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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: We are more inclined to dialogue, and we will see if the United States is also ready for this.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: We do not want NATO to be responsible for the security of the entire Eurasian continent.

According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA): Iraq met with Oman’s Foreign Minister to hear the United States’ response to the negotiation plan.

German Chancellor Mertz: We are willing to contribute to peace efforts in Ukraine, but we will not open parallel communication channels.

After concluding the meeting with the US delegation, Omani Foreign Minister Badr once again met with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi.

German Chancellor Mertz: We are always willing to hold talks with Russia.

Bank of America expects the European Central Bank to cut interest rates by 25 basis points each in March and June 2027.

Bank of America expects the European Central Bank to keep interest rates on hold in 2026, compared with its previous forecast of a 25 basis point rate cut in March.

Indian government documents show that under the latest proposal, India will cancel fuel emission preferential measures for cars weighing 909 kilograms or less. India will not offer concessions based on vehicle weight, but will tighten rules to boost sales of electric and hybrid models.

Russian Ambassador: If there are serious multilateral negotiations on nuclear weapons control or reduction, Russia will in principle be involved as long as the UK and France are involved.

Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs: We brokered indirect talks between Iran and the United States.

Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The focus of consultations with Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi and US Special Envoy for the Middle East Witkov is to create conditions for negotiations.

According to Energy Intelligence Group reporter Amena Bakr: U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Witkov is still in talks with the Omani Foreign Minister.

U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control: In 2026 and beyond, it is completely inappropriate to sign only a bilateral treaty with another nuclear power.

U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control: When a nuclear power expands its nuclear arsenal on a scale not seen in more than half a century, the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty is no longer relevant.

Kremlin: (Statement on the attempted assassination of a military intelligence officer) Russian President Vladimir Putin is being briefed.

Central Bank of Russia: Exporters’ foreign exchange sales increased by 10% month-on-month in January, reaching US$5.1 billion.

Central Bank of Russia: Exporters' foreign exchange sales fell 32% month-on-month to $4.7 billion in December due to falling oil prices.

Kremlin: (Regarding the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) We have reached a consensus with the United States that both parties will act responsibly.

Kremlin: Russian secret services are investigating an assassination attempt.