Merkel and Putin in Mezeberg Ahead German-Russian Talks

Angela Merkel and Vladimir Putin made press statements, ahead the German-Russian talks, Mezeberg Castle, August 18, 2018.

Vladimir Putin Visits Graz (Austria) and Berlin (Germany)

President of Russia Vladimir Putin briefly visited the Austrian city of Graz on his way to Berlin for talks with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel. Mr Putin was a guest at the wedding of Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl and Wolfgang Meilinger, Graz, Berlin, August 18, 2018.

Walk Around The World: Lena Pillars (Eastern Siberia, Russia)

Lena Pillars is the name given to a natural rock formation along the banks of the Lena River in far eastern Siberia. The pillars are 150–300 metres (490–980 ft) high, and were formed in some of the Cambrian period sea-basins. The Lena Pillars Nature Park was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2012.

Moscow Concerned About Lack of Information About Skripals

"We are concerned about the lack of information about Yulia Skripal and her father’s condition or whereabouts, and are stunned by the British authorities’ continued refusal to provide consular staff of the Russian embassy access to them." - notes Maria Zakharova at a weekly press briefing in the Russian Foreign Ministry, August 15, 2018.

UNHCR’s Involvement in Evacuating White Helmets

Maria Zakharova comments on media reports on UNHCR’s involvement in evacuating the White Helmets, at the Russian Foreign Ministry's weekly press briefing in Svetlogorsk, August 15, 2018.

Dmitry Medvedev Visits Kronotsky State Nature Reserve (Kamchatka)

During his trip to the Kamchatka Territory, Dmitry Medvedev visited the Kronotsky State Reserve and met with employees.

The Situation in Syria Has Been Steadily Improving

"The situation on the ground in Syria has been steadily improving," - said Maria Zakharova at a weekly press briefing in the Russian Foreign Ministry, Moscow, August 15, 2018.

Vladimir Putin Meets Yang Jiechi in Sochi

Vladimir Putin met in Sochi with Yang Jiechi, member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee responsible for foreign policy, on August 15, 2018.

Various bilateral issues were discussed, as well as details of the upcoming visit to Russia by President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping.

Putin Receives Berdymukhamedov At His Sochi Residence

Vladimir Putin received President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov at his Sochi residence, on August 15, 2018.

During the meeting, the leaders discussed key issues of developing bilateral cooperation in the political, trade, economic, scientific, educational, cultural and humanitarian areas, as well as major regional issues.

Earlier in the day, the Russian President visited Pyatigorsk, where he took part in the Mashuk-2018 North Caucasus Youth Educational Forum.

Welcome Mr Putin To My Hometown! Mashuk 2018 Educational Forum

On August 15, 2018, Vladimir Putin attended the Mashuk 2018 North Caucasus Youth Educational Forum in Pyatigorsk.
Welcome Mr. President to my Hometown!
The President toured exhibitions and displays, and addressed forum participants.
The Mashuk North Caucasus Youth Educational Forum has been held in Pyatigorsk, Stavropol Territory, on Komsomolskaya Polyana at the foot of Mount Mashuk since 2010.

Lavrov’s Interview With Kazakhstan TV For Film 'The Aktau Summit: Caspia...

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with the TV and Radio Complex of the President of Kazakhstan for the film “The Aktau Summit: Caspian Culmination,” Aktau, August 12, 2018

Lavrov Comments on US Sanctions Against Russia, Iran and Turkey

Sergey Lavrov answers to media questions "What does Moscow think about the United States tightening its sanctions on Russia, Iran and Turkey? How much will this affect the crises in the region, especially the coordination of the Syrian dossier and Russia's desire to find a solution to the refugee problem?" and "European countries recently condemned US sanctions on Turkey and Iran. What does Russia think about these sanctions? Is it possible to use national currency in international trade?" Following a meeting of Turkish ambassadors and permanent representatives at international organisations, Ankara, August 14, 2018.

Lavrov's Remarks On Idlib De Escalation Zone

Sergey Lavrov answers to media question "Do Moscow and Ankara have any agreements on Idlib province, considering that Damascus wants to return it under its control, while Ankara is opposed?" Following a meeting of Turkish ambassadors and permanent representatives at international organisations, Ankara, August 14, 2018.

Lavrov's Statement Following Meeting With Turkish Ambassadors

Lavrov's Press Conference During Fifth Caspian Summit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov answers to Media Questions on the sidelines of the Fifth Caspian Summit, Aktau, August 12, 2018.

Nazarbayev Meets Putin At The End Of Fifth Caspian Summit

Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev met with the President Vladimir Putin of Russia, at the end of the Fifth Caspian Summit, Aktau, Kazakhstan, August 12, 2018.

Putin Meets Rouhani At Sidelines Of Fifth Caspian Summit

Vladimir Putin met with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines of the Caspian Summit, Aktau, Kazakhstan, August 12, 2018.

Putin Sums Up Caspian Five Summit: Convention On Legal Status Of Caspian...

Vladimir Putin made a statement to the press following the Fifth Caspian Summit, Aktau, Kazakhstan, August 12, 2018.

Putin's Speech At Fifth Caspian Summit In Aktau

Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech at the Fifth Caspian Summit in Aktau, Kazakhstan, August 12, 2018.

Putin Arrives Aktau (Kazakhstan) To Attend Caspian Five Summit

Lavrov And Meredov Signed Russian-Turkmen Strategic Partnership Treaty

Walk Around The World: Yerevan City

This clip features images of the capital of Armenia, Yerevan: city views, institutional buildings and education centres.

Moscow Concerned About Russian Citizens’ Detention In US

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova expressed concern about Russian citizens’ detention in the United States, in particular, the arrest of Maria Butina and detention Maxim Suverin, Nikolay Tupikin, Stanislav Lisitsky, and Alexey Livadny.

Progress Of Investigation Into Deaths Of Russian Journalists In CAR

Maria Zakharova speaks about progress of the investigation into the deaths of Russian journalists in the CAR, at a weekly briefing by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Moscow, August 9, 2018.

Maria Zakharova: Situation In Syria Remains Tense

Putin Convenes Security Council In Connection With New Anti-Russian Sanc...

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with permanent members of the Security Council.

The meeting considered the potential further unfriendly steps on behalf of Washington in the form of trade restrictions. It was stressed that such actions are completely illegitimate under international law.

Russian Diplomat: Developments Around Salisbury And Amesbury

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova commented on Developments around Salisbury and Amesbury, at its weekly briefing, Moscow, August 9, 2018.

Zakharova Comments On New US Sanctions Against Russia And Iran

Russian diplomat Maria Zakharova commented on the US decision to impose new sanctions against Russia, as well as on restoring sanctions against Iran, at a weekly briefing by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Moscow, August 9, 2018.

Michael Pence's Major Policy Announcement At Pentagon

Secretary of Defense James Mattis host a major policy announcement by Vice President Michael Pence in the Pentagon Auditorium, Washington, August 9, 2018.

Federica Mogherini Visits Australia

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini visited Australia, Sydney, August 8, 2018.

Putin Discuss Developing Space Industry With New ROSCOSMOS CEO

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the development of the space industry with Dmitry Rogozin, CEO of Roskosmos State Corporation, in the Novo-Ogaryovo residence, Moscow region, August 8, 2018.

Walk Around The World: Tokyo City

This video provides stockshots about Tokyo: - general views of the city centre: Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, Hachikō crossing - views of public and governmental buildings: National Diet Building, Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister's Office - views of cultural buildings: Zōjō-ji temple, Sensō-ji temple, Kabuki-za.

Federica Mogherini Visits New Zealand

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini visited New Zealand, Wellington, August 7, 2018.

South Korea-EU: UM Cho Meets EU HR Mogherini In Seoul

Minister for Unification of the Republic of Korea, Cho Myung-gyun meets EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini in Seoul, on August 6, 2018.

Kang, Mogherini Hold Joint Press Statement Ahead Meeting

Joint press statement by Kang Kyung-wha and Federica Mogherini, ahead of their meeting in Seoul, on August 6, 2018.

South Korea-EU: FM Kang Meets EU HR Mogherini In Seoul

Foreign Affairs Minister of the Republic of Korea, Kang Kyung-wha meets EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini in Seoul, on August 6, 2018.

South Korea-EU: PM Lee Meets EU HR Mogherini In Seoul

Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea, Lee Nak-Yeon meets EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini in Seoul, on August 6, 2018.

Mogherini Visits Panmunjom In North Korea

EU HR Federica Mogherini visits the Truce Village of Panmunjom in Kaesong, North Hwanghae Province, North Korea, on August 5, 2018.

The Panmunjom village just north of the de facto border between North and South Korea, where the 1953 Korean Armistice Agreement that paused the Korean War was signed. The building where the armistice was signed still stands.

Putin Visits Opera In Chersonese International Music Festival

Vladimir Putin visits Opera in Chersonese 2th International Music Festival , which will be held on 10-12 August in the territory of the Chersonese Tavrichesky museum-reserve in Sevastopol, August 4, 2018.

Mogherini Attends 25th ASEAN Regional Forum

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini represents the EU at the roundtable and family photo at the 25th ASEAN Regional Forum, Singapore, August 4, 2018.