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Russia Regrets Azerbaijan's Cultural Boycott
(MENAFN) Russia expressed regret on Monday over Azerbaijan’s choice to cancel scheduled cultural programs involving Russian organizations after a deadly police operation in Yekaterinburg resulted in the deaths of Azerbaijani nationals. “We are...

President Lai meets Minister of State at UK Department for Business and Trade Douglas Alexander
TAIWAN, June 30 - Details 2025-06-27 President Lai confers decoration on former Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Ohashi Mitsuo On the morning of June 27, President Lai Ching-te conferred the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon upon...

Russia, Mali ink nuclear energy agreement
(MENAFN) Russia and Mali have signed an agreement to deepen collaboration on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, Rosatom announced on Tuesday. The deal, involving the Russian state nuclear company, includes infrastructure development, joint...

Russia, Mali boost trade together with joint research
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Mali’s transitional leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, in Moscow on Monday, where they signed three key agreements, including a treaty establishing an intergovernmental commission focused on trade and...

Two deaths in Russian custody exposes truth of Russia’s police brutality
(MENAFN) The deaths of two Azerbaijani brothers while in Russian custody have exposed a growing diplomatic strain between Azerbaijan and Russia, signaling Baku’s efforts to challenge Moscow’s long-standing dominance in the South Caucasus region....

Putin Orders Return of Foreign Businesses
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed the national administration to begin preparing conditions for the reintegration of overseas enterprises that exited the domestic marketplace amid the conflict in Ukraine. A significant number...

Putin clarifies what will occur if West ‘robs’ Russia’s reserves
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that any Western attempt to seize Russia’s frozen reserves would trigger an irreversible move toward regional payment systems, which could ultimately benefit the global economy. Since the...

Russian MPs demand driverless taxis to substitute migrants to enhance passenger safety
(MENAFN) Russian parliamentarians are advocating for a nationwide expansion of driverless taxi trials, claiming it would reduce reliance on migrant drivers and enhance passenger safety. In a formal appeal to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin,...

Russian Official Warns of Global Economic Fallout
(MENAFN) The decision by Western nations to freeze Russia’s sovereign holdings, as part of the sanctions imposed in response to the Ukraine war, has seriously damaged confidence in the international financial system, stated Maksim Oreshkin, the...

Putin Warns of Global Economic Shift
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that any Western action to confiscate his country’s frozen financial assets would provoke a permanent transformation toward regional financial systems, a move he believes would ultimately serve...

Malian President Calls Putin "Sincere Statesman"
(MENAFN) Transitional Malian President Assimi Goita has lauded Russian President Vladimir Putin for his "pragmatic" and "sincere" approach to international relations, calling him a "sincere statesman" following their meeting last week in Moscow....

Russia plays surprising role in Iran-Israel war
(MENAFN) Russia is playing a more significant role in the Iran-Israel conflict than many might realize, especially in light of recent diplomatic moves and regional concerns. During a visit to Turkmenistan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov...

N. Korean’s Leader Mourns Soldiers Killed in Russia-Ukraine War
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been observed mourning his soldiers believed to have died while fighting in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to images broadcast on Tuesday by state-run media. The footage, aired by media,...

Africa Becomes Key Target for Russian Coal Exports
(MENAFN) Africa holds the capability to transform into a significant recipient of Russian coal exports, potentially becoming the third-largest market following China and India, stated Russian Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov during an...

Malian Leader Praises Putin’s "Sincerity"
(MENAFN) During an official journey to Russia last week, Mali’s transitional head of state, Assimi Goita, expressed admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin, characterizing him as a genuine and practical figure in global affairs. As...

Cold Truths: Russian Media Narratives about Ukraine for the Russian Arctic
Back to Publications Soviet time building. Photo: Maxim Bogdanov When it comes to constructing strategic narratives, Russia might be among the most successful actors in the world. Moscow’s messaging regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine has been...

North Korean Military Delegation Embark on Russia Trip
(MENAFN) A high-level delegation from North Korea’s premier military institution has embarked on a trip to Russia, signaling a further deepening of defense cooperation between the two nations, according to state media on Tuesday. The group, led by...

Putin meets with Abu Dhabi’s crown prince
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting on Friday with Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit, where he emphasized the importance of a newly...

Putin Ends “One-Sided” Ties with West
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Moscow will cease engaging in “one-sided” arrangements with Western countries, emphasizing a shift in policy during a conversation with reporters at the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)...

Putin Accuses West of Broken Promises
(MENAFN) Russia has decided it will no longer engage in “one-sided” dealings with Western powers, President Vladimir Putin told the press during the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit held in Minsk. He claimed that Western countries have...