Abe Calls For Summit With Putin To Resolve Islands Dispute
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said talks are needed with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the countries to forge a peace treaty.
Vietnam protests after China lands plane on disputed Spratlys
Vietnam formally accused China of violating its sovereignty and a recent confidence-building pact on Saturday by landing a plane on an airstrip Beijing has built in a contested part of the South China Sea.
Putin names United States among threats in new Russian security strategy
A new appraisal names the United States as one of the threats to Russia's national security for the first time, a sign of how relations with the west have deteriorated in recent years.
Leaders Of Germany, France, Russia, Ukraine Affirm Support For Cease-Fire In Eastern Ukraine
The leaders of Germany, France, Russia, and Ukraine have renewed their support for a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine during phone discussions between them.
Ukraine To Ban Imports Of Some Russian Goods
Kyiv says it will approve a ban on the import of some Russian goods in response to similar actions by Moscow.
Giorgi Kvirikashvili Confirmed As Georgia's New Premier
The Georgian parliament confirmed former Foreign Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili as the country's new prime minister on December 29.
Bangladesh signs $12.65 billion deal with Russia for nuclear power plants
Bangladesh's state-run Atomic Energy Commission signed a deal with Russia on Friday to set up two nuclear power plants, each with 1,200 megawatt capacity, an investment totaling $12.65 billion, a government official said.
Syria Ready To Participate In Geneva Peace Talks
Syria is ready to enter peace talks in Geneva, the country’s foreign minister has said during an official trip to China.
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