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Why engagement with Myanmar’s junta is risky without proof of life for Aung San Suu Kyi

Every year, the foreign ministers of the 11 countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) get together to talk regional business.

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Russian President Putin meets with North Korean foreign minister in latest high-level diplomacy

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korea’s foreign minister and thanked Pyongyang for supporting his war against Ukraine, in the latest high-level diplomacy meeting between the countries, Russian state media reports

The Independent UK

Hungary probes deal with China's BYD carmaker after ex-foreign minister takes job there

Hungary's government is investigating a major foreign investment by Chinese automaker BYD

The Independent UK

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ASEAN ministerial talks: Iran war, Myanmar crisis and South China Sea rifts under spotlight

Southeast Asian diplomats are meeting in Manila to discuss escalating Middle East conflicts. They will express alarm over renewed hostilities and urge a return to peace talks. Regional disputes, including Myanmar's civil war and South China Sea tensions, are also on the agenda. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will…

The Economic Times

Former Hungarian foreign minister resigns from parliament for job with Chinese automaker

Hungary's former foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, has resigned from parliament to join Chinese electric automaker BYD

The Independent UK

Ukraine says it hit a railway bridge to Crimea, seeking to isolate the Russian-held peninsula

Ukraine says its forces struck a railway bridge, a power plant and other key infrastructure targets in Crimea as Kyiv’s military authorities seek to isolate the vital Russian-held peninsula in the latest stage of the 4-year-old war

The Independent UK

Soldiers, not talks will decide Russia's war in Ukraine, Lavrov says

Russia’s top diplomat criticised Zelenskyy’s open letter to Putin, rejecting the possibility of direct talks with Kyiv.

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Leaders of ASEAN nations to meet with Putin at June summit in Russia

The Philippines' top diplomat says Southeast Asian leaders will hold a commemorative summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia in June

The Independent UK

India, Russia advance military cooperation at high-level Army-to-Army talks

India and Russia are deepening their military partnership, with recent discussions focusing on enhancing mutual learning and operational synergy. This collaboration extends to defense manufacturing, space exploration, and fertilizer cooperation, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties against external pressures. Russian President Putin is also set to attend the BRICS summit in…

The Economic Times

Why did Russian FM Sergey Lavrov say ‘If you don't surrender your phone, they will take out a gun’ during Delhi press conference? Watch video

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov lightened a press conference in Delhi with a humorous remark to a buzzing phone, drawing laughter and viral attention. As the phone of one of the camerapersons was constantly buzzing, Sergey Lavrov jokingly said, 'Sir, if you don't surrender your phone, they will take out…

The Economic Times

Friendly nations can rely on safe commerce, says Araghchi after meeting EAM; welcomes any positive role by India for peace

External affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi discussed the West Asia conflict and its implications, including the Strait of Hormuz situation, in their first bilateral meeting since the US-Israel and Iran war started in February.

The Times of India

'Russian oil supplies to India have increased': Lavrov hails surging energy ties with New Delhi amid global pressures

He accused the US of seeking to "dominate global energy markets" and sideline Russian firms. Amid West Asia tensions, Lavrov highlighted the "privileged" Moscow-Delhi partnership during the BRICS meeting.

The Economic Times

Hormuz not blocked by Iran, 'unprovoked aggression' by US, Israel led to it: Russian FM Lavrov

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pointed to US and Israeli actions as the cause of the Gulf crisis. He stated Iran did not block the Strait of Hormuz. Lavrov proposed regional security talks involving Iran and Arab nations. He suggested India could mediate between Iran and the US for long-term…

The Economic Times

India can play long-term mediator role: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov on Iran-US conflict

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov proposed India as a mediator for the Iran-US conflict. He highlighted India's extensive diplomatic experience and its role as BRICS chair. Lavrov suggested India could facilitate dialogue between Iran and its Arab neighbours to prevent regional instability. India's past mediation efforts in various global conflicts…

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EAM Jaishankar welcomes Russian FM Sergey Lavrov at BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting

New Delhi hosted the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed delegates from member and observer nations. The meeting is part of India's 2026 BRICS chairship. Discussions covered global and regional issues. India assumed the BRICS Chairmanship on January 1.

The Economic Times

India-Russia discuss energy, trade and global tensions as BRICS ministers gather in Delhi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for productive talks. They discussed bilateral cooperation in energy and trade. The meeting also covered the West Asia crisis and the Ukraine conflict. India and Russia share an interest in strengthening multipolarity. Other BRICS foreign ministers also arrived for…

The Economic Times

Russia to fulfil all agreements on energy supply to India: Russian FM Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has assured India that energy supply agreements will be completed. He stated that relations between Russia and India are based on deep friendship. Lavrov praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an energetic leader. He pledged that unfair competition will not harm their energy deals.

Latin Times

Russia Reaffirms 'Support for Sovereignty' of Cuba Amid U.S. Threats but Stops Short of Military Commitment

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also pointed to ongoing assistance, including oil shipments, and said such support would continue alongside contributions from China

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Strait of Hormuz military talks to be led by UK and France – as it happened

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Where is Szijjártó? Hungarian minister to skip EU meeting after vanishing from public view

Szijjártó will miss next week's EU Foreign Affairs Council after the Orbán government's election loss. He faces accusations of sharing classified information with Russia and destroying sensitive documents.

Reason

Hungary Breaks Free: How Voters Ended 16 Years of Orbán's Iron Rule

Everyone could see who, and what, was responsible for Hungary’s economic malaise.

The Independent UK

Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context

Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations, calling them precious in the face of an international landscape intertwined with changes and chaos

Euronews

'Alarming': Von der Leyen to raise Hungary's 'Russia leaks' with EU leaders

The allegations about Hungary leaking information to Russia raise the possibility of a member state "actively working against the security and the interests of the EU and its citizens", the European Commission said.

Euronews

Newsletter: NATO holds after Rutte-Trump talks amid fragile ceasefire with Iran

Also in this newsletter: After US-Iran ceasefire deal, Europe faces tough questions.

Euronews

New leaks reveal Szijjártó briefing Russia’s Lavrov on key EU summit

Leaked calls show Hungary's Foreign Minister briefing Russia's Lavrov during a key EU summit, offering confidential EU documents to Moscow, and arranging a meeting between Orbán and Vladimir Putin.

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