All articles tagged with #security talks
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Axios
The US proposed a security and economic cooperation plan between Israel and Syria, including a joint economic zone and a fusion cell to oversee demilitarization and diplomatic efforts, aiming to stabilize the border and foster normalization.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
Russia insists it must be included in any international discussions on Ukraine's security guarantees, dismissing European diplomacy and emphasizing the need for Russia's involvement, including China as a potential guarantor. Moscow remains cautious about a direct Putin-Zelenskyy summit, with ongoing tensions over the possibility of negotiations and the broader conflict, while Russia prepares for continued military spending.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia is increasing its nuclear arsenal while expressing openness to security talks with NATO states. However, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized that any dialogue with the U.S. must also address the conflict in Ukraine. Russia's stance comes amid its isolation from Western diplomatic efforts and its concerns over Ukraine's potential NATO membership. Putin reiterated the importance of Russia's nuclear capabilities as a strategic deterrent, following the suspension of the New START treaty with the U.S. in 2023.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices
Russia has expressed a need for comprehensive security talks with the United States, insisting that the discussions must include the issue of Ukraine. The Kremlin emphasized that it will not separate Ukraine from the broader security concerns. The U.S. maintains that negotiations over the war in Ukraine are a matter for Ukraine itself. The call for dialogue comes amid growing global security issues, including Russia's recent defense agreement with North Korea and potential changes to its nuclear doctrine.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
The Kremlin has expressed a need for comprehensive security talks with the United States, insisting that the discussions must include the conflict in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that the dialogue should cover all dimensions of the accumulated problems, including the U.S.'s involvement in Ukraine. The U.S. maintains that negotiations over the war are a matter for Ukraine. The call for talks comes amid growing global security concerns, including Putin's recent visit to North Korea and potential changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is heading to Russia for strategic security consultations after meeting with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan in Malta. China and Russia have grown closer amid deteriorating relations with the West, and China is seeking support to reshape the international order. The US and China are at odds over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with China urging the West to consider Russia's security concerns about NATO expansion. Specifics of the talks between Wang and Sullivan were not released.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Moscow Times
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Russia for security talks, aiming to promote bilateral relations and discuss important issues involving the strategic security interests of both countries. China and Russia, strategic allies, have been increasing their economic and military cooperation. The visit will include meetings with Russia's security council secretary and foreign minister, focusing on collaboration on the international scene, the settlement in Ukraine, and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. China has positioned itself as a neutral party in the Ukraine conflict but has offered diplomatic and financial support to Russia. The high-level contacts between the two countries are expected to continue, with Russian President Vladimir Putin planning to visit China in October.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Former Chinese ambassador to the US, Cui Tiankai, has called on the US to halt military deployments near China as a gesture of "good faith" if high-level defence talks between the two countries are to resume. Cui questioned whether there was enough political will to prevent conflicts, and said that US deployments near China were "certainly disrespect of other countries' sovereignty and territorial integrity". Despite this, he remained optimistic about relations between the two countries and said that China was always ready for more dialogue with the US.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by South China Morning Post
Nikolai Patrushev, head of Russia's Security Council, will hold security talks with Chen Wenqing, China's top security official, on Monday. Patrushev is known for being one of the most hawkish members of Putin's inner circle.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
The head of Russia's Security Council, Nikolai Patrushev, will hold talks with Chen Wenqing, member of the Chinese Communist Party's Politburo who oversees police, legal affairs and intelligence, on Monday. This would be Patrushev's first meeting with Chen Wenqing. While the bilateral security talks are an annual event, Russia and China have moved to further strengthen their economic, political and military ties since Moscow sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine in February 2022.