South Korea’s political upheaval

South Korea’s political upheaval

(VOVworld) – South Korea’s political scene is in crisis. The ruling party has become divided and President Park Geun Hye has begun a cabinet reshuffle to fix the situation....
Russia, Turkey foster bilateral ties

Russia, Turkey foster bilateral ties

(VOVworld) – Russia and Turkey have signed an agreement on the construction of an undersea gas pipeline. They have also pledged to reach a common voice on the Syria crisis. The moves...
Thawing Russia-Turkey relations

Thawing Russia-Turkey relations

(VOVworld) – On June 27 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sent an apology to Russian officials 6 months after the Turkish army shot down a Russian plane near the Turkey-Syria border....
Turkey apologized for shooting down Russian jet

Turkey apologized for shooting down Russian jet

(VOVworld) – In a letter to Russian President Vladimir V. Putin on Monday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan apologized over last year's shooting down of a Russian air force jet by...
Russia asserts desire to hold dialogue with EU

Russia asserts desire to hold dialogue with EU

(VOVworld) – On Monday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov affirmed that European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will attend the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 16 at the invitation of...
 Prospects for Japan-South Korea relations in 2016

Prospects for Japan-South Korea relations in 2016

(VOVworld) – Japan and South Korea reached a historic agreement on compensation for wartime sex slaves last December. The agreement, together with progresses in bilateral relations in 2015, promises a positive...
Belarus offers help to resolve Russia-Turkey tension

Belarus offers help to resolve Russia-Turkey tension

(VOVworld) – Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei said that his country can exert all efforts possible to help resolve the Russia-Turkey crisis. He said that reciprocal pressure and reciprocal sanctions...