Kremlin Says Russia, Azerbaijan Have Entered ‘Difficult Period’ in Bilateral Ties

 The Kremlin on Monday said Russia and the Republic of Azerbaijan have entered a “difficult period” in bilateral ties.

Kiev cancels Zelensky-Kellogg press conference at US request

US Presidential Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg and Vladimir Zelensky have finished their meeting in Kiev, but the press conference following their discussions was canceled at the request of the US side, according to the Ukrainian news agency UNIAN.

Moscou ne félicite pas Donald Trump, l’ombre de la guerre en Ukraine plane sur les relations avec les États-Unis

Le Kremlin a indiqué mercredi que le président russe Vladimir Poutine ne prévoyait pas de féliciter Donald Trump, qui a revendiqué sa victoire à la présidentielle américaine, précisant que ce dernier serait jugé sur ses "actes".

Turkey, Armenia make progress in normalization talks

Turkey and Armenia on Tuesday resumed talks aimed at normalizing ties after a two-year lull and agreed to simplify visa rules for some passport holders, the two countries said.

Moscow Pledges 'Adequate' Response If US Closes Russian Visa Center

 Moscow will undertake relevant responsive measures if the United States implements a decision on closing the Russian visa center in the US, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova told Sputnik on Saturday.

Pakistan decides to end standoff with Iran

Pakistan and Iran “agreed to de-escalate” tensions Friday, Islamabad said, after trading deadly airstrikes on militant targets in each other’s territory this week.

India tells Canada to withdraw 41 diplomats

India has told Canada that it must repatriate 41 diplomats by Oct. 10, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

Kremlin Says Talks Between Putin and Pashinyan Agreed Upon

Moscow expects to agree on the terms of a telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Contacts with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev are not being prepared but will take place if necessary, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. 

South Korean Foreign Ministry Criticizes Kishidas Ritual Offering To Yasukuni Shrine

South Korea has expressed "deep disappointment and regret" over Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ritual offering to the Yasukuni shrine, the South Korean Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

Saudi, Iranian Foreign Ministers To Meet In Beijing On Thursday

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian, will meet in Beijing on Thursday.

Honduras breaks diplomatic ties with Taiwan, opens relations with China

The Honduran Foreign Ministry announced Saturday that diplomatic relations with Taiwan have been severed and a commitment to "never again" have official ties or contact with the island.

Top Egypt, Turkey diplomats hold first Cairo talks in a decade

Egypt’s foreign minister has said talks with Turkey on the possibility of restoring ties to the ambassadorial level would happen at “the appropriate time” during the first visit to Cairo by Turkey’s top diplomat since relations ruptured a decade ago.

Tunisian President Speaks In Favor Of Appointing Ambassador To Syria

Tunisian President Kais Saied has expressed dismay that his country does not have an ambassador in Syria.

Saudi Arabia, Iran agree to re-establish diplomatic relations: Statement

Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to re-establish diplomatic ties, reopen embassies and exchange ambassadors within a period of two months, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Friday.

Hamas to Improve Ties with Syria to Serve Palestinian Cause

 The Palestinian resistance group Hamas said it will continue to grow and solidify ties with Syria in the future to serve the Palestinian cause, especially in light of the increasing Israeli aggression and atrocities.

Venezuela, Colombia Restore Diplomatic Ties After Three-Year Break

Venezuela and Colombia restored full diplomatic relations Sunday after a three-year break, as a new leftist government in Bogota takes shape.

Turkey, Israel to restore full diplomatic relations | Al Jazeera

Turkey and Israel have agreed to restore full diplomatic relations and will return ambassadors to each other’s countries following a gradual improvement in relations, the two countries have said.

Putin says Russia and N Korea will expand bilateral relations

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un that the two countries will “expand comprehensive and constructive bilateral relations with common efforts”, according to state media in Pyongyang.

Israel always ready for dialogue with Russia: PM - China.org.cn

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid said Tuesday that his country is always ready for dialogue with Russia.

South Korea raids own spy agency to investigate North Korea-related incidents | Al Arabiya English

South Korean prosecutors raided the country’s main spy agency Wednesday as part of investigations into two past North Korea-related incidents that drew criticism that the previous liberal government ignored basic principles of human rights to improve ties with Pyongyang.