Russia Cautions Against US-South Korea-Japan Alliance Targeting North Korea

North Korea Increases Weapon Supplies to Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict

North Korea supplies Russia with up to 40 percent of all ammunition that the country uses in its warfare against Ukraine, according to the head of Ukraine's military intelligence service. In addition to ammunition, North Korea also sends ballistic missiles and artillery systems, among other things, says intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov to Bloomberg.

North Korea Increases Weapon Supplies to Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict

Rubio: Lavrov Presents New Ideas on Ukraine Conflict

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov presented a new "approach" to the war in Ukraine during Thursday's meeting, according to the US Foreign Minister Marco Rubio. .

Rubio: Lavrov Presents New Ideas on Ukraine Conflict

Russia and US Hold Open Talks on Ukraine War

An "open conversation" about the war in Ukraine. This is how the conversation between the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov is described, from the Russian side.

Russia and US Hold Open Talks on Ukraine War

Lavrov to Visit North Korea This Weekend

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is traveling to North Korea over the weekend, at the invitation of the North Korean Foreign Ministry, reports Russian state media. .

Lavrov to Visit North Korea This Weekend

Ukraine and Russia Set for New Direct Talks in Istanbul

Russia proposes new direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, where they are prepared to present a new peace proposal, according to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Ukraine welcomes new talks – but demands that Russia "keeps its promise" to do as Ukraine and submit its terms already now.

Ukraine and Russia Set for New Direct Talks in Istanbul

Russia to Propose Peace Terms to Ukraine After Prisoner Exchange

Russia is to send over its terms for a peace agreement to Ukraine when a large prisoner exchange between the countries is clear, says Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. As soon as the exchange of prisoners of war is clear, we will be ready to hand over our proposal which the Russian side is currently completing, says Lavrov.

Russia to Propose Peace Terms to Ukraine After Prisoner Exchange

Rubio Expects Russian Ceasefire Proposal for Ukraine Soon

The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects Russia to present a plan for a ceasefire in Ukraine "within a few days". .

Rubio Expects Russian Ceasefire Proposal for Ukraine Soon

Trump to Discuss Ceasefire with Putin on Monday

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, says that he will talk to the President of Russia, Putin, on Monday. The talk will, among other things, deal with "stopping the bloodshed", writes Trump on his social media platform Truth Social.

Trump to Discuss Ceasefire with Putin on Monday

Putin to Skip Istanbul Talks, Russia Sends Lower-Level Delegation

Russia's President Vladimir Putin is not on the list of the Kremlin's delegation to the talks in Istanbul on Thursday. Russia intends to negotiate at a significantly lower level and is letting a former culture minister and hardline advisor lead the talks.

Putin to Skip Istanbul Talks, Russia Sends Lower-Level Delegation

Russia Demands Recognition of All Occupied Ukrainian Territories

Russia wants to retain all occupied land in Ukraine. That all affected regions are recognized as Russian is a requirement for further potential peace talks, according to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Russia Demands Recognition of All Occupied Ukrainian Territories

Putin and US Envoy Witkoff Discuss Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and the US envoy Steve Witkoff have discussed the possibility of direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. At the same time, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says that Moscow wants to "fine-tune" the US's proposal for an agreement.

Putin and US Envoy Witkoff Discuss Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks