Raed Jaber
Gulf The Russian Foreign Minister in a group photo with the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries before their meeting in Moscow (AP)

Gulf-Russian Ministerial Meeting Focuses on Developing Cooperation

The foreign ministers of Russia and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries held an extensive round of talks on Monday in Moscow, within the framework of the…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
Arab World Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to the Hmeimim base in Latakia (File photo: AP)

Russia, Syria Launch Drills Challenging US and Israel

Russian and Syrian air and air defense forces began joint drills in Syria, the Russian Defense Ministry has announced. The head of the Russian…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
World The Russian and Belarusian ministers of defense have signed documents that determine procedures regarding weapons relocation and mechanisms of placing them under the Russian forces’ control on the Belarusian territories. (AFP)

Moscow, Minsk Kick Off Relocation of Nuclear Weapons in Belarus

Russia and Belarus have finalized the arrangements for relocating some of Russia's tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus. Russian Defense Minister Sergei…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
Arab World Quartet of Syrian-Turkish Normalization to Meet in Moscow on May 10

Quartet of Syrian-Turkish Normalization to Meet in Moscow on May 10

The foreign ministers of the quartet Russia, Syria, Türkiye, and Iran will meet in Moscow on May 10 to advance the normalization path between Damascus and…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
Arab World ‘Normalization’ Talks Between Ankara, Damascus Kick Off in Moscow

‘Normalization’ Talks Between Ankara, Damascus Kick Off in Moscow

Tension and anticipation dominated Tuesday’s four-way talks in Moscow with the presence of deputy foreign ministers from Russia, Syria, Iran, and Türkiye. …

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
Arab World Moscow Consultations: Russia, Syria Disagree on Turkish Deployment

Moscow Consultations: Russia, Syria Disagree on Turkish Deployment

Russia, Türkiye, Syria and Iran kicked off in Moscow on Monday negotiations aimed at overcoming obstacles that are hindering the normalization of relations…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
World Lavrov, Abdollahian Assert Need to Revive Nuclear Deal, Unite against Western Policies

Lavrov, Abdollahian Assert Need to Revive Nuclear Deal, Unite against Western Policies

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks on Wednesday with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, during which they discussed bilateral,…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
Arab World Assad Conditions Meeting Erdogan, ‘If It Serves Syria’s Interest’

Assad Conditions Meeting Erdogan, ‘If It Serves Syria’s Interest’

The recent statement of the Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, in Moscow surprised many Russians and others, who sensed a victorious tone. Assad did not…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)