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Putin Visits Kursk Region After Its Liberation
MENAFN
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin recently visited Kursk Region for the first time since it was entirely liberated from Ukrainian forces, according to the Kremlin. In late April, Putin had declared that the border areas of the Kursk Region...
Putin Accuses Ukraine of Utilizing Kursk Churches as Fortified Positions
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian troops used churches in Russia’s Kursk Region as fortified positions during a failed cross-border assault, President Vladimir Putin stated. He added that numerous religious buildings sustained significant damage during the...
Russia-Ukraine peace discussions doomed before they start
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Diplomatic attention has quickly shifted from Moscow’s Victory Day celebrations to the possibility of Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul—potentially the first direct negotiations since spring 2022. Though initially triggered by...
Moscow outlines subjects for Istanbul discussions with Kiev
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia intends to focus on achieving a "sustainable settlement" during the expected peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, with key topics including Ukraine’s recognition of regions that have joined Russia, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey...
Moscow describes Western Europe’s attempts as ‘complete fiasco’
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Western European countries have failed in their attempts to weaken Russia and are instead prolonging the conflict in Ukraine, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Grushko. In a statement to TASS on Monday, Grushko accused...
Putin specifies terms for return of Western companies
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has stated that Western companies that exited Russia following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict may be allowed to return, but only if it aligns with Russia's economic interests. He emphasized that businesses...
Putin states Ukrainian invasion forces established bases in Russian churches
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Ukraine’s military used churches in the Kursk Region of Russia as strongholds during their unsuccessful incursion. He mentioned that many of these religious buildings sustained significant...
Moscow declares Ukrainian strikes murdering six nationals in Victory Day ceasefire
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Six civilians were killed and 23 others injured in Russian territory during Ukrainian attacks carried out over a 72-hour ceasefire period meant to commemorate Victory Day, according to Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik. President Vladimir...
Russia welcomes great Islamic economic summit
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has kicked off a major international summit in Kazan aimed at boosting economic cooperation with the Islamic world. The 16th annual "Russia–Islamic World: KazanForum" is taking place from May 13 to 18 in Tatarstan’s capital and has...
Russian spy organization claims Kiev wants to exchange nationals for neo-Nazis
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine is deliberately delaying the return of Russian civilians captured during its brief incursion into Russia’s Kursk Region, intending to use them as bargaining chips to negotiate the release of Azov unit fighters, according to the...
President Lai hosts state banquet for President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Republic of Palau
Taiwan President News
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May 20, 2025
TAIWAN, May 20 - Details 2025-05-20 President Lai and President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. of Palau hold bilateral talks and witness signing of cooperation agreements On the afternoon of May 20, following a welcome ceremony with military honors for...
President Lai and President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. of Palau hold bilateral talks and witness signing of cooperation agreements
Taiwan President News
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May 20, 2025
TAIWAN, May 20 - Details 2025-05-20 President Lai hosts state banquet for President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Republic of Palau On the evening of May 20, President Lai Ching-te, accompanied by Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, hosted a state banquet at...
Russian businessman returned as European Jewish Congress leader
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian businessman and philanthropist Moshe (Vyacheslav) Kantor has been re-elected as president of the European Jewish Congress (EJC), securing nearly two-thirds of the vote during a general assembly held Wednesday in Jerusalem. Kantor...
Minister Fajon calls on the EU to unanimously condemn Israeli military actions in Gaza and the unacceptable humanitarian blockade
Government of Slovenia
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May 20, 2025
SLOVENIA, May 20 - On the issue of the Middle East, Minister Fajon strongly condemned Israel's new attacks in Gaza: "With a death toll of over 53,000 and two million people on the brink of starvation, the Israeli government is allowing only...
Medvedev claims NATO director ‘on magic mushrooms’
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has ridiculed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for suggesting that China might ask Russia to launch an attack on NATO territory in Europe as a distraction during a potential move on Taiwan. In an...
Putin Describes Call with Trump as Productive
MENAFN
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin described his recent telephone exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump as “very useful.” The two heads of state engaged in a lengthy discussion lasting over two hours on Monday, focusing mainly on the...
German MPs urge for more money for Ukraine
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A group of lawmakers from Germany’s Green Party has called on Chancellor Friedrich Merz to significantly boost military support for Ukraine, citing reduced U.S. weapons deliveries as a key concern, according to a report by Bild. In a...
Putin, Trump Hold Phone Calls on Ukraine Conflict
MENAFN
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin revealed on Monday that he had an extensive phone dialogue with United States Leader Donald Trump, focusing on the potential for a truce in Ukraine and ways to bring the conflict to an end. The conversation,...
India in the Arctic: Advancing a Path for Strategic Autonomy Beyond Russia
The Arctic Institute
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June 5, 2025
Back to Publications Indian Prime Minster attending the Second India Nordic Summit alongside his Nordic Counterparts in Copenhagen in 2022. Photo: Indian Ministry of External Affairs At the 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Indian Prime...
President Lai interviewed by Nippon Television and Yomiuri TV
Taiwan President News
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May 20, 2025
TAIWAN, May 20 - Details 2025-05-20 President Lai delivers address on first anniversary of taking office On the morning of May 20, President Lai Ching-te delivered an address on the first anniversary of his taking office. In his address, the...