White House refuses to describe channels of dialogue with Russia in order to 'protect them'

The US administration has maintained channels of communication with Russia at senior levels, US White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Monday. However, he refused to describe those in order to protect them.

'Baseless claim': Taliban denies US general’s statement on secret Afghan peace talks

The Taliban say they “categorically reject” a statement made by the US commander of coalition forces in Afghanistan about secret talks taking place between the Kabul government and the insurgents.

France to Host Talks on Syria Crisis

France will host talks on the Syria conflict later Tuesday, with representatives from the United States, Europe, Jordan and Turkey, but without Syria's allies Russia and Iran, according to the French Foreign Ministry.

US denies reports of secret PKK talks

 The U.S. on Monday has denied reports that it was in secret talks with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK).