Putin introduces bill to suspend major nuclear treaty

Russian lawmakers will decide on the move on Wednesday, the State Duma speaker says Russian President Vladimir Putin has introduced a bill on suspending the New START Treaty – the last existing nuclear accord between Moscow and Washington – State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin told reporters on Tuesday. Putin announced the initiative earlier in the…

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China wants Russia at Ukraine peace talks – media

Beijing reportedly told EU officials that no settlement can be discussed without Moscow China and Switzerland are working behind the scenes to get Russia invited to proposed Swiss-hosted talks aimed at ending the fighting between Kiev and Moscow, the South China Morning Post reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Pakistan plan to deport millions draws UN criticism

The United Nations has warned Pakistan that its plans for the “phased and orderly” mass deportations of migrants, including up to 1.7 million Afghans, could threaten their safety after Islamabad announced a crackdown on people living in the country illegally.

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