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Lavrov says Russia believes US sincerely wants to end conflict in Ukraine

Lavrov says Russia believes US sincerely wants to end conflict in Ukraine

Russian foreign minister says Moscow made 'serious compromises' to end Ukrainian conflict

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Azerbaijan’s president accuses Iran of ‘terrorist act’ amid drone strike in Nakhchivan
05.03.2026

Azerbaijan’s president accuses Iran of ‘terrorist act’ amid drone strike in Nakhchivan

‘Azerbaijani state strongly condemns this ugly terrorist act, and those who committed it must be immediately held accountable,’ says Aliyev

China says engaged with parties in Middle East, stresses ‘war’ no solution
05.03.2026

China says engaged with parties in Middle East, stresses ‘war’ no solution

Foreign Minister Wang Yi had held phone calls with his counterparts from Russia, Iran, Oman, France, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates to exchange views on the evolving regional situation

Russia, Ukraine confirm prisoner swap of 200 servicemen from each side
05.03.2026

Russia, Ukraine confirm prisoner swap of 200 servicemen from each side

Moscow, Kyiv to complete swap of 500 prisoners in total on Thursday, Friday, as part of deals reached in Geneva peace talks, says Russian presidential aide

India's Modi reiterates call for dialogue to end Mideast conflict
05.03.2026

India's Modi reiterates call for dialogue to end Mideast conflict

New Delhi denies allowing US Navy to use Indian ports amid ongoing Middle East conflict

Uzbekistan condemns drone strike on Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan exclave
05.03.2026

Uzbekistan condemns drone strike on Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan exclave

'Such actions are unacceptable,' Uzbek foreign minister says during phone call with Azerbaijani counterpart