Trump fed up with Russia-Ukraine talks, wants ‘action, not meeting : White House

Washington, Dec 12 (UNI) The White House on Thursday said President Donald Trump is “extremely frustrated” with Russia and Ukraine over the slow progress toward ending the four-year-old war, accusing both sides of holding meetings “for the sake of meeting.” “The President is extremely frustrated with both sides of this war,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt…

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Turkmenistan’s neutrality allows it to build ties with all countries: Putin

Ashgabat, Dec 12 (UNI/SPUTNIK) Turkmenistan’s path of neutrality has justified itself, allowing it to build constructive relations with all countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the national leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the People’s Council of Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan celebrates the 30th anniversary of its declaration of…

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Russia working on new dates for Russian-Arab Summit

Moscow, Dec 11 (UNI/SPUTNIK) Russia is working to determine dates for the Russian-Arab summit, which was scheduled for October but was postponed, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin said. “As you know, the summit was postponed in coordination with the League of Arab States (LAS). Naturally, it will take place. This will require significant, thorough preparatory…

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US–India partnership crucial to counter China: Bill Huizenga

Washington, Dec 10 (UNI): Calling the U.S.–India partnership “a defining relationship of the 21st century,” House Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga warned that strengthening strategic alignment with New Delhi is essential for countering China’s aggression, stabilising the Indo-Pacific and safeguarding democratic norms, as he opened a key Congressional hearing on bilateral relations. Delivering opening remarks at…

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US wages “psychological warfare” against Venezuela: FM

Caracas, Dec 10 (UNI) The US government is waging “psychological warfare” against Venezuela following the failure of its economic sanctions, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil said Tuesday. “They are now resorting to psychological warfare, to military psychological warfare,” Gil said during the opening of the People’s Assembly for Peace and Sovereignty of Our America,…

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S. Korea reaffirms sovereignty over Dokdo against Japanese PM’s claim

Seoul, Dec 10 (UNI) South Korea’s presidential office reaffirmed Tuesday that the country’s easternmost islets of Dokdo are unequivocally South Korean territory, rejecting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s renewed claim over the islets in the East Sea, Yonhap news reported on Tuesday. A senior presidential official dismissed Takaichi’s remarks made during a parliamentary session earlier…

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Turkey must stop using S-400 to get F-35s: US Envoy

Washington, Dec 10 (UNI/SPUTNIK) Turkey must stop using the Russian-made S-400 air defense systems to return to the F-35 fighter jets program, US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack said. “The United States is in ongoing discussions with Türkiye regarding their desire to rejoin the F-35 program and their possession of the Russian-made S-400 air defense…

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