Press Releases

Russia, Ukraine Conduct Prisoner of War Swap

(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange on Thursday, swapping 185 servicemen each, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed. The ministry’s statement also noted the transfer of 20 civilians to Russia. The released Russian...

Russia wants to boost India’s involvement in NSR

(MENAFN) Russia is reportedly aiming to expand India’s involvement in the Northern Sea Route (NSR) and has offered the country potential full membership in the Arctic Council, according to reports. Vladimir Panov, Russia’s special representative...

Starbucks Eyes Comeback to Russian Market

(MENAFN) Starbucks has officially registered its trademark with Russia’s intellectual property office, Rospatent, enabling the U.S. coffee giant to sell food and beverages under its iconic logo once again. The Seattle-based company, which first...

Kremlin says Putin’s annual Valdai speech is set for Thursday

(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin’s yearly speech at the Valdai Discussion Club, scheduled for Thursday, is drawing worldwide attention, according to Kremlin officials. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Putin will outline his perspective...

Putin praises remarkable relations among Russia, China

(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Putin praised the “unprecedented” level of relations among Moscow and Beijing in a message to Xi for the celebration of the nation’s 76th National Day. The Kremlin published the congratulatory message from Putin to Xi...

Russia brushes off Zelensky’s warning of potential attacks

(MENAFN) Russia has brushed off remarks by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who cautioned Kremlin officials that they should know “where the bomb shelters are.” In a recent interview, Zelenskyy said he had the support of US President...

Putin Celebrates Integration of Ukrainian Regions into Russia

(MENAFN) Moscow has expressed pride in officially welcoming four former Ukrainian territories into the Russian Federation, President Vladimir Putin announced. The Donbass republics of Donetsk and Lugansk, along with the Kherson and Zaporozhye...

Putin Holds Talks with Ethiopian PM in Moscow

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday in Moscow, following their participation in the Global Atomic Forum. Abiy emphasized Ethiopia’s ambition to develop a “safe and transparent” nuclear...

Russians Spend Staggering USD5.46B on Foreign Holidays

(MENAFN) Russians have set a new high for foreign travel expenditures in 2023, with a staggering $5.46 billion spent on holidays abroad in July alone, according to the Central Bank. This figure marks the largest single-month outlay since 2018,...

Putin praises Russia-China relations in message to Xi on National Day

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the “unprecedented” level of cooperation between Moscow and Beijing in a message to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the occasion of China’s 76th National Day, according to reports. “Russian-Chinese...

Putin Commends “Unprecedented” Russia-China Relations

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the “unprecedented” strength of Moscow-Beijing relations in a message to Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking China’s 76th National Day on Wednesday. In a statement published by the Kremlin, Putin...

Putin Praises Deepening Ties with China

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday praised the “unprecedented” strength of the relationship between Moscow and Beijing in a message to Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking the 76th anniversary of China’s National Day. In the...

Russia’s Election Meddling to Undermine EU, Sandu Says

(MENAFN) Moldovan President Maia Sandu accused Russia on Tuesday of attempting to meddle in the country’s recent parliamentary elections to gain control in Chisinau, according to a local news agency. Sandu insisted Moscow’s interference wasn’t...

Global Anticipation Builds for Putin’s Valdai Address

(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin’s yearly speech at the Valdai Discussion Club, scheduled for Thursday, is highly anticipated worldwide, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. He noted that Putin will concentrate on the evolving...

Italy says Putin isn’t interested in triggering World War III

(MENAFN) On Sunday, Antonio Tajani, the Italian Foreign Minister, stated that Putin is not interested in triggering a world war, responding to the allegations that Moscow could send drones targeting the EU country. The other day, Zelensky alleged...

Macron Says France Is “in Confrontation” with Russia

(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France is currently "in confrontation" with Russia due to recent alleged violations of European airspace. Addressing the press ahead of the EU summit in Copenhagen, Macron characterized...

Italy’s Foreign Minister Comments on Russia’s Intentions

(MENAFN) Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin has no intention of triggering a global war. His remarks on Sunday came as a response to recent allegations suggesting that Moscow might...

Poland’s PM says Western civilization at stake in Ukraine’s war

(MENAFN) Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that the future of Western civilization hinges on the outcome of the conflict in Ukraine, according to reports. Russia has maintained that the war in Ukraine was provoked by NATO countries and...

Poland’s PM says Western civilization at stake in Ukraine’s war

(MENAFN) Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that the future of Western civilization hinges on the outcome of the conflict in Ukraine, according to reports. Russia has maintained that the war in Ukraine was provoked by NATO countries and...

Ukraine’s FM says stronger Western pressure on Russia can end war

(MENAFN) Ukraine aims to bring its conflict with Russia to a close before the year ends, with stronger Western pressure cited as a key factor, according to reports quoting Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga. Speaking at the Warsaw Security...