Russia
Russia indefinitely postpones meeting on Afghan peace talks
Middle East
August 28, 2018
Russia indefinitely postpones meeting on Afghan peace talks
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Russia postponed indefinitely a meeting on the Afghan peace process planned for next week, Afghan officials…
Merkel to Trump: Russia needed to restrain Syria’s Assad from attacking Idlib
Middle East
August 28, 2018
Merkel to Trump: Russia needed to restrain Syria’s Assad from attacking Idlib
Syria’s northwestern Idlib region — crammed with civilians and rebels close to Turkey — needs Russia’s “moderating manner,” Chancellor Angela…
In familiar dance, Turkey warms to Russia as US ties unravel
Middle East
August 28, 2018
In familiar dance, Turkey warms to Russia as US ties unravel
ISTANBUL (AP) — Relations between Turkey and Russia are cozy, prompting worries in the West of a potentially critical rift…
Why are Kabul and Washington not participating in Moscow-led Taliban talks?
Egypt
August 24, 2018
Why are Kabul and Washington not participating in Moscow-led Taliban talks?
In an interview with DW, South Asia expert Michael Kugelman explains why Kabul and Washington turned down Moscow’s invitation to…
Turkey warns against Syrian govt offensive on Idlib
Middle East
August 24, 2018
Turkey warns against Syrian govt offensive on Idlib
MOSCOW (AP) — Turkey’s foreign minister on Friday warned against a possible Syrian government offensive on the last remaining stronghold…
US sanctions on Russia tied to UK attack to take effect Monday
World
August 24, 2018
US sanctions on Russia tied to UK attack to take effect Monday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US sanctions against Russia tied to a nerve agent attack in Britain, which were announced earlier this…
EU unlikely to heed British call for more Russia sanctions
World
August 23, 2018
EU unlikely to heed British call for more Russia sanctions
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union is unlikely to heed London’s call for it to match the latest US sanctions…
Russian hackers went after conservative US groups: Microsoft
World
August 21, 2018
Russian hackers went after conservative US groups: Microsoft
Russian government hackers tried to hijack the websites of conservative US think tanks, Microsoft said Tuesday, raising fresh alarms…
Russia’s Putin, despite sanctions, still hopes for better U.S. ties: Kremlin
World
August 20, 2018
Russia’s Putin, despite sanctions, still hopes for better U.S. ties: Kremlin
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin still hopes to pull Moscow’s ties with Washington out of a deep crisis,…
Turkey hopes to find solution on Syria’s Idlib with Russia
Middle East
August 15, 2018
Turkey hopes to find solution on Syria’s Idlib with Russia
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s foreign minister said on Tuesday he hoped his country and Russia could find a solution over…