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U.S. Department of State News: Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of State today released the following statement: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: On July 21, Secretary Pompeo spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.  They discussed a broad range of issues, some of which were following up from the meeting between President Trump and President Putin. Among the … Continue reading U.S. Department of State News: Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov →

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U.S. Department of State News: Secretary Pompeo Travel to Helsinki

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of State today released the following statement: U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will accompany President Donald J. Trump to Helsinki, Finland, for the President’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 16.  While in Helsinki, Secretary Pompeo will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss a … Continue reading U.S. Department of State News: Secretary Pompeo Travel to Helsinki →

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U.S. Department of State: Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

WASHINGTON – The below is attributable to U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Heather Nauert:‎ Secretary Pompeo and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke by phone today.  The two discussed issues and concerns related to Syria and the bilateral relationship. Secretary Pompeo reemphasized the U.S. commitment to the southwest ceasefire arrangement that was approved by President … Continue reading U.S. Department of State: Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov →

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Government bombing of Damascus suburbs kills more than 100

BEIRUT/February 21, 2018 (AP)(STL.News) — Government forces bombed the northeastern suburbs of the Syrian capital for a second straight day on Tuesday, killing more than 100 people and raising the specter of a full-scale offensive that could spell catastrophe for the nearly 400,000 residents trapped under siege. Rescuers raced to reach survivors in the devastated … Continue reading Government bombing of Damascus suburbs kills more than 100 →