US president-elect Donald Trump on Friday released what he said was a “very nice” letter from Russia’s President Vladimir Putin calling for a thaw in ties between the rival powers. “I hope both sides are able to live up to these thoughts, and we do not have to travel an ...
The UN Security Council on Friday rejected a US-drafted resolution on imposing an arms embargo and sanctions on South Sudan. The measure garnered only seven votes in favor in the 15-member council, while eight countries including Russia, China and Japan abstained.