‘Independent nations must counteract illegal sanctions by US’: Sergei Lavrov

The Russian FM called for a full restoration of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and condemned the Israeli airstrike which crippled Damascus International Airport

Lavrov welcomes Saudi FM to Moscow

Simmering tensions between the White House and Saudi Arabia have led the kingdom to deepen cooperation with other partners, such as Russia and China

Lavrov receives Hamas delegation in Moscow

Tensions between Russia and Israel have been heating up since the special military operation in Ukraine

Russia’s Lavrov condemns Israeli strikes in Syria

The Russian top diplomat condemed Israeli missile strikes on Damascus International Airport

Russia seeking closer energy ties with Qatar, says Lavrov

The meeting comes as the EU continues to look for alternative energy sources following the start of Russia's military operation in Ukraine

Russia, Iran discuss regional cooperation

The foreign ministers also discussed Iran's relationship with Saudi Arabia following the Chinese brokered-deal, as well as the situation in Ukraine

Hamas delegation on official visit to Moscow

Israel has attempted to backpedal public support for Ukraine in order to appease Russia

Armenian PM expresses concerns over Russian peacekeepers

Pashinyan claims that Russian peacekeepers have failed to prevent disruptions in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region

Yemen-Saudi truce may be renewed in ‘coming days’: Report

Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said this week from Moscow that the Yemen truce agreement is Riyadh’s ‘priority’

Russia affirms readiness to facilitate peace talks between Azerbaijan, Armenia

Tensions between the two nations have remained high for over two years since Yerevan and Baku disputed over the Nagorno-Karabakh region

Washington’s Dollar-and-Stick ploy with Iraq

Iraqi officials are in Washington to discuss “economic reforms” but are in fact being pressured to shun Iranian energy imports in the hope of having US sanctions and dollar rations lifted.

US vows to strengthen Iraq’s ‘economic integration’ across West Asia

Many have criticized Iraq’s economic over-dependence on Washington, which the US has been accused of trying to capitalize on to the detriment of Baghdad

US ‘playing with fire’ encouraging Kurdish separatism in Syria, Iraq: Russian FM

The Russian foreign minister went on to speak of a 'vital importance' to 'safeguard' bilateral economic ties with Iraq against 'illegal sanctions' imposed by the US

Russian FM visits Iraq to enhance energy cooperation

The Russian foreign minister and spokesperson of his Iraqi counterpart discussed food security, energy, and exchanged views on the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Ukraine demands Israel publicly condemn Russia, approve $500m loan: Report

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has previously warned his cabinet would revise the country's foreign policy to 'move away' from western diktats

Russia compares Al-Aqsa provocation to trigger of Second Intifada

In 2000, then-Israeli PM Ariel Sharon stormed the Al-Aqsa compound, resulting in hundreds of deaths and essentially triggering the Second Intifada

New Israeli FM signals policy shift on Ukraine, neutrality toward Russia

On 29 December, Russian President Vladimir Putin called for the 'strengthening of Russian-Israeli cooperation in all areas'

Russian ambassador to Jordan discusses diplomatic relationship between Amman and Damascus

Moscow participates in an ongoing dialogue between Amman and Damascus to find a lasting solution in southern Syria

The Huseynyun: Iran’s challenge in forming a ‘Hezbollah of the Caucasus’

Azerbaijan’s Huseynyun is the least known of all Shia resistance factions backed by Iran, but its profile is growing.

Jordanian king meets with Russian FM to discuss unification of Syria

The two also approached discussions regarding the Palestinian conflict and strategized potential efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war

Russian FM begins West Asia tour with visit to Jordan

Jordanian officials are reportedly concerned about the violence surging near its border as a result of the western-sponsored war in Syria

The Gray Wolf returns to Central Asia: Turkey’s ambitions for the region

As a proponent of Pan-Turkism, Ankara is keen on expanding its influence across Central Asia, yet this foreign policy shift is likely to be checked by much bigger regional powers like China, Russia, and Iran.

Russian FM meets GCC ministers at UN General Assembly

The foreign ministers of Russia and the GCC countries discussed several aspects of cooperation, including boosting economic relations

The real US agenda in Africa is hegemony

Forget development. Washington's primary interest in Africa today is keeping the Chinese and Russians out.

Hamas aims to restore ties with Saudi Arabia, Jordan: Ismail Haniyeh

The Hamas leader claimed that there were certain parties that tried to prevent a restoration of relations between the group, Saudi Arabia and Jordan

Hamas delegation lands in Moscow for official talks

Hamas praised Russia for its public stance on Palestine during talks to discuss establishing bilateral ties

Hamas leader headed to Moscow with ‘new plan’ to confront Israeli aggressions

In May, the Russian Foreign Ministry extended an official invitation for Ismail Haniyeh to visit Moscow

Iran and Russia’s relations strategic, committed to UN Charter: Officials

The Russian Foreign Minister and his Iranian counterpart affirmed their commitment to the United Nations Charter and support of the Astana process to resolve the crisis in Syria

Macron secretly asks Iranian president to mediate talks between Russia and Ukraine: Report

Since the start of the war, Iran has offered to mediate talks to end the conflict, and has denied reports that it supports either side

Russia in Africa: Connecting continents with soft power

Rather than continental, Russian and Chinese-led infrastructural development in Africa should be seen as part of a grander project of Afro-Asiatic integration