Putin gets 'requests for assistance'

Ukrainian govt appeals to UN for deployment of peacekeepers

China calls for political resolution

Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that China is maintaining its stance that a political resolution is the only way to end the Ukraine crisis.

Russia, US trade jabs as situation deteriorates

The situation in Ukraine has seriously deteriorated, a top UN official said in an emergency session of the UN Security Council on Sunday night, calling the crisis "more combustible than ever".

P5 cooperation urged for nuclear safety

Countries should abolish the zero-sum Cold War mentality to achieve common security, take care of each other's reasonable concerns and achieve global governance of the nuclear field, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Monday.

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Lavrov outlines the way forward for relations

Editor's note: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Tuesday morning for a one-day visit. He will call on President Xi Jinping and hold a key meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. Ahead of his visit on Monday, Lavrov gave China Daily an exclusive interview to share with readers his thoughts on issues including bilateral ties, anti-terrorism efforts and coordination on global affairs.

Seasoned envoy comfortable at diplomatic table

Sergey Lavrov is a man of the world and relishes his position at the top table of global affairs, where he can highlight Russia's aims and perspectives.

DPRK opens race to foreigners

Athletes jump at chance to run in 'unique' event in Pyongyang

Orchestra to return painting looted by Nazis

The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra is returning a painting stolen by the Nazis to the descendants of its rightful owners, in the latest high-profile restitution case in Austria.

Iran vows to hit back as US rejects UN envoy

Teheran to take up case with the world body as old wounds reopen

4 killed in Chilean forest blaze

A large forest fire raging in the Chilean port city of Valparaiso has killed at least four people and destroyed 500 homes, officials said on Sunday. Thousands of people have been evacuated, including more than 200 female inmates at a prison.

Quakes strike the Solomon Islands

Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.6 and 7.7 triggered large waves throughout the Solomon Islands on Sunday, and authorities were trying to determine whether there was any serious damage or injuries.