Russia response to US diplomacy

Russia response to US diplomacy

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov walks with Demeke Mekonnen, Ethiopia’s deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, at the Russian Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on July 27. EDUARDO SOTERAS/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES

US follows Russia in dueling trips to Africa

Blinken to travel to the continent after Lavrov’s “charm offensive” tour

Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed Russia and Ukraine's flags in this illustration taken January 25, 2022. Photo :Reuters

Russia lists demands for Ukraine de-escalation