Russia, responding to US' apparent overture, says West must recognise Moscow's declared annexation in September of "new territories" from Ukraine before any talks with President Putin, as fighting enters its 283rd day
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G7 or Group of Seven nations and Australia join EU in setting $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil — a bid to limit Moscow's ability to sustain its offensive in Ukraine
G7 and EU countries agree on how much they're prepared to pay for Russian oil that's transported by sea
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu meets his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani in Rome, discussing developments in Ukraine and Libya, economic and defence industry cooperation
Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu in Rome on Ukraine war:
- Türkiye rejects Ukraine war from beginning
- We don't accept annexation & consider it illegal
- We could have clearer picture about negotiations by spring, we’ll continue our efforts
Turkish FM Cavusoglu in Rome:
- Türkiye contributes to security of Europe
- We are only NATO ally actively fighting against Daesh
- EU tries to exclude us from security mechanisms
- Grain deal is proof of important role we played
Türkiye's Communications Director Fahrettin Altun speaking at Stratcom '22:
- Türkiye became a stabilizing force under leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
- As a a global player, Türkiye demonstrates an active foreign policy as a stabilizing force in region
Türkiye's Communications Director Fahrettin Altun on Ukraine-Russia:
- Grain deal reached through our mediation efforts has been a vital step in contributing to the solution of the global food crisis
- Türkiye has become central to global peace and stability
Turkish President Erdogan at Stratcom '22:
- Türkiye is one of the countries most exposed to fake news
- Experienced hypocrisy during our struggle against terrorist organisations
- International press after Istanbul terror attack acted in terror organisation’s favour
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa could be forced to quit over claims he covered up a large cash theft from his lucrative game farm
Here's a closer look at Cyril Ramaphosa, who became one of South Africa's billionaire businessmen and then its most powerful politician
Meeting of National Executive Committee of South Africa's governing African National Congress adjourned, with party to give statement later, executive committee member Senzo Mchunu tells public broadcaster SABC
Leaders of US and France present united front to hold Russia to account, and EU reaches tentative deal on oil price cap aimed at starving Moscow of resources as fighting in Ukraine enters its 282nd day
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Ukrainian's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposes regulations on religious organisations affiliated with Russia
US President Joe Biden and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron pledge to hold Russia accountable for war crimes in Ukraine
US President Joe Biden and visiting French leader Emmanuel Macron declare that they would not let up on support for Ukraine's war against Russia and pledge to hold Moscow responsible for war crimes
US President Biden and French President Macron vow together to coordinate on "challenge" of China and jointly call for stability on Taiwan Strait
Presidents Biden, Macron:
- Condemn unlawful North Korea ballistic missile tests this year
- US, France remain determined to ensure Iran can never develop or acquire nuclear weapon
- Intend to expand regional diplomatic, development & economic engagement in Indo-Pacific region