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(MENAFN) A US journalist has asked President Vladimir Putin to grant him Russian citizenship, saying he expects a response within the coming months, according to reports from the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

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(MENAFN) St. Petersburg was hit by a large-scale drone attack, according to regional officials, coinciding with the final day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). According to reports, authorities stated that more than 140...

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(MENAFN) Polling stations have opened across Armenia as voters participate in parliamentary elections that are widely viewed as a decisive moment for the country’s political direction, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Russia’s Northern Fleet has announced the successful testing of a missile launched from the nuclear-powered submarine Arkhangelsk during exercises in the Arctic region.

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(MENAFN) Russia’s upper chamber of parliament, the Federation Council, approved legislation on Wednesday expanding authority to counter drones to several non-security institutions, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Russia's upper house of parliament, the Federation Council, passed landmark legislation Wednesday authorizing a select group of state institutions — including the country's central bank and financial giant Sberbank — to independently...

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(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the Kremlin on Wednesday for discussions centered on strengthening cooperation across a range of sectors.

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(MENAFN) The European Union pledged Monday to support Armenia's reform agenda following a landmark election that returned Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to power, with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas hailing the result as a resounding popular...

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(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reportedly asked Russian businessman Roman Abramovich to deliver a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin expressing his readiness for a face-to-face meeting, according to reports published on...

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(MENAFN) Following Armenia’s Sunday elections, the European Union said it is working “as much as possible” to support the country in implementing future reforms, according to the EU foreign policy chief.

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(MENAFN) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared victory in the country's parliamentary elections in the early hours of Monday, even as ballot counting continued across the nation's 2,005 polling stations.

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(MENAFN) Russia’s Northern Fleet has announced the successful testing of a missile launched from the nuclear-powered submarine Arkhangelsk during exercises in the Arctic region.

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(MENAFN) Armenia will hold a key parliamentary election on Sunday that is expected to influence the country’s foreign policy trajectory, particularly its recent push toward closer relations with Europe under the current administration, according...

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(MENAFN) Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for direct negotiations with Russian leadership, offering a ceasefire framework during talks, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declared Thursday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is welcome in Moscow at any time should he wish to hold direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin — a pointed response to an open...

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(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday described the reaction from Moscow to his recent open letter proposing a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as “weak.” In a nightly video address shared on the social...

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(MENAFN) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed optimism on Sunday about normalizing relations with Türkiye and opening borders long sealed by decades of hostility, speaking to journalists after casting his ballot in the country's...

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(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump declared Thursday that Washington welcomes the possibility of direct negotiations between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, pressing both leaders to embrace compromise...

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(MENAFN) Russia has cautioned the United States against expanding its military presence near Russian borders, following reports that Washington intends to deploy additional forces to Poland.

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(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing to hold high-stakes talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, as both nations move to reinforce their strategic alliance, Beijing's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning confirmed....