Press Releases

Lavrov Cites "Fraud" in Moldova’s Election

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has slammed Moldova’s parliamentary elections on Sunday, accusing them of widespread "fraud" and manipulation. His remarks come after the ruling pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS)...

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Seeks Ending War in 2025

(MENAFN) Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga has asserted that intensified Western pressure on Russia might bring the ongoing conflict to a conclusion within this year. Addressing the Warsaw Security Forum in Poland on Monday, Sibiga...

Ukraine Unwilling to Resume Dialogue with Russia, Says Kremlin

(MENAFN) Ukrainian officials have shown no interest in continuing negotiations with Russia, despite previous efforts made in Istanbul to establish working groups, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Speaking at a press briefing on...

EU states laud Moldova’s voting results, criticize Russian intervention

(MENAFN) On Monday, in a shared announcement by France, Germany, as well as Poland, lauding Moldova for having democratic voting in spite of "unprecedented interference" from Russia. The French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor...

Russia, Ethiopia Deepen Nuclear, Strategic Ties

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Moscow following their participation in the Global Atomic Forum. The Ethiopian leader had earlier emphasized his country’s aspiration to establish...

Moldova gains almost fifty per cent of votes in parliamentary election

(MENAFN) Moldova’s ruling pro-EU Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) narrowly retained its parliamentary majority, capturing 50.2% of the vote, while the opposition secured 48.9%, according to the country’s Central Electoral Commission after all...

Moldovan President Accuses Russia of Election Interference

(MENAFN) Moldovan President Maia Sandu declared on Tuesday that Russia sought to meddle in the country’s recent parliamentary elections with the aim of seizing control over power in Chisinau, according to a state-run news outlet. Sandu explained...

Putin Signals Willingness to Meet Trump in Moscow

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin remains open to a face-to-face meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Sunday. Speaking to a Russian news agency, Peskov emphasized that the...

Russia Slams Zelenskyy’s Warning to Kremlin Officials

(MENAFN) On Sunday, Russia rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s caution to Kremlin officials that they need to know “where the bomb shelters are.” Earlier this week, in an interview with a US-based news outlet, Zelenskyy revealed...

Russia Rejects Zelenskyy’s Warning on Bomb Shelter Awareness

(MENAFN) On Sunday, Russia dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s warning directed at Kremlin officials that they should be aware of “where the bomb shelters are.” This statement came after Zelenskyy, in an interview with a US-based...

Russia cautions AI may widen inequalities between nations

(MENAFN) Russia cautioned on Wednesday that artificial intelligence (AI) carries "serious risks" that could disrupt global stability and widen inequalities between nations. "AI technologies are being applied in the political, social, economic and...

Moldova’s parliamentary elections were competitive but campaign marred by cyberattacks, illegal funding and disinformation, international observers say

CHIŞINĂU, 29 September 2025 – Moldova’s parliamentary elections were competitive and offered voters a clear choice between political alternatives, but the process was marred by serious cases of foreign interference, illegal funding, cyberattacks...

France, Germany, Poland Commend Moldova’s Peaceful Election Process

(MENAFN) France, Germany, and Poland jointly commended Moldova on Monday for holding democratic elections despite facing significant interference from Russia. "We congratulate the people of the Republic of Moldova for their commitment to democracy...

Vance Says Russia Turned Down Talks with Trump

(MENAFN) Russia has firmly turned down requests for trilateral discussions involving U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance revealed in an interview with media on Sunday. Trump has become increasingly frustrated...

Vance Alleges Russia Declines Talks with Trump, Ukraine

(MENAFN) The Russian side has declined to participate in trilateral meetings involving US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian representatives, US Vice President J.D. Vance stated during an interview this past Sunday. Trump has grown increasingly...

Scalise: Senate Democrats Must Do Their Part to Avoid Government Shutdown

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined ABC News’ This Week as the government funding deadline approaches to discuss how House Republicans already got their work done and to call on Democrats to do the right thing, set aside...

Russia responds to Trump’s "paper tiger" comment

(MENAFN) Opposing US President Donald Trump's "paper tiger" comment, on Wednesday a Kremlin representative stated that Russia “maintains its resilience and macroeconomic stability.” Dmitry Peskov stated in an interview with a Russian news agency...

India denies NATO head’s allegation of Modi-Putin call

(MENAFN) New Delhi has dismissed NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's assertion that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss Moscow's Ukraine plan following the imposition of U.S. tariffs on India. On...

India Denies NATO Chief’s Allegation of Modi, Putin Call

(MENAFN) India has firmly dismissed a statement made by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte regarding a supposed phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Rutte had alleged that Modi reached out to Putin...

Russia Addresses AI Threats to Global Stability

(MENAFN) Russia issued a warning on Wednesday that artificial intelligence (AI) presents "serious risks" capable of undermining worldwide stability and intensifying disparities between nations. Dmitry Polyanskiy, Russia’s deputy envoy to the UN,...