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Press releases published on April 24, 2025

Ukraine’s ex-ambassador to Germany uses Easter to make militarized appeal to Germany’s incoming chancellor
(MENAFN) While most people mark Easter with chocolate and pastel decorations, Ukraine’s former ambassador to Germany, Andrey Melnik, used the holiday to make a dramatic and heavily militarized appeal to Germany’s incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz. In an …

Zelenskyy Reaffirms Ukraine’s Stance on Crimea Despite U.S. Criticism
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed recent objections from the United States on Wednesday regarding Ukraine’s unwavering stance on the Russian occupation of Crimea. The criticism followed remarks by U.S. Leader Donald Trump, who claimed …

Trump Says Tariff Reduction on China Depends on Beijing
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that any potential reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods will be contingent on China's actions, as trade tensions between the two largest global economies remain high. During an Oval Office …

Kremlin claims ‘EU wants war, not talks’
(MENAFN) The European Union is actively blocking diplomatic efforts between Russia and the United States aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. In an interview with the French magazine Le Point on Wednesday, …

Santiago’s Electric Bus Fleet Reduces Emissions, Noise Pollution
(MENAFN) Santiago's public transportation system contributes just 3.3% of the city's total transportation-related carbon dioxide emissions, thanks in large part to its fleet of over 2,500 electric buses, according to Chilean officials on Tuesday. Transport …

UK, France back Ukrainian regional concessions to Moscow
(MENAFN) The UK and France are reportedly willing to consider a peace arrangement in which Ukraine would cede some territory to Russia in return for Western security guarantees and continued aid, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing an informed …

Yale University Withdraws Status of Pro-Palestinian Student Group
(MENAFN) Yale University has withdrawn the official recognition of the pro-Palestinian student group Yalies4Palestine, which serves as the campus branch of Yale Students for Justice in Palestine. This decision follows a protest encampment set up overnight …

Trump claims Zelensky is damaging peace discussions
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky could risk losing the entire country if he continues to delay peace talks with Russia. Trump’s comments came after Zelensky publicly rejected any discussion …

Disagreement Erupts Between Israeli Officials
(MENAFN) A sharp disagreement has erupted between Israel’s top financial official and its military leadership regarding the handling of humanitarian assistance in Gaza. While Tel Aviv continues to enforce a crippling blockade on the besieged territory, …

EU rejects removing Russia sanctions for peace
(MENAFN) The European Union has firmly rejected any suggestion of easing sanctions on Russia before a peace deal is finalized, according to a Reuters report on Wednesday citing diplomatic sources. The stance comes in response to a recent U.S. proposal …

London Ukraine discussions gets ridiculed as big personnels retreat
(MENAFN) A high-level meeting in London aimed at discussing the Ukraine conflict has been downgraded after several prominent European officials pulled out, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed he would not attend. Initially scheduled for …

India downgrades ties with Pakistan due to massacre
(MENAFN) India has significantly downgraded its diplomatic relationship with Pakistan following a deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir that left 26 civilians dead, including two foreign tourists. The assault, which occurred in the popular Baisaran …

Musk, Bessent engage in ‘WWE fight’ in White House
(MENAFN) Elon Musk and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly engaged in a fiery shouting match at the White House last week over a disagreement about leadership at the IRS, Axios reported. The incident, described by one witness as resembling a “ …

Kremlin cautions NATO of reaction to Finland build-up
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has cautioned NATO against increasing its military infrastructure in Finland, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov stating that Russia will respond in any way its military deems necessary. Although Moscow says it had no prior issues with …

Rubio declares US has ‘better understanding’ of Russia’s stance on Ukraine
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Washington now has a clearer understanding of Russia’s stance on the Ukraine conflict, following a resumption of direct dialogue after a three-year diplomatic freeze. In an interview with The …

Trump Expresses Optimism Over ‘Fair’ Trade Deal with China
(MENAFN) During a speech at the White House on Wednesday, U.S. Leader Donald Trump conveyed confidence that an impending accord with China aimed at redefining their trade dynamics would be "fair." As tensions persist between the two dominant global …

UN: China’s Emissions Pledge “Extremely Important”
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday highlighted China’s newly stated pledge to reduce emissions as “extremely important” for advancing global climate goals. His remarks followed the Leaders Meeting on Climate and the Just Transition …

White House claims Zelensky megaphoning diplomacy
(MENAFN) The White House has expressed frustration with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky for publicly discussing sensitive details of peace negotiations aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict. This criticism came after Zelensky rejected a US-proposed …

Trump dismantles Biden-era post set up to investigate ‘Russian war crimes’
(MENAFN) The Trump administration has reportedly dismantled a key intelligence position created to investigate alleged Russian war crimes tied to the Ukraine conflict. The role, known as the Intelligence Community Coordinator for Russia Atrocities …

US Warplanes Target Yemen's Saada Governorate
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, US warplanes conducted six airstrikes against Yemen's Saada governorate, according to the Houthi group. The strikes were reported to have hit the Sahlin area in the Al-Salem district, as stated by a Houthi-affiliated TV channel on …