Iran says ready for talks with Ukraine over claims of drone supplies to Russia

STORY: Iran says ready for talks with Ukraine over claims of drone supplies to Russia DATELINE: Oct. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:23 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a meeting between Iranian and Belarusian foreign ministers 2. various of a joint press conference of Iranian and Belarusian foreign ministers STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Wednesday rejected "baseless" claims of Iran's supplies of drones to Russia, expressing Tehran's readiness for talks with Kiev on such allegations. Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks in a joint press conference with his visiting Belarusian counterpart Vladimir Makei in Tehran. "We strongly dismiss the baseless claims of some countries on Russia's use of Iranian drones in the war against Ukraine. We invite Ukrainian authorities to attend a bilateral meeting of experts, and present any evidence supporting the accusations," he was quoted by Press TV as saying. Iran's principled policy is to oppose arming ei

Russian FM says Moscow no longer trusts U.S., EU

STORY: Russian FM says Moscow no longer trusts U.S., EU DATELINE: July 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Moscow 2. various of EU 3. various of Ukraine STORYLINE: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia will no longer trust the United States and the European Union (EU). Lavrov made the remarks at a meeting on Thursday with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei in Minsk, noting that Russia has been taking all measures to reduce its dependence on the West in key areas. Russia does not close the door to the resumption of relations with the West forever, Lavrov said, adding that if dialogue is resumed, it will be held on the basis of equality and the balance of interests of all participants. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday that Ukraine's bid to join the EU is "within reach" but requires "hard work, determination and above all unity of purpose." Add

BELARUS-MINSK-FM-CHINA-BILATERAL RELATIONS

BELARUS-MINSK-FM-CHINA-BILATERAL RELATIONS

(220217) -- MINSK, Feb. 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Foreign Minister of Belarus Vladimir Makei attend a press conference in Minsk, Belarus, Feb. 16, 2022. Belarus is interested in further development of relations with China, Makei said at a press conference in Minsk on Wednesday. Makei noted that relations between Belarus and China are at a very good level, and the development is mutually beneficial. China opens the door for Belarus to a huge, capacious market. (Photo by Henadz Zhinkov/Xinhua)