Politics
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Dec- 2017 -23 December
Russia warns US decision to arm Ukraine encourages ‘new bloodshed’
Moscow warned Saturday that Washington was encouraging "new bloodshed" in eastern Ukraine by its decision to provide Kiev with lethal weapons.
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21 December
Russia and Turkey finalize S-400 air defense missile system deal
Russia says it has completed negotiations with Turkey for the sale of an S-400 air defence missile system, with delivery scheduled for late 2019.
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15 December
US Defense Secretary Mattis emphasizes diplomacy in dealing with Iran
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Friday he does not see the need for a stepped-up military posture against Iran.
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14 December
US will create a coalition to push back against Iran – Haley
US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley said Washington would establish a coalition to push back against Iran.
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12 December
NATO extends Secretary General Stoltenberg’s mandate until 2020
NATO has extended Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's mandate until September 2020, the alliance said
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11 December
EU formally establishes 25-member PESCO defense and security cooperation pact
The Council of the EU established the Permanent Structured Cooperation on security and defense (PESCO) consisting of 25 member states
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5 December
Syria peace talks resume in Geneva, without government delegation
U.N.-backed peace talks for war-ravaged Syria were set to resume in Geneva Tuesday, but without Syrian government negotiators, who sources said have yet to determine if they will return.
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1 December
De Mistura plans for Syrian parties to discuss elections next week
UN envoy Staffan de Mistura released a statement outlining 'points of commonalities' the Syrian parties in the Geneva talks
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Nov- 2017 -30 November
Egypt air base deal bolsters Russia’s presence in Middle East
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev approved a draft agreement between Russia and Egypt on the mutual use of airspace and airfields in both countries, laying the groundwork for a final deal
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21 November
Russia, Iran and Turkey agree to greater cooperation in Syria ahead of Sochi summit
Russian, Syrian, Iranian and Turkish officials held a summit in Sochi to discuss steps to end the civil war in Syria, with the chiefs of staff agreeing on greater cooperation.
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