Russian and US ambassadors discuss improvement of bilateral relations

Relations between Washington and Moscow cannot be “instantly” improved, and this process requires much effort from both sides, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov told Russian media after meeting with US Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman on Thursday. The diplomats discussed joint steps towards better ties and analyzed “issues of bilateral concern.” Antonov says […]

Brigitte Macron and Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan meet for Presidents’ bilateral talks

Brigitte Macron smiled as the glamorous First Lady posed with Turkish President’s wife Emine Erdogan in Paris. The 64-year-old former school teacher looked like a student herself in a smart get up. The blonde wore a blazer, trousers and white shirt. She posed next to Emine, 62, who wore a headscarf and a lace black […]

New US sanctions 'destructive,' hinder improvement of bilateral relations – Russian Foreign Ministry

Washington’s expansion of sanctions on a number of Russian individuals and organizations over the situation in Ukraine “will not have a desired effect” on those on the list, but will only hinder the already difficult process of improving US-Russia relations, Moscow says. “Yet again, sanctions are implemented out of thin air,” Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey […]

Russian FM Lavrov expects to talk to US counterpart Tillerson soon on Ukraine & bilateral relations

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said in an interview he will probably be in contact with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson soon, and is expecting to discuss the situation in Ukraine, bilateral relations, and other major international issues. Commenting on the situation in Ukraine with Russian channel NTV, Lavrov said he sees no […]