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Moscow highlights foundation for peace talks with Kiev
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aide, Yury Ushakov, emphasized that any peace talks with Ukraine should consider both the current realities on the ground and the framework established during the 2022 Istanbul negotiations. Ushakov made...
Putin claims Kiev attempted to scare foreign presidents in Moscow
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that Ukraine tried to intimidate foreign leaders who visited Moscow for Victory Day commemorations, marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany. Speaking to the media...
Putin suggests for Ukraine direct discussions without preconditions
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended an offer to Ukraine to resume direct peace negotiations—without any preconditions—in Istanbul starting May 15. He criticized Kiev for abandoning talks in 2022 and for ignoring recent ceasefire...
Putin declares ‘Truth and justice are on our side’
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) During his Victory Day address in Moscow, President Vladimir Putin declared that the Russian people fully support the nation’s troops engaged in the ongoing military operation against the Kiev regime. Framing the conflict as a...
Putin gives credit to European front in WWII
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin, during the annual Victory Day military parade in Moscow, acknowledged that the opening of the European front in World War II helped accelerate the defeat of Nazi Germany. However, he stressed that the...
Moscow voices remarks on Romania’s election interference allegations
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Foreign Ministry has strongly denied accusations from Romanian officials that Moscow interfered in the country’s recent presidential election. On Monday, ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova dismissed the claims as baseless...
Putin calls upon Arab heads to Moscow summit October 15th
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) In October the 15th, the summit is planned to happen in Moscow, where Arab League nations will attend, as the Russian Leader Vladimir Putin has called upon the presidents of state and government of the Arab Leagues to go to the first...
Moscow states it won’t be pressured over Ukraine one month deal
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has firmly rejected external pressure regarding the 30-day ceasefire demand made by Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky and supported by Western leaders. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told CNN on Saturday that Russia...
Putin depicts two-hour long Trump call as ‘very useful’
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin described his two-hour phone call with US President Donald Trump as "very useful," with the main focus being the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Following the conversation, Putin thanked Trump for his support in...
Putin sends invitation to Arab presidents for Moscow summit
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended an official invitation to the leaders of Arab League member states and the League's Secretary-General to attend the inaugural Russia-Arab summit, set to take place in Moscow on October 15. The...
Putin, Trump negotiates on phone on Monday
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) After a conversation on the phone among Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, Russia's presidential aide Yury Ushakov said on Monday. The Russian as well as the US Leaders did not talk about a time limit or a duration to agree on a truce pact...
Putin Demands Mutual Respect Amid Ukraine Conflict
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin expressed on Sunday that Russia anticipates a reciprocal approach from the United States in acknowledging and honoring each other's national priorities. Speaking during an interview with a Russian journalist—...
Putin-Xi discussions persisted for seven hours
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in more than seven hours of discussions in Moscow, culminating in the signing of nearly 30 new agreements, according to Russian news agency TASS. The signed...
Putin, Maduro sign strategic collaboration agreement
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation in several key sectors, the Kremlin announced. The agreement was finalized on Wednesday...
Russian presidential aide reveals foreign leaders from 29 countries set to attend Russia’s Victory Day
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov has revealed that foreign leaders and diplomats from 29 countries are set to attend Russia’s Victory Day parade on May 9, marking 80 years since the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World...
Russia gets struck by mass flight disruptions
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian drone strikes across Russia caused significant travel disruptions late Tuesday and early Wednesday, leading to numerous flight cancellations and rerouted flights. Moscow’s airports, including Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo,...
Russia strongly advices India, Pakistan to demonstrate restraint
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has expressed significant concern over the escalating violence between India and Pakistan, urging both nations to take steps to prevent further conflicts. The recent surge in tensions follows a terrorist attack in Baisaran Valley,...
Russia commemorates 80th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia commemorated the 80th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany with nationwide celebrations on May 9, highlighted by a grand military parade in Moscow’s Red Square attended by leaders from 28 countries. Thousands of Russian...
Russia declares Ukrainian cross border incursions frustrated in Victory Day truce
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry has reported that two attempted incursions by Ukrainian forces into the Kursk Region were repelled during the 72-hour Victory Day ceasefire announced by President Vladimir Putin. The truce, intended as a...
Putin declares Russia will remain steadfast defender against Nazism
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin declared that Russia will remain a steadfast defender against Nazism, Russophobia, and anti-Semitism during his address at the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the...