US, allies to end normal trade relations with Russia

Washington, March 11 (AFP/APP):The United States and its allies moved Friday to end normal trade relations with Russia, as President Joe Biden vowed the West would make Vladimir Putin “pay the price” for his invasion of Ukraine. Biden announced the new step, which would enable […]

US, Russia open talks on Ukraine

Geneva, Jan 10 (AFP/APP):Top US and Russian diplomats kicked off crucial talks in Geneva on Monday on soaring tensions over Ukraine. US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and her Russian counterpart Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov opened their meeting at the US mission in […]

US, EU warn Sudan military against naming own PM

Washington, Jan 4 (AFP/APP):The United States and European Union warned Sudan’s military on Tuesday against naming its own prime minister after civilian leader Abdalla Hamdok quit amid protests against the junta. The so-called troika on Sudan — the United States, Britain and Norway — and […]

US, Russia set for talks on Ukraine, arms control

Washington / Moscow – December 28 (ONLINE): The United States and Russia will hold much-anticipated talks in January, a White House official told AFP Monday, with the rivals due to negotiate on nuclear arms control and mounting tensions over Ukraine. “The United States looks forward […]

US, Kenya press for Ethiopia ceasefire

Nairobi, Nov 17 (AFP/APP):The United States and Kenya on Wednesday pressed for a ceasefire in Ethiopia, holding out hope for a negotiated solution between the government and rebels as diplomacy intensifies over the year-long war. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on a three-nation tour […]