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U.S. Envoy Acknowledges Russia’s NATO Concerns
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) In remarks that may signal a shift in tone, the U.S. envoy for Ukraine on Friday acknowledged that Moscow's concerns over NATO's expansion toward its borders are “fair,” while clarifying that Washington does not currently back bringing...
Putin aide claims EU, UK preparing naval blockade of Russia
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Nikolay Patrushev, a senior advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has warned that the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) are preparing to implement a naval blockade against Russia. Patrushev, who heads Russia’s...
Moscow claims Kiev breached Easter treaty
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has been accused of violating the Easter truce between Moscow and Kiev, according to Rodion Miroshnik, a senior diplomat at the Russian Foreign Ministry. Russian President Vladimir Putin had announced a temporary ceasefire from...
Putin responds to EU threats on Victory Day
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the bravery of European leaders who plan to attend the 80th anniversary Victory Day celebrations in Moscow, despite pressure from the European Union. Last week, EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas,...
Putin responds to suggestion to halt civilian attacks
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to a Ukrainian proposal for a mutual halt to strikes on civilian targets, stating that Russia targets both Ukrainian and foreign military forces regardless of whether they are located in civilian...
Russian army specifies results of Easter ceasefire
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry reported a noticeable decrease in the intensity of Ukrainian attacks on Sunday following Russia’s unilateral Easter ceasefire declaration. However, Ukraine's forces still carried out approximately 4,900...
Moscow says Ukraine ceasefire ‘unrealistic’ for meantime
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) A full ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is currently unlikely, according to Vassily Nebenzia, Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations. He pointed to repeated violations by Ukraine of a limited, U.S.-mediated agreement to stop...
Moscow, Kiev conduct huge inmate exchange
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow and Kiev have successfully completed a significant prisoner exchange, with each side releasing 246 captives, according to the Russian Defense Ministry's announcement on Saturday. Russia also handed over 31 critically injured...
Russia declares Easter ceasefire
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a temporary ceasefire during Easter, set to begin at 18:00 Moscow time on Saturday and lasting until midnight on April 21. The announcement was made during a meeting with Chief of the General...
Putin aide says Trump comprehends main causes of Ukraine war
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Yury Ushakov, a senior aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has stated that the administration of US President Donald Trump comprehends the core issues behind the Ukraine conflict. However, he also noted that a significant barrier to...
Putin assures Russia, China will never forget WWII victims
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed their nations’ commitment to honoring the memory of World War II victims and defending historical truth during a meeting in Moscow on Thursday. Xi is among over...
Turkish foreign minister gathers with Putin’s assistant
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan gathered on Monday with an assistant to Russian Leader Vladimir Putin in a trip that was two days long to Moscow. An announcement released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry on X, which is previously...
President Lai extends congratulations on election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
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May 9, 2025
TAIWAN, May 9 - Details 2025-05-05 President Lai meets Japanese Diet Member and former Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Nishimura Yasutoshi On the afternoon of May 5, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from Japan led by House of...
US, Russia conducts new exchange of inmates
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow and Washington are harmonizing the specifics of a formerly accepted agreement on swapping inmates. In a news conference, after his discussions with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Moscow, Lavrov verified that Russian Leader...
Moscow Talks Bolster Russia-Serbia Energy Cooperation
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic at the Kremlin on Friday, a discussion that underscored robust energy cooperation and a shared history, particularly during wartime. President Putin reiterated...
Trump Threatens with ‘maximum pressure’ on Russia
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump is ready to exert “maximum pressure” on Russia should negotiations aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine fail, according to remarks from State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce during a segment with a...
Trump Warns Putin is ‘Playing with Fire’
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent message on Truth Social, U.S. Leader Donald Trump issued a stern caution to Russian Leader Vladimir Putin, accusing him of “playing with fire” as Russia persists in its bombardment of Ukraine. Trump's comments reflect rising...
Kremlin voices remarks on Romania’s ‘strange’ election
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described Romania’s recent presidential election as “strange,” pointing out that the declared winner emerged only after the frontrunner was removed from the race. In the runoff held on Sunday, pro-EU...
U.S. Senator Warns Putin
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch supporter of U.S. Leader Donald Trump, issued a firm warning to Russian Leader Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, declaring that there is “a new sheriff in town.” This statement came via a post on the social...
Russia Implements Temporary Victory Day Ceasefire
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s solo decision to halt hostilities has now come into force and is expected to last until midnight on May 11. This pause in combat was declared following an order by Russian Leader Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin introduced the...