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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 …
Philippines Midterm Elections Reflect Political Divides
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Voting commenced across the Philippines on Monday in pivotal midterm elections, as millions of citizens flocked to polling centers to select new local officials, including mayors, provincial governors, and members of the House of Representatives, …
Poland Shuts Down Russian Consulate in Krakow After Arson Claims
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Poland has withdrawn the operating permit for the Russian Consulate in Krakow, directly linking the decision to evidence suggesting Russian intelligence involvement in a recent arson attack in Warsaw. Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski announced …
UK provides ‘Ikea-style’ arms decoys to Ukraine
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The British military is supplying Ukraine with flat-pack decoy kits designed to mimic real weapons systems, The Times reported on Saturday. The goal is to mislead Russian forces and make it appear as though Ukraine has more modern equipment on the …
Russian army correspondent passes away following Ukrainian HIMARS assault
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Nikita Goldin, a Russian military correspondent severely injured in a Ukrainian rocket attack last month, has died in a Moscow hospital, according to the Defense Ministry’s Zvezda TV channel where he worked. The incident, which occurred in the …
Zelensky Poses Truce Condition for Potential Putin Summit
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's defiant leader, has issued a bold challenge, declaring his readiness to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin “personally” in Turkey this Thursday, but only under the stringent condition of an immediate ceasefire. …
Russia’s security director says NATO forces in Ukraine possibly to provoke WWIII
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Sergey Shoigu, the secretary of Russia’s National Security Council, has cautioned that sending foreign troops into Ukraine could provoke a direct confrontation between Russia and NATO, potentially escalating into a global conflict. Shoigu claimed …
Russia Mentions Basis for Peace Talks with Ukraine
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Yury Ushakov, an aide to Russian Leader Vladimir Putin, emphasized that peace talks with Ukraine must consider both the current situation on the ground and the discussions from the 2022 Istanbul talks. His comments followed President Putin's offer …
Ukrainian Lawmaker Describes Telegram as "Enemy Tool"
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A high-ranking Ukrainian legislator responsible for the parliamentary committee on information policy has branded Telegram as an "enemy tool" exploited by Russia to "destroy" Ukraine’s sovereignty. This statement comes at a time when there are …
Trump urges Ukraine to agree to Putin’s suggestion of discussions ‘immediately’
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukraine to accept Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer for direct, unconditional peace talks, urging Kiev to agree “immediately.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the talks could at least clarify …
Complete import-replaced Russian Superjet makes first examination flight
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s newest version of the SJ-100 Superjet, built entirely with domestically produced components, has successfully completed its maiden test flight, according to state-owned defense and technology conglomerate Rostec. This fully import- …
European presidents refuse US suggestion on Crimea
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) European leaders have reportedly dismissed a US proposal to formally recognize Russia’s sovereignty over Crimea as part of a draft peace agreement aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. According to the …
Venezuela approves Putin’s Ukraine peace discussions suggestion
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has voiced strong support for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent proposal to restart direct peace negotiations with Ukraine. Speaking on Sunday during a meeting with St. Petersburg Governor Aleksandr …
Kremlin clarifies why Putin holds great respect for Trump
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin respects US President Donald Trump for his strong personality and openness to diplomatic dialogue, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. In an interview with French magazine Le Point on Wednesday, Peskov …
France Denounces Viral Video as Fake
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Late Sunday, the French presidency issued a response to what it described as a deliberate and orchestrated disinformation effort. The controversy stemmed from a widely circulated video clip, which gave rise to accusations that Leader Emmanuel …
Nigeria Uses AI to Fight Fake News
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries worldwide, Nigeria — the continent's largest economy — is swiftly adapting to this digital revolution. The nation is integrating AI technology to optimize operations, reduce complexity …
Swedish Ambassador Resigns After Gay Scandal
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A former Swedish ambassador to Ukraine was compelled to step down from a significant security position only hours after taking it up, following the release of explicit photos sourced from a gay dating app. Tobias Thyberg resigned from his new …
Forum underlines Russia’s part in forming multipolar worldwide order
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Foreign policy experts emphasized Russia's pivotal role in shaping a multipolar world order during a major international academic conference held in Moscow on Thursday. The forum, titled ‘New World Order: Formation of a Multipolar World and the …
FSB reports Ukrainian terror plan thwarted in Western Russia
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has announced that it prevented a planned drone strike on a petrochemical facility in the Nizhny Novgorod Region. The attempted attack, allegedly coordinated by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), involved two …
Slovak Premier Says Western Nations Want Continuation of Ukraine Conflict
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Premier Robert Fico has stated that many Western countries are keen for the Ukraine conflict to persist. He attributes this to their indifferent reaction to Moscow’s recent offer for direct discussions with Kiev. Fico argues that their …