Afghanistan, Taliban urged to seize peace opportunity

Afghanistan, Taliban urged to seize peace opportunity

(VOVWORLD) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday welcomed the start of negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban in Doha, Qatar, saying he hopes that progress toward peace can lead...
Russia condemns NATO military drills in Europe

Russia condemns NATO military drills in Europe

(VOVWORLD) - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has condemned the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)'s plan to hold the Defender Europe 2020 exercises in April and May
US may draw troops down in Afghanistan

US may draw troops down in Afghanistan

(VOVWORLD) - US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Monday that any future troop drawdowns in Afghanistan were “not necessarily” linked to a deal with Taliban insurgents
NATO at a new turn after 70 years

NATO at a new turn after 70 years

(VOVWORLD) - NATO leaders will gather in London on Tuesday for a summit to mark the alliance's 70th anniversary and discuss future orientations amidst numerous challenges
Russia-NATO relations back to starting point

Russia-NATO relations back to starting point

(VOVWORLD) - Russia has decided to completely cease civilian and military cooperation with NATO, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksander Grushko announced on Monday. Russia made the decision 5 years after NATO...
Russia, NATO terminate cooperation

Russia, NATO terminate cooperation

(VOVWORLD) - Russia and NATO have put an end to cooperation in both civil and military areas, Alexander Grushko, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation said