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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

Skepticism Surrounds Putin's Ceasefire Announcement in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin has announced a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine. "Drones over our airspace reveal Putin's true image of Easter and human life", writes Volodymyr Zelenskyj on X.

Skepticism Surrounds Putin's Ceasefire Announcement in Ukraine

Iran Nuclear Talks in Rome Face Doubts and Threats

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he has doubts about the US's intentions with talks about the Iranian nuclear energy program. Israel repeats threats to stop Iran from gaining access to nuclear weapons and that "a clear path" to fulfill the threat exists.

Iran Nuclear Talks in Rome Face Doubts and Threats

Ukraine Talks to Continue in London Next Week Following Paris Meeting

Talks in Paris about Ukraine's future resulted in a decision on a new meeting in London next week. After the meeting, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that the USA had informed them about the content of the talks – which was confirmed by the American Foreign Ministry.

Ukraine Talks to Continue in London Next Week Following Paris Meeting

Iran's Foreign Minister Heads to Moscow for Talks with Lavrov on US Meeting

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is traveling to Moscow to discuss the weekend's nuclear energy meeting with the USA together with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The talks with the USA are expected to resume in Italy on Saturday.

Iran's Foreign Minister Heads to Moscow for Talks with Lavrov on US Meeting

US Seeks Control of Key Ukrainian Gas Pipeline in Negotiations

The negotiations with Russia on a ceasefire in Ukraine "are going pretty well", according to the US President Donald Trump. The US is reported to have come up with new demands towards Ukraine: control over a key gas pipeline.

US Seeks Control of Key Ukrainian Gas Pipeline in Negotiations

China to Engage in Peace Efforts for Ukraine Conflict Resolution

China is ready to play a "constructive role" in order to end the war in Ukraine, says Foreign Minister Wang Yi to the state-controlled Russian news agency Ria Novosti on Tuesday. .

China to Engage in Peace Efforts for Ukraine Conflict Resolution

Rubio in talks with Lavrov about "the next step"

The US Secretary of State Macro Rubio has spoken with his Russian counterpart Sergej Lavrov. The two discussed "the next step to follow up on the recent meetings in Saudi Arabia and agreed to continue working to restore communication between the US and Russia", the American Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday local time.

Rubio in talks with Lavrov about "the next step"