LIVE | Russian FM Lavrov and Egyptian counterpart Shoukry hold joint press conference in Cairo

Egyptian FM Shoukry praises Russia-Egypt cooperation, says regional agenda as well as situation in Ukraine was discussed at the talks with Lavrov, stresses importance of diplomacy. Meeting in extended format lasted 30 minutes longer than expected.

Lavrov mentions the 2018 Russo-Egyptian strategic cooperation treaty, focuses on bilateral economic cooperation. Joint commission on trade will convene in Cairo in the fall, as per Lavrov.

Lavrov says the UN should play key role in working on peaceful solutions in Lybia.

Lavrov: Russia and the Arab League could soon schedule a meeting, which was delayed because of COVID.

Lavrov slams Western economic sanctions, says that when it comes to food and fertilizers, the West should take a look at its own actions: Russian ships, Russian banks were sanctioned, blocking payments and logistics.

⚡️⚡️ Lavrov: Moscow not asking to lift sanctions, but West must resolve self-created food supply issues

📹 Footage of Russian and Egyptian ministers leaving the joint press conference.

🚺🚹 “There are men, and there are women”: Donald Trump speaks in defense of two genders.

During Turning Point USA's Student Action Summit in Tampa, Florida, the former US president said that Republicans “believe in two genders”, questioning current legislation that “you can’t teach the Bible but you can teach children that […] men can get pregnant.”

His remarks followed US Assistant Health Secretary Rachel Levine being slammed over “deeply disturbing” calls to “empower” kids to get sex reassignment surgery.

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🇮🇷🇫🇷 Macron is confident that a return to the Iran nuclear deal is still possible, the Elysee Palace informs.

During a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi, the two discussed the Ukraine conflict, energy and food security, as well as the Iran nuclear deal.

🗣 Meanwhile, Macron expressed disappointment at the lack of progress at the Vienna talks and insisted on the need to make a clear choice to conclude an agreement and return to the implementation of Iran’s nuclear commitments.

The two heads of state also discussed the regional situation and efforts aimed at easing tensions.

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📹 Delegations are leaving the Arab League meeting.

📹 Izvestia correspondent Ivan Litomin was shown surveillance cameras used by saboteurs recruited by Ukrainian intelligence to monitor the movements of service personnel in Kherson.

❗️ The escort of ships with Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea is to be carried out by Russia, Turkey and another party, which will be determined later - Lavrov

📹 Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has shared footage of Lavrov shaking hands with the leaders of the Arab League in Cairo.

Earlier, the US State Department asked representatives of Arab countries not to be photographed with the Russian delegation.

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