Putin says Russian soldiers in Ukraine ‘defending Russia’s future’

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday his soldiers in Ukraine are defending “national interests” and vowed “unchanged” determination to strengthen the country’s armed forces on the eve of the third anniversary of Moscow’s offensive on Kyiv.

US says NATO will be Ukraine's future

The United States believes NATO represents Ukraine's future and will help it join, said John Kirby, coordinator of strategic communications at the National Security Council.

Russia not attacking anyone, it defends itself, its people, its future — Putin

 Russia is not attacking anyone, it is defending itself, its people and its future, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with Tucker Carlson published on the US journalist’s website.

OSCE in deplorable state, organization's prospects unclear — Lavrov

Russia has to state with regret that the OSCE is in deplorable shape and its prospects as an organization are unclear, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a meeting of the OSCE foreign ministers.

Netanyahu: Israel to have 'overall security responsibility' for Gaza 'indefinitely' after war

The Prime Minister of Israel, Binyamin Netanyahu, said in an interview with the ABC television channel that those who do not want to follow the path of the Palestinian movement Hamas should govern Gaza.

Kherson regional governor convinced Kherson city to return under Russian control shortly

The city of Kherson will soon be returned under Russia’s control, Acting Governor of the Kherson Region Vladimir Saldo said on Saturday.

North Koreans skeptical of better future, unification

The increase in inter-Korea cooperation and exchange has not raised hopes among ordinary North Koreans their lives will improve, even in the event of national unification.

Syrian refugees cross back to homeland with hopes of better tomorrow

After spending years as refugees in neighboring Lebanon, nearly 500 Syrians crossed back to Syria on Thursday, setting foot in their home country for the first time in years with hopes of a better tomorrow.

Rouhani leading in Iran presidential election : Interior Ministry

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is winning in Friday’s election, leading by over 4 million votes from his conservative rival, Ebrahim Raisi, Interior Ministry official Ali Asghar Ahmadi said in a televised briefing as the votes were still being counted.

Donald Trump assure que le sort d'Assad n'est "pas un obstacle" en Syrie

Le président américain Donald Trump a assuré aux ambassadeurs du Conseil de sécurité de l'ONU que l'avenir du président syrien, Bachar al-Assad, n'était "pas un obstacle" pour mettre fin du conflit, a déclaré mardi l'ambassadeur russe aux Nations unies.

Outcome of French first round election sends high stocks in France, Europe

Stocks in France and exchanges in European markets opened with rosy note on Monday after pro-market and Europe stance Emmanuel Macron's win in France' first round offered a relief to investors who had feared radical candidates could win power.

French election crucial for future of Europe

After a long and chaotic campaign, 47 million French voters will go to the polls on Sunday for the first round of a historic presidential election.

En attendant Godot: EU to Support Any Political Solution to Syrian Crisis Accepted by "All Syrians"

Federica Mogherini said that EU authorities will support any agreement on Syria's political future which is approved by all Syrians living both inside and outside of the country.

EU's Juncker unveils plans for 'new chapter' after Brexit

European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker has revealed his scenarios for the future of the EU, warning that the troubled bloc needs a "new chapter" after Britain's expected exit in 2019.

Egypt's January 25 Revolution will remain a turning point in history: Sisi

Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi said Wednesday that 2011’s January 25 Revolution “will remain a turning point in this country’s history.”

Biden says he may run for president in 2020

US Vice President Joe Biden on Monday announced that he may run for the presidency in 2020.

Hollande, Merkel press for clear agenda for post-Brexit EU

French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday pressed European partners to set an agenda of reforms to overcome difficulties that Brexit has triggered.

Hollande vows action "over coming months or coming years" to protect France

French President Francois Hollande on Thursday pledged more acts to further promote France's influence, in a clear indication that he would seek for a second mandate.

Germany and "its partners" cannot see peaceful Syria led by Assad

Germany and its partners say consider is impossible to have peaceful Syria led by Bashar Assad, Germany’s Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in an interview with Funke Mediengruppe, published on Monday.

Kremlin forecasts ‘month of intense contacts’ with Turkey

The Kremlin predicts a month of intense contacts with Turkey after the latest decision on resuming economic relations of Moscow and Ankara, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday.