Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has briefed the country’s President Vladimir Putin on the progress of a surprise inspection of the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet, saying that the troops participating in the event are on full combat readiness. “As for the sudden inspection, in accordance with your [Putin’s] decision, an ...
In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Russia, China, Iran, and Pakistan emphasized respect for Afghanistan’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and support for formation an inclusive gov. there. The foreign ministers of Russia, China, and Iran and Pakistan’s minister of state for foreign affairs released a joint statement ...