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Russian-Indonesian talks

20:35 13.04.2026

Russian-Indonesian talks

Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin with President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, who is in Russia on a working visit. The agenda of the talks includes the current state and prospects for strengthening the Russian-Indonesian strategic partnership, as well as current international and regional issues. The Kremlin, Moscow, April …

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian

14:00 13.04.2026

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian

In a phone call, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, Kremlin informs. The President of Iran shared his assessment of the Iran-US talks that took place in Islamabad on April 11 …

‘The Guardian’: Ukraine ceasefire back in focus as US security guarantees fade and casualties mount

12:05 13.04.2026

‘The Guardian’: Ukraine ceasefire back in focus as US security guarantees fade and casualties mount

Divisions between Washington and European capitals over Iran fuel concerns about US commitment to peace deal, ‘The Guardian’ writes. Efforts to end the war in Ukraine have largely stalled since the Iran war began, with trilateral talks between Kyiv, Moscow and Washington, which had already yielded little, frozen since February …

WP: Direct U.S.-Iran talks fail to reach resolution after lengthy negotiation

12:01 13.04.2026

WP: Direct U.S.-Iran talks fail to reach resolution after lengthy negotiation

Talks between the United States and Iran failed to reach a resolution over ending the war, Vice President JD Vance announced after more than 20 hours of negotiations here, ‘The Washington Post’ stresses. “We just could not get to a situation where the Iranians were willing to accept our terms. …

More US forces to deploy in Middle East

11:59 13.04.2026

More US forces to deploy in Middle East

Thousands of sailors, Marines are heading toward region, ‘The Wall Street Journal’ reports. US forces are continuing to move into the Middle East in preparation for possible operations, as American and Iranian representatives gather for talks in Pakistan, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Recent flight-tracking data and an …

View from Israel: From ‘total Victory’ to strategic Failure – cease-fire leaves Israel weaker and Iran stronger

11:58 13.04.2026

View from Israel: From ‘total Victory’ to strategic Failure – cease-fire leaves Israel weaker and Iran stronger

What began with sweeping promises of regime change and the destruction of Iran's nuclear capabilities ends in a fragile cease-fire, mounting losses, and a profound erosion of Israel's strategic position, ‘Haaretz’ stresses. U.S. President Donald Trump's infantile tweets, only a few hours after he had promised a "whole civilization will …

RFI: Ukrainian forces operating in western Libya as covert war grows

11:57 13.04.2026

RFI: Ukrainian forces operating in western Libya as covert war grows

On 4 March, Moscow accused Ukraine, with support from British intelligence, of attacking the Russian tanker Arctic Metagaz from the Libyan coast. The ship was sailing through the Mediterranean towards Port Said inEgypt, transporting liquefied natural gas. RFI can confirm that Ukrainian forces carried out the attack and have an …

Russian Deputy Foreign minister Sergey Ryabkov: Economy dominates at meetings in Havana

10:44 12.04.2026

Russian Deputy Foreign minister Sergey Ryabkov: Economy dominates at meetings in Havana

Russia will not leave the western hemisphere regardless of the United States’ opinion, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said at a press conference. "Russia is not going to leave the western hemisphere, no matter what they say in Washington. They support the idea of ousting Russia and China from …

A quarrel in a ‘noble family’ – “I’m fed up!” Frustrated with Trump, Starmer embraces other allies

10:43 12.04.2026

A quarrel in a ‘noble family’ – “I’m fed up!” Frustrated with Trump, Starmer embraces other allies

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain is strengthening ties in Europe and the Middle East as the once-special relationship with America sours, ‘The New York Times’ notes. As President Trump turns the United States into an increasingly grumpy and unreliable partner for Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is looking to …

Poll: More Europeans see US as threat than China

10:39 12.04.2026

Poll: More Europeans see US as threat than China

Washington outranks Beijing as a threat in Spain, Italy, Belgium and Germany, according to POLITICO Pulse survey. The U.S. under Donald Trump is seen as more of a threat than an ally, according to a new POLITICO Pulse survey of six major EU countries. Since returning to power in January …

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