German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has reminded the group of leading and emerging economic powers (G20) of Russian President responsibility for the global consequences of the war in Ukraine. “If Vladimir Putin believes that after two years the world would…
China says Russia praised country’s position on war in Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, has praised China’s position paper to end hostilities in Ukraine and return to negotiations, China’s Foreign Office has said. Lavrov met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Moscow where he emphasised that the paper…
G7 becomes incubator of destructive initiatives – Russian Foreign Ministry alleges
The Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima showed that the alliance has irreversibly deteriorated and turned into an alleged “incubator of destructive initiatives” in the world. The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the outcome of the…
Blinken and Lavrov meet for first time since Ukraine war
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told his Russian counterpart to “end the war of aggression” against Ukraine. The remarks are the first Mr Blinken has made face to face to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov since the start…
Russian Foreign Minister commends high-level ties with China
“Russia-China ties are undoubtedly experiencing absolutely the best times in the entire history of these relations,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. “The relationship is pragmatic, trusting and mutually respectful. This can be characterised as an ideal format for relations…
Belarus Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei dies at 64, officials say
The Foreign Minister of Belarus Vladimir Makei has died suddenly at the age of 64, the country’s foreign ministry said Saturday. “Vladimir Makei, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, has suddenly passed away today,” the Foreign Ministry…
3 Russian sailors detained in Egypt over drug smuggling arrive in Moscow – Trade Union
Three of the five Russian cargo ship sailors earlier detained in the Egyptian port city of Alexandria over alleged transportation of drugs arrived in Moscow on Thursday morning. The Southern territorial organisation of the Russian Seafarers’ Union disclosed this. On…
Sergei Lavrov taken to hospital on arrival at G20
The Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has been taken to the hospital after his arrival for the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesian authorities said. Three Indonesian government and medical officials said he was being treated on the resort island. Two…
*Pastor kidnaps Catholic priest, begs God for forgiveness (Punch)*Banker gets N1m bail for alleged N600,000 fraud (Vanguard)
Pastor kidnaps Catholic priest, begs God for forgiveness (Punch) The operatives of the Imo state police command have arrested one pastor Izuchukwu Anoloba, 35, and others for kidnapping a Catholic priest, Fidelis Ekemgba. Parading the suspects and others, the state…