Diplomats Of CIS, Asia, Africa, Latin America Attend Reception In Vienna On Russia Day

The reception at the Russian Embassy in Vienna on the occasion of Russia Day, celebrated on June 12, was attended by more than 50 heads of diplomatic missions from the CIS, Asia, Africa and Latin America, as well as employees of Vienna's international organizations, the Russian diplomatic mission said in a statement.

Ukraine boycotts OSCE gathering blackmails EU over Russian presence

A meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's parliamentary assembly has begun without the Ukrainian delegation, which described the planned presence of Russian lawmakers as “an affront.”

Iran nuke talks to resume in Vienna on Tuesday: EU - China.org.cn

Talks on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), will resume on Feb. 8, the diplomatic service of the European Union said on Monday.

Damasco rechaza el documento sobre Siria preparado por cinco países en Washington

El Gobierno de Siria considera inadmisible el documento sobre la solución de la crisis en ese país, elaborado por cinco países reunidos a mediados de enero en Washington, declaró a los periodistas el jefe de la delegación de Damasco en las negociaciones de Viena y embajador sirio ante la ONU, Bashar Jaafari.

French FM says UN-led Syria peace talks in Vienna are ‘last hope’

France’s foreign minister said on Wednesday there was no perspective of a political solution for Syria other than UN-led peace talks in Vienna. Jean-Yves Le Drian described the negotiations as the “last hope,” Reuters reports.

Nucléaire iranien: "Les sanctions seront levées aujourd'hui"

Les deux principaux artisans de l'accord nucléaire iranien, le secrétaire d'Etat américain John Kerry et son homologue iranien Mohammad Javad Zarif, sont attendus samedi à Vienne pour y finaliser la mise en oeuvre de ce texte qui prévoit une levée des sanctions internationales frappant Téhéran.

Vienna to have strong police presence during New Year Eve celebrations

The Austrian capital is to witness a sizeable police presence during New Year's Eve celebrations in light of recent warnings over potential terror threats.

Europe on alert over New Year’s Eve attack fears

European capitals of the possibility of a shooting or bomb attack before New Year, prompting police across the continent to increase security measures.

Austria warn against New Year attacks on European capitals

Vienna police said on Saturday they received warnings from a "friendly" intelligence service that European capitals might come under shooting or bomb attacks before the New Year.

Russia's envoy blames US position for complicating work on UN SC resolution on Syria

 Drafting of the UN Security Council resolution in support of the Vienna process for the peaceful settlement of the conflict in Syria, the adoption of which was scheduled for Friday, has been complicated because of the United States that is pressing for the inclusion of additional clauses in the text, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin told reporters on Thursday.

Moscow blames US-led coalition for delays in work on Syria opposition and terrorists lists

Moscow is concerned over the fact that the US-led coalition has so far failed to develop common understanding on the lists of terrorists and the opposition in Syria, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.

Syrian National Coalition: Will for Syria political solution exists

Head of the Syrian National Coalition Khaled Khoja, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for the Riyadh conference, said there’s a common vision towards a political solution.

Saudi Arabia Imposing Own Plans of New Government on Syria

There are both government and opposition representatives on the list of figures for the new Syrian government proposed by Saudi Arabia, according to Randa Kassis, leader of the Movement for a Pluralistic Society.

Vienna, Amman cast doubt on speedy Syria transition

Vienna and Amman believe it is too early to expect a speedy political transition in war-torn Syria, Austrian President Heinz Fischer said Wednesday after meeting King Abdullah II.

Lavrov to Jubeir: Is Saudi Authorized to Decide Who Rules Syria?

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov slammed Saudi Arabia position over the fate of the Syrian president Bashar al-Assad as a ruler of the war-torn country.

World diplomats propose Syrian elections for 2017

Syria should hold elections within 18 months, groups opposing the Syrian president should be involved in future talks about the country's political process, and a truce - minus two rebel groups - should be put in place immediately, according to world leaders who met in the Austrian capital to chart a way towards a ceasefire and political transition to end the country's war.

Kerry: 'Not on the threshold' of an agreement at next Syria talks

The U.S. believed that the international community is not on the threshold of a comprehensive agreement to solve the Syrian crisis before the new round of Vienna talks, but diplomatic means cannot be abandoned, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday.

Moscow Never Called Assad ‘Ideal’ Syrian President

Moscow has never said that Syrian President Bashar Assad is an ideal leader, and that the current regime in the country is perfect, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday.

Syria solution should not only be about Assad (Rouhani)

Iran’s president said on Nov. 11 that any resolution of the Syrian conflict must focus on the need for strong government in Damascus, and not only on the fate of President Bashar al-Assad, while the foreign ministers of Russia and the United States have talked on the phone ahead of the Vienna peace talks on Nov. 14.

Syrian opposition rejects Russian constitution

Syrian opposition figures rejected on Wednesday a Russian draft proposal for a process aimed at solving the nearly five-year war, saying Moscow's aim was to keep President Bashar al-Assad in power and marginalize dissenting voices.