Putin, Erdogan discuss latest updates in Syrian crisis
Both leaders asserted their rejection of recent American decision on Jerusalem
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Putin fires chief of staff and close ally Sergei Ivanov
In an unexpected move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has sacked his chief of staff Sergei Ivanov. The former deputy prime minister has been part of Putin’s trusted inner circle for many years.
Ankara-Moscow pivot: a new era begins
Presidents Erdogan and Putin will be drafting a new joint road map in St. Petersburg. In return for Erdogan’s call for more trade, Putin may ask Ankara to jump start ties with Syria, Aram Duran reports from Istanbul.
Kerry meets Putin in bid to rescue Syria peace plan
US Secretary of State John Kerry has met Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of an effort to salvage the stalled Syria peace process. The pair discussed cooperation against Islamic State and other militant groups.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signs trade deals in China
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met Chinese leaders in Beijing to push investment cooperation. A number of contracts for infrastructure, trade and innovation are being signed.
Putin to attend 70th anniversary of UN General Assembly
Along with several other world leaders, Russia’s president will attend events to mark the UN General Assembly’s 70th anniversary. But there’s still no confirmation that he will give a speech. Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend next month’s 70th anniversary session of the UN General Assembly. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov confirmed Putin’s appearance in a …
Merkel’s realpolitik and Egypt’s lost revolutions
By Mohamed Selim “Germany’s government believes that Egypt ought to maintain the basic values of human rights for all its citizens, engage in a dialogue with all the opposing political factions and respect the religious freedoms of all Egyptians.” Those were the words of Germany’s Chancellor, Angela Merkel, in her 30 January 2013 presser with …
Putin asks lawmakers to revoke authorisation to invade Ukraine
NATO last week accused Moscow of deploying more troops near the border while the United States said it would not accept use of Russian force in the country “under any pretext.”