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Zelensky rejects discussions on territory with anyone except Putin
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has stated that he will only discuss matters related to Ukraine’s territory directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In an interview published Tuesday by Hungarian outlet Valasz Online,...
Trump Seeks to Restore U.S.-Russia Business Ties
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) American companies are expressing strong support for the Trump administration’s renewed push to reopen communication channels with Moscow, hoping this will pave the way for their return to the Russian market, Robert Agee, president of the...
Kremlin declares no quick breakthroughs in US-Russia ties
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Restoring US-Russia relations will be a slow and complex process with no immediate breakthroughs, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. Responding to questions from reporters about the current state of Moscow-Washington...
Musk’s dad applauds Putin as ‘impressive and resilient man’
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Errol Musk, father of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, expressed admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin during a visit to Moscow, calling him “an impressive and resilient man.” Speaking at the Forum of the Future 2050—a global...
Senior Putin aide states G7 ‘no longer engines of growth’
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The G7 countries are no longer the primary drivers of global economic growth, with new centers of power rising, according to Maksim Oreshkin, deputy head of President Vladimir Putin’s administration. Oreshkin made these remarks on...
Von der Leyen states EU to dismiss new Russian oil rate cap strategy
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has decided to pause its proposal to reduce the price cap on Russian seaborne oil sales, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced, as reported by Agence France-Presse. This measure was meant to be a...
N. Korea's Leader Vows Full Commitment to Russia Partnership Deal
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has promised to “honestly implement” the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia, according to a local news outlet on Wednesday. During a meeting with Russian security chief Sergey Shoygu...
Ukraine reports huge Russian attacks overnight
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian authorities say Russia launched a large-scale overnight assault involving drones and missiles against Kiev and multiple other cities. The Russian Defense Ministry has not yet commented on the reported attacks. Kiev Mayor Vitaly...
Ukraine plots drone assault on Russian vessel in Asia
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine reportedly planned to launch drone attacks on Russian warships in the Asia-Pacific region, mirroring its recent strikes on Russian airbases, according to the Washington Post. Last Sunday, Ukraine carried out a coordinated drone...
Italian PM Voices Alarm Over Iran's Nuclear Ambitions
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni issued a stark warning late Tuesday, declaring that Iran must never be allowed to attain nuclear weapons. Speaking to reporters in Canada following the conclusion of the G7 summit, Meloni underscored...
Kim Jong Un Commits to Russia Deal
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean head of state Kim Jong Un has pledged to "honestly implement" the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia, according to a state-run news agency on Wednesday. This commitment was made during Kim's discussions...
Israel refuses Putin as mediator in its conflict with Iran
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has shown no willingness to pursue a peaceful resolution to its ongoing conflict with Iran, despite Russia’s readiness to act as a mediator, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Speaking on Tuesday, Peskov expressed...
Kremlin confirms Putin caution following Ukrainian drone attacks
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin warned US President Donald Trump of an impending response to recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory. According to Trump’s post on Truth Social following their phone...
Israel Shows Disinterest in Russian Mediation
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has not yet expressed any willingness to resolve the conflict it triggered with Iran through peaceful means, despite Moscow’s proposal to broker discussions between the two states, according to Kremlin representative Dmitry Peskov....
Recent sabotage disrupts Russian locomotive close to Ukraine
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A diesel locomotive derailed Friday morning in Russia’s Belgorod Region after an explosive device planted beneath the railway tracks damaged the rails, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported. This incident follows two recent attacks Moscow...
Zelenskyy Appeals to G7 Leaders to Escalate Pressure on Russia
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a passionate appeal on Tuesday to the G7 leaders, urging them to maintain and escalate pressure on Russia to halt its invasion of Ukraine. He provided harrowing details about a major...
Hockey icon visits Russian Federation Council
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Alexander Ovechkin, the celebrated Russian ice hockey star and captain of the NHL’s Washington Capitals, paid a visit to the Federation Council—the upper chamber of Russia’s parliament—on Wednesday during his off-season break. The...
Ex-Russian President states G7 as outdated
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has dismissed the G7 as an outdated and ineffective institution, claiming it no longer plays a meaningful role in addressing global challenges. In a recent social media post, Medvedev commended US...
Ukrainian finance minister states country has gone over budget for its army
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine is facing a significant funding gap for its military and will need to revise its 2025 budget to address the shortfall, Finance Minister Sergey Marchenko has revealed. Speaking to lawmakers on Thursday, Marchenko explained that...
Kremlin states Israel indifferent in Russian mediation of war with Iran
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has so far shown no willingness to peacefully resolve the conflict it sparked with Iran, despite Russia’s offer to mediate talks between the two countries, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated. Addressing the recent series of...