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Putin states Israel ‘almost a Russian-speaking country’
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized Israel’s large Russian-speaking population as a significant factor in shaping Moscow’s approach to the Iran-Israel conflict. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum...

Putin backs Iran rights for civilian nuclear program
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated his government's backing of Iran’s right to pursue nuclear energy for civilian purposes, while firmly rejecting the development or spread of nuclear weapons. In a Saturday interview, Putin...

Putin, Xi talk about Middle East predicament
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the escalating crisis in the Middle East during a phone call on Thursday, with Putin expressing Moscow’s willingness to mediate between Iran and Israel. The...

Putin states world requires ‘fundamentally new development model’
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the need for a new global development model that moves away from neocolonial principles and resists political manipulation. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday,...

Putin declares BRICS initiating ambitious development drive
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that BRICS nations are advancing major collaborative projects across key sectors such as nuclear energy, aviation, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Speaking at the St. Petersburg...

Chinese Ambassador states US harmed its credibility, breached international law
(MENAFN) The United States has come under fire for striking Iranian nuclear sites, a move that, according to Chinese officials, has seriously harmed Washington's reputation and breached international law. A ceasefire agreement between Iran and...

Trump wants Russia-Ukraine war to end
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has expressed interest in reaching a peace agreement with Russia to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Tuesday morning while heading to the NATO Summit in The...

Putin states NATO rearmament doesn't represent threat to his nation
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday that military build-ups by NATO do not pose a danger to Russia’s national security. Speaking during a meeting with international news agencies, he explained that Russia is fully capable...

Putin Questions Zelensky’s Legitimacy
(MENAFN) Russian head of state Vladimir Putin has stated that he may consider a direct encounter with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky to initiate peace discussions between the two nations. However, he raised doubts about Zelensky’s actual authority to...

Putin claims Russia creating dedicated drone force
(MENAFN) Russia is creating a separate branch of its armed forces focused entirely on drone operations, President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday. Speaking at a strategic meeting on Russia’s future military development, Putin highlighted the...

Putin Questions Legitimacy of Ukrainian Leadership
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin expressed readiness on Thursday to engage in dialogue with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy but raised doubts about the authority of Ukraine’s current leadership to finalize a peace accord. He...

Putin Says Granddaughter Speaks Chinese
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin noted an increasing fascination with the Chinese language among Russians, speaking to journalists on the fringes of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. He disclosed that his own granddaughter...

Putin, Xi Urge Resolution in Middle East
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held discussions on Thursday focusing on developments in the Middle East, expressing strong disapproval of Israel's conduct, which they considered breaches of the United...

Putin, Xi talk about Mideast situation
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks on Thursday to address the growing tensions in the Middle East, jointly denouncing Israel’s recent attacks on Iran as clear violations of the United Nations...

Putin wishes Xi happy birthday
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent birthday congratulations to Chinese President Xi Jinping, who turned 72, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Putin extended his best wishes to his Chinese counterpart and friend. This...

Putin, Xi Hold Phone Talk on Mideast Crisis
(MENAFN) Kremlin officials reported Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call centered on the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East. During their conversation, the two leaders strongly denounced...

Putin says Russia, Ukraine are ready to continue peace discussions
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that both Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are prepared to resume direct peace discussions after June 22. He made the statement on Thursday during a meeting with international news agency...

Putin states more than 80k aerial targets destroyed throughout war with Ukraine
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russian forces have intercepted over 80,000 aerial threats amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Speaking on Thursday during a meeting on Russia’s long-term defense planning for 2027–2036, Putin...

Putin Says NATO Rearmament Poses No Threat to Russia
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted on Thursday that NATO’s ongoing efforts to bolster its military pose no threat to Russia’s national security, stating the country is fully capable of defending itself. “We do not see any NATO...

Putin is willing to meet Zelensky but has concerns
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that he is open to holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, though he raised concerns about the Ukrainian government’s legitimacy when it comes to endorsing a conclusive...