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Press releases published on April 11, 2025
Kremlin realizes EU split over Russian asset seizure
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April 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has acknowledged growing divisions within the European Union regarding the possible seizure of frozen Russian assets, with some EU member states expressing strong legal concerns over the move. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented …
White House confesses ignoring journalists who used gender pronouns
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April 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The White House under President Donald Trump has confirmed that it does not engage with journalists who include gender pronouns in their email signatures, a practice officials say reflects a lack of credibility. White House Press Secretary …
Kremlin reacts to allegations of Chinese involvement in Ukraine war
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April 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has dismissed Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s claims that China is participating in the Ukraine conflict on Russia’s side, calling the accusations false. Speaking on Thursday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that China …
China strikes US with 125 percent tariffs
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April 11, 2025
(MENAFN) China has announced it will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125%, marking the final increase in response to the tariff actions taken by US President Donald Trump. The Chinese government has made it clear that no further increases will …
EU threatens US tech leading companies
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April 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has issued a warning that it may impose tariffs on major US tech companies, such as Meta and Google, if ongoing trade negotiations with Washington fail to yield results. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated …
Ex-Premier declares Ukrainians don’t believe anymore they are fighting for justice
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April 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Anatoly Kinakh has said that a growing number of Ukrainian men are evading the draft because they’ve lost faith in the justice of the state they’re being asked to defend. Speaking in a Thursday interview on the …
Germany wishes to enlarge military forces without mandatory conscription
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April 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Friedrich Merz, poised to become Germany’s next chancellor, has announced plans to expand the country’s military forces without reinstating mandatory conscription. The initiative aligns with broader EU efforts to boost defense capabilities, …
US Treasury secretary states EU will ‘cut its own throat’ by siding with China
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April 11, 2025
(MENAFN) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has cautioned that the European Union would be harming its own interests if it sought closer relations with China at the expense of its alliance with the United States. His remarks came shortly after Spanish …
US plans on screening migrants over anti-Semitic uploads
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April 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The US government will now review the social media activity of immigration applicants and deny entry or residency to individuals who post content deemed anti-Semitic, according to an announcement by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) …
EU temporarily suspends US counter-tariffs
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April 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has decided to temporarily suspend planned counter-tariffs on US imports following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause on newly increased American tariffs. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen …
EU’s top diplomat acknowledges ‘some states’ against using frozen Russian assets
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April 11, 2025
(MENAFN) European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has acknowledged that several EU member states remain firmly opposed to using frozen Russian assets to boost military support for Ukraine. Speaking in an interview with Estonia’s ERR broadcaster on …