Trump announces Iran talks in Doha on Tuesday after Iran said none planned
President Trump says a meeting with Iran will be held in Qatar’s capital on Tuesday after Tehran asked for talks. – “Iran has requested a meeting. It will take place…
Russia ready to continue discussing Anchorage modalities with US — Putin
Moscow is ready to continue discussing all the modalities for the settlement in Ukraine with Washington, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. – “We are ready to continue talks and discussions…
The Boardroom Presidency and the Limits of Transactional Power
The concept of the businessman president has long carried a specific allure in American politics, promising that the transactional pragmatism of the boardroom can be seamlessly applied to the chaotic…
Trump threatens to destroy Iran if it decides to resume military actions
At some point, the United States may be forced to resume its operation against Iran, and the Islamic Republic will cease to exist, US President Donald Trump said. – “It…
Rubio’s ‘disingenuous’ statements, seeking clarity from US: Lavrov’s statements
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called for clarity regarding what role Washington plans to play in the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statements…
US moves ahead with $700 million jet engine sale to Turkey despite lawmaker concerns
President Donald Trump’s administration has formally notified Congress of its intention to sell dozens of jet engines worth more than $700 million to Turkey, according to a copy of the…
Lavrov says Russia only interested in understandings reached on Ukraine with Trump
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that Russia remained committed to understandings reached between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump at a summit in Alaska last August and…
Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump’s war with Iran
The Republican-controlled US Senate has approved a measure instructing President Donald Trump to halt the war in Iran or seek congressional approval before continuing military action. – A handful of…
Contacts between Lavrov, Rubio to continue — senior Russian diplomat
Telephone conversations between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio can be quickly arranged, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told the Izvestia daily. –…
Rutte states need to increase military production on both sides of Atlantic
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has stated the need to increase military production and replenish ammunition stockpiles on both sides of the Atlantic. – “He has worked on the Defense…