Russia recognises Republic of North Macedonia as latter's new official name

Russia recognises the Republic of North Macedonia as Macedonia's new official name, Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday, despite having previously expressed reservations about the legitimacy of the name change. Macedonia's parliament passed an amendment to the constitution in January to rename the country, under an agreement with Greece to put an end to a 27-year-old dispute between the neighbouring countries. 

(With inputs from agencies.)