Russia Ready to Cut Ties with EU if Brussels Initiates It, Lavrov Says - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) - Russia is ready to cut ties with the EU if Brussels initiates it, but for its part, Moscow is calling for cooperation, the Russian Foreign Ministry told TASS on Friday.

Biden Tells Xi US Will Protect Security Of US Citizens, Voices Concern Over Chinese Policy - UrduPoint

US President Joe Biden has held his first phone conversation with Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, during which he expressed concern over the Chinese policy and vowed to protect the security of US citizens, the White House said in a statement.

Turkey, Saudi Arabia eye improved ties after Gulf crisis ends | Al Jazeera

 

Two years ago, relations between Turkey and Saudi Arabia stood at one of the lowest points in the history of the two regional powers following the murder in Istanbul of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Cuba y Unión Europea consolidan acuerdos bilaterales en su tercer consejo conjunto - Sputnik Mundo

La consolidación del Acuerdo de Diálogo Político y Cooperación entre Cuba y la Unión Europea (UE) fue el tema principal de debate durante el tercer consejo conjunto entre La Habana y la comunidad política europea, efectuado de manera virtual.

Pompeo among Trump officials sanctioned by Beijing for 'interfering in China’s internal affairs' — RT World News

 China has imposed sanctions on 28 US figures, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other allies of former President Donald Trump, over their alleged violations of China's sovereignty and interference in its affairs.

US Cancels Ambassador's Controversial Trip to Taiwan - FARS

The US State Department canceled the planned Taiwan visit by its UN ambassador that has drawn strong opposition and a warning from China.

Kelly Craft: US envoy's 'last-minute' Taiwan visit angers China - BBC News

A top US diplomat's upcoming trip to Taiwan as Washington ends decades-old curbs on contacts with Taipei has again escalated Sino-American tensions.

Pompeo: EE.UU. levanta todas las restricciones a la cooperación con Taiwán - N Digital

El secretario de Estado de EE.UU., Mike Pompeo, ha anunciado este sábado el levantamiento de las "restricciones autoimpuestas" a la cooperación entre Estados Unidos y Taiwán.

La Somalie rompt ses relations diplomatiques avec le Kenya - Belga

La Somalie a rompu mardi ses relations diplomatiques avec le Kenya, qu’elle accuse d’ingérence, alors que Mogadiscio se prépare à des élections pour désigner ses députés et son président, a-t-on appris de source officielle.

Turkey appoints ambassador to Israel after two years: Report | Al Jazeera

Turkey has appointed a new ambassador to Israel after a two-year absence, reports say.

Central Tibetan President Lobsang Sangay Visits White House; Creates History - Central Tibetan Administration

In a historic feat, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) President Lobsang Sangay entered the United States White House on Saturday. This is the first time in six decades that the head of CTA has been invited into the White House.

US confirms 1st ambassador to Venezuela in a decade amid rocky relations & sanctions — RT World News

 Washington has assigned its first ambassador to Venezuela since 2010. James Story, 50, vowed to work “tirelessly” towards the power “transition” in the country.

Over Half of Ukrainians Look Forward to Improved Relations with Russia, Poll Shows - Tasnim News Agency

 More than half of Ukrainians believe that Ukraine and Russia will have better relations in the future, according to a poll conducted by the Kiev International Institute of Sociology.

Turkey recalling ambassador not to diminish relations: US State Department spokesperson

U.S. State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said on May 17 that Turkey recalling its ambassador from Washington is not likely to affect the relations between the two countries.

Turkey eyes positive post-Brexit relations with UK

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan left for the United Kingdom on Sunday to attend the closing session of the 7th Tatli Dil Forum.

Turkey Willing to Consider 'New Page' in Ties With Armenia

Turkey's prime minister says his country would be willing to assess requests for "a new page" in its relations with Armenia.

Serbia free to choose Russia over EU membership: Aleksandar Vucic

The European Union (EU) will have to understand Serbia's relations with Russia, if it wishes to see it as its future member, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said after meeting visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday in Belgrade.

South Korean presidential adviser: Many hurdles ahead to resolving North Korea issue

A South Korean presidential security adviser has cautioned there is a long road ahead to resolving the North Korea crisis, amid optimism that inter-Korean relations have improved, Maeil Business Daily reported.

Inter-Korean ties still precarious ahead of military talks, N. Korea blames U.S.

 North Korea says the United States is to blame if anything dampens the mood for improving inter-Korean relations, while observers voice concern that cross-border military talks may generate sparks.

Turkish FM: Ties with US at 'Very Critical Point’

Strained by American support for a terrorist group in Syria, Turkish relations with the US are close to breaking, warned Turkey’s foreign minister on Monday.