Omicron exposes East-West divide on living with COVID | Al Jazeera

Omicron is exposing an East-West divide between governments determined to halt the spread of the variant and those that see its spread as inevitable and even necessary.

Lavrov: Russia Will Not Turn into "Besieged Fortress" Due to Sanctions | Farsnews Agency

(FNA)- The Russian leadership is not considering the possibility of turning the country into a "besieged fortress" because of the Western sanctions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an exclusive interview for the Solovyov Live YouTube channel on Monday.

Spokesperson slams foreign interference in Hong Kong democracy - China.org.cn

A central government spokesperson Friday slammed the "democratic scam" behind so-called "concerns" over Hong Kong's democratic development from the United States and its western allies.

Western scheme to make Navalny ‘sacrificial victim’ failed, says intelligence chief - TASS

The operation carried out by Western intelligence, which wanted to turn Russian blogger Alexey Navalny into a "sacrificial victim" has fallen flat on its face and now they are looking for another figurehead to represent the Russian ‘protest movement’, Director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Sergey Naryshkin told the Argumenty i Fakty newspaper on Wednesday.

Lavrov: Some states continue to hinder return of the displaced Syrians – Syrian Arab News Agency

SANA- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reaffirmed that some states continue to obstruct the return of the displaced Syrians to their homeland, although the Syrian Government has created the appropriate conditions for their return.

Czech journalist: Turkish regime still supports terrorist organizations in Syria – Syrian Arab News Agency

SANA- Marketa Kutilova, Czech journalist specialized in the Middle Eastern affairs, has criticized the Western silence on the criminal and expansionist practices carried out in the region by the Turkish regime led by Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

'The West shows absolute hypocrisy towards Syria' | Syrian FM to RT

 

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Lavrov: West must recognize its responsibility for deterioration of humanitarian situation in Syria – Syrian Arab News Agency

SANA-Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, affirmed that Western countries are responsible for the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Syria, calling on them to recognize their responsibility for that and to abandon unilateral interpretation of humanitarian issues.

Lebanon’s foreign minister offers to resign after blaming Gulf states for the rise of IS — RT

 Foreign minister Charbel Wehbe offered his resignation on Wednesday in the wake of global condemnation over remarks he made suggesting the Gulf states were responsible for the rise of Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS).

Kremlin: US Accusations Against Russia on Eastern Ghouta Groundless

US and UN accusations against Russia regarding deaths of civilians in Syria’s eastern Ghouta bombardments are completely groundless and unsubstantiated, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday.

Western Officials Deny Syrian State's Right to Defend Its Citizens against Terrorism

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates on Tuesday sent a letter to the UN Chief and President of the Security Council regarding the terrorist attacks being launched by armed groups in Eastern Ghouta against Damascus and Damascus countryside areas. The letter explained that the terrorists on Tuesday fired tens of shells against Damascus claiming the lives of and wounding tens of innocent civilians.

Russia General Staff Chief Explains Who Trained Daesh Leaders in Syria

Formations of the Islamic State terror group (Daesh) were headed by commanders trained by instructors from countries of the Middle East and the West, Chief of the Russian General Staff Valery Gerasimov said.

Russia dismisses allegations on targeting al-Shafah village in Deir Ezzor

The Russian Defense Ministry described the reports by Western media about its planes bombing al-Shafah village in the countryside of Deir Ezzor as “false allegations.”

Theresa May Accuses Russia of Interfering in Elections, Fake News

Theresa May has accused Russia of meddling in elections and planting fake stories in the media in an extraordinary attack on its attempts to “weaponise information” in order to sow discord in the west.

Erdogan Criticizes Saudi Crown Prince’s ‘Moderate Islam’ Pledge

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized the recent vow by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to make Saudi Arabia a bastion of “moderate Islam”.

Russian FM: West to Blame for Chaos, Terror Attacks in Mideast

The Russian foreign minister said the Western states, which pursued regime change policies and funded terrormilitants, are to blame for the chaos and terror attacks in the Middle East, especially in Libya.

Wrong policies of European countries towards Syria led to the spread of terrorism

President Bashar al-Assad received on Sunday a European parliamentary delegation headed by Deputy Chairman of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs Javier Couso.

Western powers: Astana talks must not diminish Geneva efforts

The UN Security Council has voiced its support for the Syrian Astana peace talks, sponsored by Russia, Turkey, and Iran, that are due to take place in Kazakhstan next week, but emphasized that the meeting should not disregard the upcoming Geneva talks.

Iran urges exclusion of Saudi Arabia from Syria peace talks

Iran's defense minister said Wednesday that Saudi Arabia should not be part of Syria peace talks, Tasnim news agency reported.

Syria denies military atrocities in eastern Aleppo

The Syrian representative at the United Nations denied reports that the Syrian army has committed atrocities in the northern city of Aleppo.