Keywords: Russia relations


Fatima Zahra El Mansouri Represents King Mohammed VI at Russia-Africa Summit

Moroccan Prime Minister Fatima Zahra El Mansouri arrived in Moscow on Wednesday, October 28, to represent King Mohammed VI at the third Russia-Africa Summit, placing Morocco among the participants in a major diplomatic gathering focused on relations between Moscow and African countries. The summit,......

Morocco and Russia Prepare for Africa Summit as Bourita and Lavrov Discuss Bilateral Ties

Morocco and Russia are pursuing closer diplomatic coordination ahead of a major gathering of African and Russian representatives in Moscow, with foreign ministers Nasser Bourita and Sergei Lavrov reviewing bilateral relations and preparations for the upcoming Russia-Africa Summit. The two ministers......

Morocco and Russia Discuss Stronger Bilateral Ties Ahead of Russia-Africa Summit

Morocco and Russia have renewed diplomatic consultations on the future of their bilateral relationship, with senior officials discussing cooperation priorities, preparations for a forthcoming Russia-Africa summit and regional issues requiring international coordination. Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser......

Zelensky Offers to Halt Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries if Moscow Spares Ukraine’s Energy Grid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has offered to suspend attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow stops targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, proposing a reciprocal de-escalation measure as Russian strikes continue to damage the country’s electricity network. In a statement......

Kremlin says Putin and Trump are expected to speak by phone soon

The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump are expected to hold a telephone conversation in the near future, although no specific date has been confirmed. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov shared the information but did not provide further details about......

Moscow warns NATO over Kaliningrad and raises nuclear escalation concerns

Tensions between Russia and NATO have intensified over the Baltic region after Moscow warned that it could use all available military capabilities, including nuclear weapons, if the alliance attempted to isolate the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad from the rest of the country. The warning was contained......

Bourita and Lavrov discuss Western Sahara during New York meeting

Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed Western Sahara and the future of bilateral relations during a meeting in New York on September 25, on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. According to the......

Ukraine War: Trump and Putin Reconnect After US Mission to Moscow

Dialogue between Washington and Moscow continues at the highest level. Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone on Tuesday, September 8, just days after the visit to Russia and Ukraine by two American envoys tasked with exploring new avenues to resolve the Ukrainian conflict. A Conversation......

Could a Democratic victory reshape the US Congress’s approach to Russia?

A Democratic victory in the US congressional midterm elections could alter the balance of power in Washington, but it is unlikely to bring a major shift in lawmakers’ approach to Russia, according to political observers and former US Congressman Dennis Kucinich. Democrats are widely expected to......