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Egyptian FM Sameh Shoukry (L) attends joint press conference with his Russian Counterpart Sergei Lavrov (R) in Moscow. Reuters

Lavrov: ‘Idlib Complications Delay Astana Talks, Calls with Riyadh to Form Unified Opposition Delegation’

by Taha Abed alWahed | Aug 22, 2017 | Middle East

Moscow- Recent developments related to the efforts to establish de-escalation zones in Syria, form a unified delegation representing the Syrian opposition in the negotiations with the regime and the overall efforts of the political settlement of the Syrian crisis were...

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks at a news conference at the Russian Embassy in Washington. Reuters file photo

Russian Foreign Ministry: Lavrov May Visit Gulf in August

by Taha Abed alWahed | Aug 20, 2017 | Middle East

Moscow – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov may visit the Arab Gulf region before the end of August, revealed a source from the Foreign Ministry. Another source told Asharq Al-Awsat that the timing of the visit is still being studied, adding that Russia wants to...

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Libyan National Army Commander Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin

Lavrov, Haftar: Mediation Efforts in Libya Should Come through the UN

by Taha Abed alWahed | Aug 15, 2017 | Middle East

Moscow– Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed the situation in Libya with Libyan National Army Commander Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar currently on official visit to Russia. Both officials reiterated that all mediation efforts in Libya should be carried out...

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ISIS has enslaved and auctioned off women. (Reuters)

ISIS Wives Live in Oppression, Slavery

by Taha Abed alWahed | Jul 16, 2017 | Features

Moscow – The terror group ISIS is known for its demeaning and objectifying treatment of women. The ultra-hardliners would enslave and auction off women in a special arena to the highest bidder. What is more is that even the wives of ISIS members have not been spared...

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US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as Russian President Vladimir Putin stands nearby during a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany July 7, 2017 Sputnik/Mikhail Klimentyev/Kremlin via REUTERS

Putin: US Position on Syria Became More Pragmatic

by Taha Abed alWahed | Jul 9, 2017 | Middle East

Moscow – Russian President Vladimir Putin described on Saturday the United States’ position on the Syrian civil war as “more pragmatic”. During a press conference in Hamburg, Germany, Putin said he discussed the Syrian crisis with all the leaders he met with....