The State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament, has passed a bill for the denunciation of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE). “[Russia’s] definitive withdrawal from the CFE Treaty and its denunciation fully correspond to the national interest of ensuring Russia’s security,” said Leonid Slutsky, chairman ...
Iran’s Foreign Minister Hussein Amirabdollahian has told EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell that the Islamic Republic always welcomes constructive initiatives. The top Iranian diplomat made the comment on Monday in a phone talk with Borrell as the two discussed a host of issues including Iran’s relations with Europe, the ...