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Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in Moscow on Thursday, with discussions expected to center on the ongoing situation in Ukraine and broader Middle Eastern regional affairs, the Kremlin announced on Wednesday.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the two leaders will exchange views on Ukraine, a key topic given Qatar’s recent efforts to mediate between Russia and Ukraine. "There will definitely be an exchange of views between Putin and the Emir of Qatar on Ukrainian affairs," Peskov told reporters. He added that the talks would also cover regional issues, noting the Middle East’s ongoing conflicts and Qatar’s significant role in attempting to resolve various situations.
Peskov highlighted Qatar’s efforts to facilitate dialogue, including its role in helping reunite children separated from their parents during the war between Russia and Ukraine. The small Gulf nation has positioned itself as a neutral party, actively engaging in diplomatic efforts to mediate between the warring sides.
The Emir of Qatar is expected to arrive in Moscow on Wednesday for the meeting with President Putin, which comes amid broader discussions about trade and economic relations. Peskov expressed appreciation for the existing level of trade and economic cooperation between Russia and Qatar, emphasizing the importance of their confidential dialogues on sensitive issues.
The talks come at a time when geopolitical tensions continue to shape the global landscape, with Qatar playing an increasingly prominent role in regional diplomacy, particularly in the context of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the complex dynamics of the Middle East.
A coup attempt by a “small group of soldiers” has been foiled in Benin after hours of gunfire struck parts of the economic capital Cotonou, officials said on Sunday.
A delayed local vote in the rural Honduran town of San Antonio de Flores has become a pivotal moment in the country’s tightest presidential contest, with both campaigns watching its results as counting stretches into a second week.
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan late on Monday, prompting mass evacuations and tsunami warnings along the coastline.
Lava fountains shot from Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano from dawn to dusk on Saturday, with new footage showing intensifying activity at the north vent.
McLaren’s Lando Norris became Formula One world champion for the first time in Abu Dhabi, edging Max Verstappen to the title by just two points after a tense season finale.
Georgia is entering one of the most consequential phases of its foreign policy in years.
On December 8, an official welcome ceremony was held for President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan in Bratislava, Slovakia. The ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace, where a guard of honor was lined up to greet the Azerbaijani president.
Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have begun upgrading cross-border electricity transmission lines to increase regional power capacity, a move announced after high-level meetings in Tashkent and confirmed by officials in Bishkek.
Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov held both a tête-à-tête and an extended-format meeting with Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of Iran, in Baku on Monday (8 December).
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Tehran for Baku on Sunday (7 December) evening to hold talks with Azerbaijan’s President and Foreign Minister.
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