Russia, U.S. to meet Syria envoy Brahimi on Friday
Russian and U.S. diplomats plan to hold a meeting with the international mediator for Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, on Friday in Geneva, Interfax news agency cited Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov as saying on Wednesday.
Iran puts forward preconditions for nuclear talks
Iran today has put forward some preconditions for the future talks regarding country's nuclear program, Mehr agency reported.
Japan likely to increase defense spending due to isles row
Japan's government is likely to increase defense spending for the first time in 11 years, Japanese media reported on Saturday, as newly elected Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledges a sterner response to a territorial dispute with China.
Iran Agrees To Fresh Nuclear Talks
Iran says it agrees in principle to resume international talks on its controversial nuclear program later this month.
Russia planning to revive Syria peace plan
Russia is seeking to revive last summer's peace plan for Syria in talks with a senior Syrian diplomat and an international envoy, according to Moscow's foreign ministry.
India and Russia Sign Arms Deals Worth $3 Billion
India and Russia signed on Monday a dozen accords in New Delhi in such areas as defense – with the delivery to India of war materiel worth some $3 billion – and the promotion of direct investment between the two countries.
Russia and India sign weapons deals
Russia and India signed weapons deals worth billions of dollars today as president Vladimir Putin sought to further boost ties with an old ally
Russia, EU call for direct Israeli-Palestinian talks
Russia and the European Union believe the Palestinians and Israelis should open direct peace negotiations without any preconditions, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday, December 22, according to RIA Novosti.
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