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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov highlights conditions for ending Ukraine war amid diplomatic talks in Turkey
During a visit to Turkey, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the conditions necessary for the cessation of the war in Ukraine. According to Lavrov, the conflict cannot end without addressing its "root causes", reports Anadolu Agency.
Lavrov arrived in Turkey on the evening of February 23, with plans to meet his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan. The talks were expected to focus on exchanging views on paths to peace in Ukraine "through establishing a fair and lasting peace via …
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Drone debris sparks fire at Ryazan Oil Refinery amid ongoing Ukrainian strikes
Governor of the Ryazan region, Pavel Malkov, announced that falling drone debris sparked a fire "at the premises of an enterprise" without specifying the name. However, according to reports by the news outlet Baza, the incident involved the Ryazan Oil Refinery (Ryazan Oil Refining Company, RNPK).
This facility has been targeted twice previously: overnight on January 24 and January 26. Ukrainian forces reported on the January 26 strike on the refinery. Analysts from "CyberBoroshno" shared a …
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Russia denies Trump's announcement of second U.S.-Russia meeting in Riyadh
Moscow has unexpectedly contradicted U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a second round of negotiations with Russia about ending the war against Ukraine, slated for February 25 in Riyadh. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated to Russian media that no U.S.-Russia meeting is planned on the mentioned date.
"I cannot confirm this. No meeting is being prepared in Riyadh," he said.
According to Ryabkov, intensive preparatory work is necessary before holding such a meeting, …
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NATO plans strategic pipeline expansion to strengthen eastern flank against Russia
NATO is reportedly considering the construction of a new network of pipelines to enhance military preparedness against potential Russian aggression, according to documents from Germany's Bundeswehr, as reported by Der Spiegel.
The proposed pipeline would connect Germany with Poland and the Czech Republic, ensuring a steady supply of jet fuel to NATO forces positioned on its eastern flank in the event of a conflict. German military officials have stressed that the absence of such a robust fuel …
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Russia and the U.S. set to meet again in two weeks
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced an upcoming meeting between Russia and the United States within the next two weeks.
In an interview with RIA Novosti, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that the meeting will be conducted at the level of heads of respective departments.
Ryabkov highlighted a mutual agreement to hold comprehensive consultations aimed at systematically and thoroughly addressing a range of contentious issues. "We need to identify who on the …