Russia Urges Mideast Talks
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Russia urges Middle East parties to resume negotiations amid escalating conflict and new U.S. attacks on Iranian targets. Moscow warns that Persian Gulf tensions are deteriorating, distracting the U.S. from the Ukraine crisis.
Kremlin says US, Chinese and Russian leaders may hold trilateral talks at APEC summit
The Kremlin says Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have discussed the possibility of meeting Donald Trump together at this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China. Yuri Ushakov, a foreign policy adviser to Putin, said the idea came up during a meeting between Putin and Xi on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan. Speaking to Russian state …
HS analysis: The world can be thrown into chaos cheaply, and Russia knows it
The September 11 attacks cost between $400,000 and $500,000, according to the U.S. congressional 9/11 Commission. That money covered passports, visas, air tickets, flight training and accommodation. F…
Politico: Graham’s bill for ‘hellish’ Russia sanctions faces collapse
A bill proposed by the late US Senator Lindsey Graham to impose sanctions on Russia’s trading partners could be headed for a dead end in the House of Representatives, Politico reports. Less than a mon…
Dombrovskis on Russia’s G20 role: now is not the right time
Valdis Dombrovskis rejected the idea that Russia’s presence at G20 meetings should return to normal, saying, “We do not think now is the right time to normalize Russia” or its participation in such ta…
US Russia Invite Irks Germany and Europe at G20, as Press Access Is Restricted
The first Russian finance minister invited to a G20 meeting in person since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine appeared in Asheville, North Carolina, and immediately became the focus of the gathe…
Russian media: Putin angrily canceled meeting after hearing CIA chief’s message
A planned meeting between Vladimir Putin and CIA Director John Ratcliffe allegedly fell apart after Ratcliffe delivered a bleak assessment of Russia’s position in the war in Ukraine, according to the …
Surprise Russian minister at US G20 draws EU warning against normalizing Moscow ties
The Russian finance minister’s unexpected appearance at the US-hosted G20 Finance meeting triggered an immediate rebuke from the European Union. EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said in Ashe…
US Russia Invite Irritates Germany and Europe as Press Access Tightens at G20
Russia’s return to a G20 finance meeting has unsettled European delegates, while major US news organizations complained that journalists were excluded from parts of the event. Russian Finance Minister…
G20: Russia Returns by Trump Administration Decision, Sparking Strong European Reaction
Russia’s return to a meeting of the G20’s leading economic officials has exposed a fresh split between Washington and its European allies. Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attended the opening …
G20 meeting in Asheville: US excludes media as Lars Klingbeil criticizes Russia
The G20 finance ministers’ meeting in Asheville has placed Lars Klingbeil in a delicate diplomatic position, according to Der Spiegel reporter Gerald Traufetter. The report highlights two elements of …
RAINER SAKS: Russia’s Abrupt Arctic Statement and a Possible Shift in US Tactics Toward the Kremlin
Russia’s foreign minister made what security expert Rainer Saks describes as an entirely unexpected statement about NATO and the Arctic. Saks also argues that the United States appears to have changed…
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Russia Returns to G20 as Europe Objects and Refuses to Pose With Its Minister
Russia’s return to a gathering of the world’s leading economies created an immediate confrontation with Europe. Anton Siluanov, Russia’s finance minister, attended the opening day of the G20 talks in …
G20 Ministers Dismayed by Russia’s Return to the Meeting
The return of Russia’s finance minister to the G20 table overshadowed a meeting intended to focus on the global economy. Anton Siluanov’s presence in Asheville marked his first in-person attendance at…
Russian finance minister attends G20 in person for first time since invasion as Europe refuses group photo
Anton Siluanov’s appearance at the G20 finance ministers’ meeting in Asheville marked the first time Russia’s finance minister had attended the forum in person since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Uk…
Dombrovskis criticizes Russia’s participation in G20 ministerial meeting
Valdis Dombrovskis delivered the European Union’s criticism from the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Asheville, North Carolina: “There is currently no right time to normalize” relations with Russia or…
Russian Finance Minister’s Surprise G20 Appearance Angers European Officials
Anton Siluanov’s unexpected appearance at a U.S.-hosted G20 meeting put Russia back in the room with Western financial officials, and immediately exposed a divide over how far that engagement should g…
Trump Brings Russia Back to the G20, as Europe Refuses to Pose With Russian Minister
Russia’s return to a gathering of the world’s leading economies created an immediate split between Washington and its European allies. Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attended the first day of…
Zelenskyy says US presidential envoys are preparing further talks with Russia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says US presidential representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are preparing for more discussions with Russia and a visit to Ukraine. In a video address, the Ukrainian presid…
Sources: Bessent Firmly Rejects Russian Minister’s Overture
Scott Bessent delivered a blunt message to Russia’s finance minister during a bilateral meeting at the G20 gathering in Asheville, North Carolina: nothing could move forward while the war in Ukraine c…
