UN sets date for Syria peace talks

UN sets date for Syria peace talks

(VOVworld) – UN-sponsored peace talks aimed at ending Syria's civil war will resume on February 23 in Geneva. UN envoy Staffan de Mistura on Monday sent invitations to parties involved...
Tehran, Moscow stand firm on Iran’s nuclear deal

Tehran, Moscow stand firm on Iran’s nuclear deal

(VOVworld) – Russia and Iran have underlined their unwavering stance on full implementation of the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers while seeking a political resolution of Syria’s crisis
Putin, Merkel support talks in Normandy format

Putin, Merkel support talks in Normandy format

(VOVworld) - During a Tuesday phone call, Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel agreed to step up diplomatic efforts to reach a peaceful resolution to the Ukrainian crisis
Russia, Japan to hold talks on island dispute

Russia, Japan to hold talks on island dispute

(VOVworld) – Kyodo News Agency on Tuesday reported that Japan and Russia will hold talks in Tokyo in March to discuss how to conduct joint economic activities on the Russian-held...
Russia moves to restore ties with US

Russia moves to restore ties with US

(VOVworld) - Government agencies in the United States and Russia should restore direct communications channels as part of a first step to rebuild bilateral ties, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei...
Russia ready to restore relations with US

Russia ready to restore relations with US

(VOVworld) – Russia is ready to do its part to restore relations with the US, which suffered major damage under Barack Obama, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in...
US adjusts sanctions on Russia

US adjusts sanctions on Russia

(VOVworld) - The US Treasury Department on Thursday eased economic sanctions on Russia, allowing some cyber-security transactions with the Russian Federal Security Service, accused of meddling in the US electoral...
US to issue new sanctions on Iran

US to issue new sanctions on Iran

(VOVworld) - The United States is expected to impose sanctions on multiple Iranian entities as early as Friday, in response to Tehran's recent ballistic missile test
UN postpones Syrian talks

UN postpones Syrian talks

(VOVworld) - The next round of peace talks on Syria, backed by United Nations, have been scheduled for February 20th, instead of February 8th as the previous plan