EXPLAINED: 21 - The Real Truth

Commentary: The US, Russia and China need to talk. They’re not, and that’s dangerous

The world, we are often told, is now defined by great power competition, where states like China and Russia are either seeking to overthrow the so-called rules-based international order or stealthily working within the system to change it to their benefit.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 1, 2022

Iran delivers European ‘peace initiative’ on Ukraine to Russia

Iran says it received the proposal from a European leader, but refuses to name the official.

Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2022

Proxy war between East and West in Serbia, President Vucic says

Serbia wants to join the EU while keeping strong relations with its gas supplier Russia and key investor China.

Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2022

Iran Says Success of Nuclear Talks Depends on Washington's Flexibility

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said Sunday that Tehran seeks to revive the nuclear agreement, pointing out that the success of the diplomatic track "depends on Washington's flexibility." Amirabdollahian also called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to resolve the remaining issues regarding Iran's nuclear activities and "distance itself…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 8, 2022

Syria's Kurds Face US, Russian 'Betrayals'

A few days ago, an Arab official asked Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov about the secret behind the unique cooperation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Lavrov answered that Putin and Erdogan enjoyed a "special personal relationship." Putin believes that Erdogan keeps his promises…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 7, 2022

Kosovo detains Russian journalist at the border

Kosovo's interior minister said on Saturday it has arrested a Russian journalist at the border on suspicion that she could be a spy, and security authorities were searching "for her intentions."The country's interior minister Xhelal Svecla named the journalist as Daria Aslamova."Many countries have proven that she was engaged in…

Reuters · Aug 6, 2022

Russia To America: Keep It Cool And We'll Talk Prisoner Exchange, If Not Brittney Griner Stays In The Penal Colony

The Kremlin said Friday that it is now open to talking about a possible prisoner exchange involving Brittney Griner, although Russian diplomats are warning - scolding might be a better word - that Washington had better keep a lid on...or else.

Benzinga · Aug 5, 2022

You may not hear much more about a Brittney Griner prisoner swap and there’s a good reason why

This is why the Brittney Griner prisoner swap negotiations are going to go quiet again.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 5, 2022

Kremlin says Griner swap must be discussed without publicity

The Kremlin says it’s open to talking about a possible prisoner exchange involving American basketball star Brittney Griner but strongly warned Washington against publicizing the issue

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022

American diplomat’s awkward encounter with Russia and China

No eye contact among top foreign officials as Blinken enters room

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022