President Vladimir Putin stated that Malaysia is a "long-standing and reliable partner" for Russia in the Asia-Pacific region, emphasizing cooperation based on "mutual respect and consideration of interests." The leaders met as the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations approaches.
Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire in Washington talks, contingent on Iran-backed Hezbollah ceasing fire and evacuating southern Lebanon. This marks the fourth round of US-led talks, with further discussions planned for June.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that maintaining diplomatic relations and dialogue with Russia is essential, citing Russia's significant nuclear arsenal and the ongoing war in Ukraine, which he hopes will end through negotiation.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia is and will remain a reliable supplier of energy and food to Southeast Asian countries, emphasizing the importance of political dialogue and cooperation on the 50th anniversary of Russia-Philippines diplomatic relations.
The Russian embassy in Austria has denounced the expulsion of three of its diplomats as an unjustified, politically motivated act, warning that Vienna is responsible for the continued decline in bilateral relations.
Four months after US capture of Nicolás Maduro, officials hail repairing of ties as airliner touches down in CaracasUS and Venezuelan officials have hailed a new era in diplomatic relations as the first direct commercial flight between the two countries in more than seven years landed in Caracas.Nearly four months ago, US special forces attack helicopters and planes swept into the skies over Venezuela’s capital after Donald Trump ordered the capture of its president, Nicolás Maduro. Continue reading...
New Zealand's Devonport-Takapuna Local Board rejected an application to install a comfort women statue at Barry's Point Reserve in Auckland. The Korean Garden Trust proposed the memorial for WWII sexual slavery survivors from Korea, China, and Southeast Asia. Japan suggested the statue could harm diplomatic relations, leading to the board's decision after public consultation.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will deliver welcoming remarks at an exhibition in Moscow on April 27 marking the centenary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Saudi Arabia, established in 1926. The exhibition will feature historical photographs and documents from Russian and Saudi archives.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has criticized major powers including the U.S., China, Russia, and India for deciding they can 'opt in or opt out' of the rules-based international order. Speaking amid geopolitical shifts triggered by Trump's policies, Trudeau called on middle powers to unite through 'microlateralism' to chart their own course. PM Mark Carney has declared a 'rupture' in the American-led world order and urged smaller nations to build collective resilience against coercion.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at CNBC's CONVERGE LIVE in Singapore that international financial institutions were 'spectacularly ill-adjusted' to respond to modern day issues, specifically calling out the WTO and IMF as not being 'fit for purpose in our decades now.'
