Diplomacy

G20 Summit Opens Amid Diplomatic Tensions as Group Photo Canceled Over Russia’s Presence

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio canceled the traditional G20 summit group photo on Friday following intense European objections to Russia's participation. The two-day diplomatic gathering of the world's largest economies opened amid visible internal tensions in Atlanta. Rubio pulled...

Greece and Turkey Clash at UN Over Libya Maritime Agreement

Greece and Turkey engaged in a sharp diplomatic confrontation at the United Nations Security Council on Thursday, over the controversial 2019 Turkey-Libya maritime agreement, exchanging accusations and conflicting interpretations of international law during a high-level debate chaired by Greek...

Palestinian President Abbas Visits Cyprus, Calls for Renewed Peace Talks With Israel

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas thanked Cyprus for its longstanding support for the Palestinian people on Thursday and urged the country to help advance peace talks with Israel following this week's Israeli elections. Abbas made the remarks during a meeting...

Greece Joins Germany in Blocking Canada’s Proposed EU Associate Membership

Several European Union countries blocked a plan to grant Canada "associate membership," removing the proposed status from a joint summit declaration while agreeing to pursue closer political and economic ties with Ottawa. A revised declaration approved Wednesday replaces the term...

Trump Suggests Venezuela Could Become 51st US State, Signals Putin-Zelensky Meeting

President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that Venezuela could become the 51st state of the United States, celebrating American access to Venezuelan oil during a campaign rally in Corpus Christi, Texas. Hours later, the president announced that a meeting between...

Three Arab Nations Back Greece in Turkey-Libya Maritime Dispute

Three Arab nations, Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, joined Greece in the Turkey-Libya maritime dispute on Monday, opposing a contested sea boundary agreement after Libya's eastern parliament approved it. Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis delivered the joint declaration...

Putin Calls for European Security Deal Ahead of Ukraine Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, October 22, that renewed negotiations to end the war in Ukraine must address long-term security guarantees for both Moscow and Kyiv, as well as Europe's broader security arrangements, confirming Russia's willingness to resume...

US Avoids Direct Criticism of Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal

The U.S. State Department has avoided directly criticizing the controversial maritime agreement between Turkey and Libya following its ratification by Libya’s eastern-based parliament, adopting a more cautious tone than in previous statements that explicitly challenged Ankara's actions in the...

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Visits Greece as Investment Forum Targets Energy, Technology and Finance

Greece and the United Arab Emirates are seeking to deepen their economic ties as Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visits Athens for high-level talks and an investment forum. The visit comes as...

Witkoff Urges Putin to Resume Ukraine Peace Talks During St. Petersburg Meeting

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff urged Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, October 21, to consider resuming U.S.-mediated peace negotiations with Ukraine, presenting new proposals aimed at ending the war as Washington intensifies diplomatic efforts to reach an agreement. According...

Ancient Greeks Had International Laws Long Before Modern Diplomacy

Long before the establishment of the United Nations and modern diplomatic services, the ancient Greeks had developed laws for dealing with other political communities. Their world was divided into independent city-states, known as poleis (plural of πόλις, polis) such...

“Greece Deserves a Strong Ambassador With Trump’s Confidence,” Rubio Says, Reaffirming Strategic Ties

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Greece’s strategic importance to Washington following the departure of Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle, emphasizing that bilateral relations remain strong and that the Trump administration intends to appoint a successor with the president’s full...