The Russian Foreign Minister hosted the Armenian and Azerbaijani ambassadors to Russia for breakfast on Tuesday (21 July) to discuss security in the South Caucasus.
The State Department said Kadyrov was involved in gross violations of human rights in the Chechen Republic, including torture and extrajudicial killings.
Referring to the recent fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan the Holy Father said he hoped for "a peaceful and lasting solution that has at its heart the welfare of these beloved nations"
"The participants expressed grave concern with regards to the ongoing escalation; they emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire and [Russia's] readiness to mediate".
Deputy Foreign Minister Robert Rydberg said resolving conflicts in the OSCE region was at top of Sweden's agenda when it assumes the Chairpersonship of the organisation in 2021
After a relatively quiet day on Wednesday, both sides confirm heavy fighting early on Thursday morning. Both sides accuse each other of targeting civilian settlements
The OSCE faces a leadership crisis after all its three institutions as well as the Secretariat were decapitated in one clean swoop. Dr Walter Kemp discusses what happened, and a possible way forward.