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Russia’s top MP labels EU’s Kallas as ‘crazy Russophobe’
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of Russia's State Duma, has sharply criticized EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas for her comments about EU candidate countries attending Russia's May 9 Victory Day celebrations. He called Kallas a “crazy...
Russia Reports Significant Ukrainian Attack Thwarted Ahead of Ceasefire
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia's Defense Ministry announced Wednesday that its air defenses successfully thwarted a significant Ukrainian assault, reportedly intercepting two HIMARS rockets provided by the West and over 500 unmanned aerial vehicles. The ministry...
Russia's Truce Commences Amidst Ukrainian Skepticism
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A unilateral truce declared by Russia is now in effect and is set to last until the end of May 11th. The temporary halt in hostilities was announced by Moscow, following a decision by President Vladimir Putin, to coincide with the 80th...
Trump contemplates new sanctions on Russia
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May 27, 2025
(MENAFN) As stated by a news agency, US Leader Donald Trump is contemplating fresh sanctions on Russia this current week as dispute increase with Russian Leader Vladimir Putin over ongoing assaults in Ukraine and absence of advancement in peace...
Ukrainian FM claims country wants Putin-Zelensky meeting
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has expressed interest in a face-to-face meeting between President Vladimir Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov recently said...
St. Petersburg Reveals Plans to Ban Foreign Couriers, Taxi Drivers
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) St. Petersburg is preparing to bar foreign nationals from working as taxi drivers and couriers until the end of 2025, under a draft regulation posted Wednesday on the city government’s official website. The proposed policy targets...
Spotlight in Russia-Ukraine conflict shifts from military engagements to diplomatic maneuvering
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) In recent weeks, the spotlight in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has shifted from military engagements to diplomatic maneuvering. Key global players are now focused on defining the terms of a possible resolution — or at least laying the...
Top Putin aide says Trump ‘underinformed’ on Ukrainian attacks against Russian residents
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump appears to be misinformed about the reasons behind Russia’s recent strikes on Ukraine, according to Yury Ushakov, a senior adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ushakov suggested Trump is unaware of what...
Kremlin announces Putin visiting Kursk Region for first time since complete freeing from Ukrainian forces
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has made his first visit to Russia’s Kursk Region since its complete recapture from Ukrainian forces, according to a Kremlin statement. The region, located along the Russia-Ukraine border, had seen fighting after...
Lavrov Confirms Russia-Ukraine Talks Scheduled on June 2
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A new round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is scheduled to take place on June 2 in Istanbul, Türkiye, according to an announcement made Wednesday by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Leading the Russian team will be...
Beijing supports direct Moscow-Kiev interactions
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) China has voiced support for renewed direct talks between Moscow and Kiev, expressing hope that the negotiations will lead to a political resolution of the Ukraine conflict. Beijing reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peace and working...
State Dept states US willing to place ‘maximum pressure’ on Russia
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump is ready to exert “maximum pressure” on Russia if ongoing Ukraine peace talks fail to yield results, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in an interview with Fox News. She noted that Trump’s patience is...
Luxembourg MEP states EU has excluded itself, not Russia
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Luxembourg Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Fernand Kartheiser has criticized the EU’s approach to the Ukraine conflict, arguing that its efforts to isolate Russia have backfired and left the bloc diplomatically sidelined. In an...
Trump says Putin ‘playing with fire’
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of “playing with fire,” though he did not provide further details on what he meant. The remark comes as Trump increasingly expresses dissatisfaction with what he...
Slovakia criticizes Germany due to Russia threats
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has firmly rejected recent warnings from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, calling them “aggressive and unacceptable.” The comments came after Merz suggested that EU nations opposing Brussels’ stance on...
Zelensky establishes permanent negotiating group for discussions with Russia
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has established a “permanent expanded national negotiating group” in the wake of recent direct talks between Kiev and Moscow held in Istanbul, Türkiye. These discussions marked the first face-to-face...
Trump aligns with Moscow’s stance on Ukraine discussions
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The recent phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed the emerging diplomatic dynamics surrounding the Ukraine conflict. It appears we are witnessing an initial stage of a new phase,...
Trump declares conducting phone call with Putin
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will hold a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, focusing on ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and discussing trade matters. In a post on Truth...
Scott Ritter Says Ukraine Relied on West to Strike Putin’s helicopter
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine likely depended on Western support if it truly attempted to strike a helicopter carrying Russian President Vladimir Putin last week, according to former U.S. Marine Corps intelligence officer and ex-UN weapons inspector Scott...
Prohibited former Romanian presidential front-runner resigns from politics
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Calin Georgescu, the former Romanian presidential candidate barred from participating in a recent election rerun, has announced his retirement from political life. His decision comes after pro-EU candidate Nicușor Dan won the presidency...