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Putin Proposes Resuming Peace Talks with Ukraine
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin proposed on Sunday that Ukraine resume direct peace discussions in Istanbul starting May 15. During a news conference in Moscow, Putin announced plans for a phone call with Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan...
Russian Victory Day Ceasefire Ends in Ukraine
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) A 72-hour ceasefire, declared by Russian Leader Vladimir Putin to coincide with the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, concluded at midnight Moscow time. The temporary halt in hostilities began on May 8 and was announced by Putin on April...
Putin, To Lam Sign Strategic Partnership Deals
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin and Vietnamese Communist Party leader To Lam have formalized their commitment to deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership through a joint declaration in Moscow. The agreement, which covers various...
Trump approves arms delivery to Ukraine
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he has authorized the delivery of more weapons to Ukraine and is weighing the possibility of implementing new sanctions against Russia. “We're sending some defensive weapons to...
Von der Leyen rejects attempts to remove her from office
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has rejected attempts to remove her from office through a no-confidence motion, accusing her opponents of spreading disinformation and acting in alignment with the interests of Russian...
Putin, Vucic Discuss Energy Partnership
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian leader Vladimir Putin received Serbian Leader Aleksandar Vucic at the Kremlin on Friday, where both emphasized their robust energy alliance and mutual wartime heritage. Putin reaffirmed that Russia is the primary protector of...
Russian presidential aide describes Putin-Witkoff discussions as ‘constructive’
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov described Friday’s talks between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, as “very useful” and productive. According to Ushakov, the three-hour meeting...
Putin Signals Readiness to Talks with New German Chancellor
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to engage in talks with newly elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz if Berlin signals interest, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Saturday. The statement came in response to Merz’s...
Putin says AI provides ‘colossal’ army advantage
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has stressed the importance of Russia leading the charge in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its military operations. Speaking at a government meeting on Wednesday, Putin emphasized that Russia should...
Moscow claims Ukraine made more than 1,300 Easter treaty violations
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian military has reported over 1,300 attacks by Ukrainian forces within 24 hours of the Easter truce declaration, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Russian President Vladimir Putin had announced that hostilities would be...
Moscow specifies foundations for peace discussions with Kiev
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer to resume peace talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul comes with a focus on both the realities of the current situation and the foundation laid during earlier negotiations in 2022, according to...
Putin suggests unconditional peace discussions with Ukraine
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed beginning unconditional peace talks with Ukraine on May 15, without any preconditions. Putin made this announcement on Sunday, during a media address at the conclusion of the Victory Day...
Russian spy director gives hints at conference with CIA chief
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Sergey Naryshkin, head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), has suggested that he may soon meet with CIA Director John Ratcliffe after what he called a “very constructive” phone conversation. The two intelligence leaders first...
Putin hails legacy of Pope Francis
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has expressed his condolences following the death of Pope Francis, praising the late pontiff's legacy and his efforts to promote dialogue between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Vatican. Pope Francis, who led...
Putin praises wartime relations, historic trade with Egypt
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the enduring wartime relationship and record trade with Egypt during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at the Kremlin on Friday. He described Egypt as one of Russia’s “key...
Russian MPs criticize EU aspirant for stopping bishop`s Easter trip
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian legislators have strongly criticized Moldovan authorities for stopping an Orthodox bishop from traveling to Jerusalem to retrieve the Holy Fire ahead of Easter. Bishop Marchel of the Moldovan Orthodox Church stated that police...
Ritter Claims West Backed Ukraine to Attack Putin's Helicopter
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Former US Marine Corps intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter has suggested that Ukraine must have received Western support if it truly aimed to strike a helicopter carrying Russian Leader Vladimir Putin. Ritter shared...
Global Leaders Gather for XIII International Meeting on International Cooperation
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May 28, 2025
MOSCOW, RUSSIA, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A major international venue is hosting the XIII International Meeting of High Representatives Responsible for International Cooperation, bringing together delegations from over 100 countries at the...
Senior MP declares Russia ready to attack Germany if Taurus missiles are used
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) A top Russian lawmaker has issued a stark warning that Germany could become a target for Russian strikes if Ukraine uses German-supplied Taurus cruise missiles to launch attacks on Russian territory. Andrey Kartapolov, head of the State...
Russia conforms Trump aide’s upcoming trip
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has confirmed that Steve Witkoff, a key special envoy for US President Donald Trump, will be visiting the country later this week. The visit was initially reported by American media last week, and Yury Ushakov, an advisor to...