Syria peace talks flavoured by potatoes gifted by Kerry to Lavrov

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 10:59

For some watchers of international diplomacy, the somber road to Syrian peace was overrun by potatoes and furry pink hats.

US, Russia propose `localised` ceasefire in Syria

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 05:29

US Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday he and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed the possibility of a ceasefire in Syria ahead of peace talks in Switzerland later this month.

Cambodian court frees former Russian tycoon

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 16:43

A Cambodian court freed Russian real estate tycoon Sergei Polonsky on Monday and he will not be extradited to Russia to face embezzlement charges there, his lawyer said.

EU says Ukraine deal `not detrimental` to Russia

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 01:18

EU foreign ministers on Monday sought to reassure their Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, that a possible partnership deal with Ukraine would not undermine Moscow`s interests.

Lavrov urges `responsible countries` to back Syria talks

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 21:24

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged all "responsible countries" to act to ensure a Syrian peace conference achieves positive results, in remarks during a visit to Iran on Wednesday.

Lavrov due in Iran for nuclear talks, Syria

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 19:23

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was due in Tehran today evening for talks that officials said would focus on bilateral ties, a landmark nuclear deal and plans for a Syria peace conference.

Ex-Bolshoi dancer gets 6 years jail term for ordering acid attack

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 23:20

A local court here on Tuesday declared an ex-Bolshoi dancer guilty and has sentenced him to six years jail for ordering a terrible acid attack, which nearly blinded the ballet`s director.

Indian, Russian, Chinese foreign ministers to meet

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 16:19

A trilateral dialogue between foreign ministers of Russia, India and China (RIC) is being held. The ministers will discuss issues related to economic growth, terrorism and drug trafficking.

Iran nuclear talks to stretch into third day

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 10:07

High-stakes talks between Iran and global powers on reining in its nuclear programme will stretch into a third day today in Geneva, US officials confirmed.