West miscalculated when it refused to provide security guarantees to Russia, threat of nuclear conflict has only grown— Medvedev

The West miscalculated when it failed to believe in President Putin’s resolve and refuse to provide security guarantees to Russia, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said, answering questions from reporters and social media users Wednesday.

Moscow Says Serbian-Kosovar Compromise Under Western Guarantees Hardly Sustainable

 A compromise reached by Belgrade and Pristina under "Western firm guarantees" can hardly be called sustainable, as Serbian calls for the establishment of the Community of Serbian Municipalities have been ignored, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday.

Ukraine official says peace talks now focusing on Russian presence in separatist regions

An official in Zelenskyy’s office has told The Associated Press that the main subject under discussion at the Russia-Ukraine peace talks was whether Russian troops would remain in separatist regions in eastern Ukraine after the war and where the borders would be.

Russia's security guarantees proposals to US, NATO no longer valid, says diplomat - TASS

Russia’s previously proposed security guarantees to the United States and NATO are no longer valid because the situation has changed drastically, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Saturday.

Macron Did Not Consult NATO Allies About Proposals To Putin - Reports - UrduPoint

French President Emmanuel Macron did not consult with NATO allies about the proposals he discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Moscow, the Daily Mail newspaper reported Wednesday, citing a source in the UK government.

Lavrov: US Did Not Respond to Question on Non-Expansion of NATO - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – The United States, in its response to Russia’s proposals on security guarantees, left the main question about non-expansion of NATO to the east unanswered, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.

US ambassador gives Russian Foreign Ministry US response to Russian security proposals - TASS

U.S. ambassador to Moscow John Sullivan on Wednesday delivered Washington’s written response to Russian proposals for security guarantees to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko.

Washington Asks Russia to Keep US Response on Security Guarantees Secret - Tasnim News Agency

 (Tasnim) – US officials have asked their Russian colleagues not to publish Washington’s written response to Moscow’s proposal on security guarantees, according to The Washington Post.

Iran blames EU contradictory approach towards JCPOA

The contradictory statements made by some members of the European Union, regarding the Iran nuclear deal, are dubious, Ali Akbar Velayati, a member of Iran's Expediency Council said on Sunday.

Security Council postpones vote on Syria draft resolution till Saturday

The Security Council has postponed a vote on a draft resolution demanding a 30-day ceasefire across Syria, till 12 pm EST (1700 GMT) on Saturday, said Kuwaiti ambassador to the United Nations Mansour Al-Otaibi.

Russia ready to vote for Syria ceasefire resolution at UN but guarantees needed

Russia is ready to vote at the United Nations Security Council in favor of the resolution on a humanitarian pause in Syria but there are no guarantees that militants will observe the ceasefire, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday.

Guarantor States of Syria Peace Talks May Sign '4 Security Zones' Document

The intra-Syrian negotiations that started in the Kazakh capital city of Astana on Wednesday may result in adopting a document on creating four security zones in the Arab country, a source said.

Servility Ethos: Moscow Reveals Details of Russian Charge d’Affaires Summoning in Turkey

Russian interim charge d’affaires in Turkey discussed with Turkish colleagues the situation in Syria after having been summoned to the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday during a press briefing.

Putin: Agreement reached on Syria ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin says an agreement has been reached on a countrywide ceasefire plan for Syria, with Russia and Turkey to act as guarantors.

Life-saving operations ethos: UN awaits 'green light' for aid deliveries to Aleppo

Syrian terrorist/rebels in besieged east Aleppo have agreed to a plan for aid delivery and medical evacuations, according to UN officials, but the global body is awaiting a "green light" from Russia and the Syrian government before it can begin life-saving operations.

Humanitarian pauses in Aleppo could resume after UN provides safety guarantees – Russian MoD

Humanitarian pauses in the Syrian city of Aleppo will resume only when the UN provides guarantees of a full ceasefire and allows the access of aid convoys as well as the evacuation of the wounded, Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Igor Konashenkov said in a statement.

Jordan's King Abdullah vows to defend al-Aksa Mosque from 'Israeli violations'

Jordan's King Abdullah on Monday said that he would fight against "repeated violations and attacks carried out by Israel and extremist groups," in an interview with the Ad-Dustour daily.

Russia ready to increase gas supplies to Turkey (Russian Minister)

Russia is ready to scale up natural gas supplies to Turkey, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Dec. 28 in an interview with Rossiya 24 TV Channel.

Czech PM refuses to guarantee loan to Greece

Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka and Finance Minister Andrej Babis said here on Monday that the Czech Republic refuses to guarantee a possible loan to Greece and it will not grant any direct loan to it.

Russia urges Ukraine not to join NATO. (NATO surprised at Kremlin spokesman remark)

Russia on Wednesday called for Ukraine to stay out of the NATO alliance, insisting that a "non-aligned status" was in the interests of the ex-Soviet country.
"There is no doubt that (Ukraine's) non-aligned status is important not only from the point of view of ensuring stability in the European Atlantic but also from the point of view of fundamental national interests of the Ukrainian people," Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told reporters.