Tokyo [Japan], February 16 (ANI/Sputnik): Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his UK counterpart, Boris Johnson, have reaffirmed during a phone call on Wednesday their intention to continue diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions around Ukraine, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affa
Colombo [Sri Lanka], February 16 (ANI): Amid the ongoing economic downturn in Sri Lanka, there is a flurry of diplomatic activity these days between Colombo and New Delhi, said a think tank, Policy Research Group (POREG). The think tank also stated that China may now seek a new strategy to c
Washington [US], February 16 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday (local time) spoke to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and reiterated America's 'commitment to continue to pursue a diplomatic solution to the crisis Moscow has precipitated.'
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], February 15 (ANI): Amid ongoing tension between Russia and Ukraine, Israeli envoy to India, Naor Gilon on Tuesday said that Tel Aviv has increased its diplomatic forces inside the embassy in Kiev to ensure the safety of around 15,000 Israeli and the Jewish living
Washington [US], February 14 (ANI/Sputnik): US President Joe Biden and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to continue diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis around Ukraine during a phone conversation on Sunday, the White House said.
Melbourne [Australia], February 13 (ANI/Sputnik): Australia is suspending operations of its embassy in Kiev and is moving diplomatic staff to a temporary office in the Ukrainian city of Lviv, amid concerns over the security situation, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said on Sunday.
Moscow [Russia] February 12 (ANI/Sputnik): Russian diplomats and employees of the Russian consulates started leaving Ukraine, which made it more difficult to make an appointment at the diplomatic agencies, an informed source told Sputnik on Saturday.
Washington [US], February 12 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed diplomatic efforts in response to Russian aggression, challenges in Afghanistan, placing Burma back on the path to democracy, and efforts to strengthen Indo-Pacifi
Beijing [China], February 10 (ANI): China has suspended imports of beef from Lithuania, a document released by the Chinese General Administration of Customs said on Thursday.
Washington [US], February 10 (ANI): The United States is not yet ready to reopen its embassy in Afghanistan, but continues to monitor the security situation in the country while maintaining diplomatic ties with the Taliban, US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West has said, acco
Washington [US], February 8 (ANI/Sputnik): US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with UK Minister of State for Middle East, North Africa and North America James Cleverly to discuss a wide range of issues, including possible diplomatic engagement with Russia over Ukraine and the opti
Washington [US], February 6 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia expects the United States to order 28 Russian diplomats to leave by July, the Russian ambassador to the US said, although he promised that Russia would keep trying to avoid a diplomatic breakdown.