No breakthrough in 'Normandy' talks on Ukraine

No breakthrough in 'Normandy' talks on Ukraine

(VOVWORLD) - Presidential advisers from Russia, Ukraine, France, and Germany met in Paris for more than eight hours to discuss the Ukraine conflict. They achieved no breakthrough, but promised to meet...
Russia stays firm on protecting national interests

Russia stays firm on protecting national interests

(VOVWORLD) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said on Wednesday that Russia will do everything possible to neutralize threats to its security. He also called on Ukraine to commit to...
Iran, IAEA deal to be extended conditionally

Iran, IAEA deal to be extended conditionally

(VOVWORLD) - The three-month monitoring deal between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which expired last Saturday, will be conditionally extended for another month, according to Iran’s...
EU, UK pledge funds to help Afghanistan

EU, UK pledge funds to help Afghanistan

(VOVWORLD) - The EU pledged on Tuesday to maintain its commitment of 1.2 billion euros to Afghanistan at a donor conference in Geneva, according to Jutta Urpilainen, the European Commissioner...
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...