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Moscow describes Western Europe’s attempts as ‘complete fiasco’
(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) 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) 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...

President Lai hosts state banquet for President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Republic of Palau
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...

Moscow declares Ukrainian strikes murdering six nationals in Victory Day ceasefire
(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) 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) 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 and President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. of Palau hold bilateral talks and witness signing of cooperation agreements
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) 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
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...

Putin Describes Call with Trump as Productive
(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...

Putin, Trump Hold Phone Calls on Ukraine Conflict
(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,...

President Lai interviewed by Nippon Television and Yomiuri TV
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...

India in the Arctic: Advancing a Path for Strategic Autonomy Beyond Russia
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...

Russian weapons leading manufacturer ridicules recent EU sanctions
(MENAFN) Russian defense giant Rostec has ridiculed the European Union's newest sanctions, dismissing them as ineffective and labeling the EU “a champion of meaningless measures.” The comments came after the European Council approved its 17th...

Putin assures Trump Ukrainian terrorist schemes thwarted near Kremlin
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump that several terrorist attacks planned in central Moscow, near the Kremlin and Red Square, were thwarted ahead of the country’s Victory Day celebrations earlier this month....

President Lai delivers address on first anniversary of taking office
TAIWAN, May 20 - Details 2025-05-13 President Lai interviewed by Japan’s Nikkei In a recent interview with Japan’s Nikkei, President Lai Ching-te responded to questions regarding Taiwan-Japan and Taiwan-United States relations, cross-strait...

Russia prohibits Harry Potter, Game of Thrones
(MENAFN) on Monday, a newspaper alleged that Russia’s newly made rules against the advertisement of unlawful “childfree” intellectual beliefs could possibly aim famous movies and TV shows such as ‘Harry Potter’ and “Game of Thrones’. Russian...

Russia Vows to Defend Orthodox Believers in Ukraine
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared on Tuesday that Russia remains firmly committed to defending Orthodox Christians in Ukraine and ensuring the protection of their legal entitlements. Speaking at a reception in Moscow...

Russian governor declares Ukrainian drones murdering three nationals in Kursk Region
(MENAFN) At least three civilians have been killed in Ukraine’s recent drone attacks on Russia’s Kursk Region, according to Acting Governor Aleksandr Khinstein. In a social media post on Monday, Khinstein condemned what he described as “crimes...