Putin on a charm offensive as Russia-Africa Summit kicks off Leaders from across Africa attending talks in St Petersburg, with food security and Ukraine war high on the agenda. Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2023
Putin won't attend a South Africa summit next month, avoiding possible arrest South Africa says Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the BRICS summit it's hosting in August, putting an end to questions over whether it would act on an arrest warrant for Putin. WEKU · Jul 19, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 507 As the conflict enters its 507th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2023
Rivalries on show as SE Asia hosts annual security talks JAKARTA: Foreign ministers of two dozen countries met in Indonesia on Friday with US.-China rivalry, the war in Ukraine and North Korean missiles set to dominate talks at Southeast Asia's annual security gathering. Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023
Blinken meets Wang Yi in Indonesia. But the region remains wary of the US-China rivalry U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met China’s top diplomat to discuss thorny issues as part of efforts to nurture talks on the sidelines of regional diplomatic meetings in Indonesia The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 506 As the conflict enters its 506th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2023
Russia’s Medvedev says NATO’s Ukraine aid brings world war closer The deputy secretary of Russia’s Security Council said Western military aid would not stop Moscow’s victory in Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2023
As NATO meets on Ukraine, Russian officials fire warnings at West Russia has long objected to Ukrainian membership of the alliance. This week’s meeting is stirring old arguments. Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2023
3 keys to peace as the war in Ukraine hits 500 days Will Ukrainian advances lead to peace, or nuclear escalation? Axios · Jul 7, 2023
After mutiny, clouds hover over Wagner’s operations in Africa Wagner’s mutiny in Russia has been eyed with interest and concern in Africa as questions mount over its operations. Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 493 As the war enters its 493rd day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2023
Russian militia maintains ruthless role in Africa after failed rebellion The Russian mercenary group that briefly rebelled against President Vladimir Putin’s authority has for years been a ruthless force-for-hire across Africa, protecting rulers at the expense of the masses The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
How will Wagner turmoil affect peace-keeping in Mali? Russia has sought to reassure the military junta ruling Mali that Wagner Group mercenaries will continue to operate in the war-torn West African nation. The Week · Jun 27, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 483 As the war enters its 483rd day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2023
WEKU · Jun 18, 2023 Ukraine war is hurting Africa, South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday met with a group of leaders of African countries who traveled to Russia on a self-styled "peace mission" the day after they went to Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 Russia, China foreign ministers set for BRICS meet in South Africa with war in Ukraine on agenda The Russian and Chinese foreign ministers are set to meet with their counterparts from the BRICS economic bloc of developing nations in South Africa on Thursday
The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023 Jaishankar meets Russian counterpart Lavrov in South Africa on sidelines of BRICS FM meeting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on June 1 met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and discussed issues of bilateral and global interests.
Al Jazeera · May 29, 2023 Lavrov in surprise Kenya visit after Ukraine FM trip to Africa The visits come as global powers continue to tussle for influence on the continent of 1.3 billion people.
Tribune News Service · May 22, 2023 Paul Whelan from Russia: 'I have been told that I won't be left behind' DETROIT — Michigan's Paul Whelan said that he has more confidence in U.S. efforts to bring him home from Russia than he did a few months ago in December, though he wishes the process would move faster.
The Independent UK · May 15, 2023 European human rights summit to step up aid for Ukraine to counter Russian invasion Europe's pre-eminent human rights organization is holding a two-day summit in Reykjavik starting Tuesday and will center on the war in Ukraine, one of its member states
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Lula envoy meets Ukraine's Zelenskyy after comments that drew ire A special adviser to Brazil’s presidency has met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following from his Brazilian counterpart that drew rebukes from Kyiv, the U.S. and Europe
Al Jazeera · May 10, 2023 Russia, Syria, Turkey and Iran hold high-level talks in Moscow The talks are taking place as Syria mends ties with regional powers after more than a decade of isolation.
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Moscow hosts landmark Turkey-Syria rapprochement talks Russia's foreign minister is hosting his counterparts from Turkey, Syria and Iran for talks aimed at normalizing Turkish-Syrian relations
The Independent UK · May 5, 2023 India FM: Global institutions suffer from 'trust deficit' India’s foreign minister has criticized global institutions’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic and their ability to resolve geopolitical upheaval, saying alternative forums have an opportunity to tackle such challenges
The Hindu · May 3, 2023 Jaishankar to hold talks with Chinese FM Qin, Lavrov, host Pakistan FM in Goa External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will hold talks with Foreign Ministers of China and Russia, and other counterparts of the eight-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on May 4