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Press releases published on May 14, 2025
Zelensky confesses Ukraine unable to reclaim Crimea by force
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has admitted that Ukraine does not have the military strength required to reclaim Crimea through force. The peninsula, which joined Russia in 2014 following a controversial referendum, has remained a point of …
Lavrov condemns Zelensky leaking secretive discussions
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has criticized Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky for publicly disclosing details of sensitive negotiations, which he argued should remain confidential until finalized. Speaking in an interview with CBS …
Ukraine gives 15-year prison sentence to former leader
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) A court in Kiev has sentenced former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich to 15 years in prison for allegedly inciting desertion and organizing illegal border crossings, the Prosecutor General’s Office announced on Monday. Yanukovich, who served …
Russia Lists Topics for Istanbul Talks with Ukraine
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has expressed a readiness to engage in future negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul, with the aim of achieving a “sustainable settlement,” according to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov. During a conversation with journalists on …
Ukraine faces worsening manpower shortage
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) As Ukraine faces a worsening manpower shortage, officials in Kiev are considering lowering the military draft age from 25 to 18 and potentially conscripting women into service. These drastic measures come as enlistment numbers continue to fall …
Russia hails N-Korean ‘heroism’ in Kursk Region
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov has commended North Korean soldiers for their role in helping Russian forces expel Ukrainian troops from the Kursk Region. He highlighted their “resilience and heroism” during the military …
Iran Resumes Nuclear Negotiations with Key European Powers in Istanbul
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran is set to engage in nuclear discussions with the United Kingdom, France, and Germany—known collectively as the E3—on May 16 in Istanbul, Turkey, according to a report released Tuesday. The talks will take place at the level of deputy foreign …
Tokyo Stocks Drop After Hitting Key Milestone
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Tokyo shares fell on Wednesday as market participants took profits following the Nikkei index’s climb above the closely watched 38,000 threshold a day earlier. The Nikkei 225 closed at 38,128.13, marking a decline of 55.13 points, or 0.14 percent, …
Moscow blames Ukrainian troops for murdering civilians looking for food
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Investigative Committee has gathered new evidence of alleged war crimes committed by Ukrainian forces during their occupation of the Kursk region. Survivors from villages that were under Ukrainian control have provided testimony …
Peruvian Premier Steps Down Ahead of Imminent Removal Debate
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Peruvian Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen resigned on Tuesday, just hours before Congress was set to deliberate on at least three motions calling for his removal from office. The timing of his resignation took many by surprise as the government …
20 States Sue White House Over Immigration Funding Conditions
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Twenty U.S. states filed two lawsuits against the White House on Tuesday, challenging the requirement to implement immigration enforcement as a condition for receiving federal funds. The states, including California, New York, and Rhode Island, …
Global Electric Vehicle Sales Increase in April
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Global electric vehicle (EV) purchases experienced a notable 29 percent surge in April compared to the same month last year, defying ongoing international trade volatility, according to statistics published on Wednesday. A total of 1.5 million EVs …
Albanese Kicks Off Global Diplomacy Tour with Indonesia Visit
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has kicked off his first overseas trip since securing re-election, heading to Indonesia for meetings with President Prabowo Subianto. Albanese departed for Jakarta on Wednesday evening, where he and …
Electric Vehicle Sales Rise Worldwide
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a recent analysis by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the total number of electric vehicles (EVs) sold across the globe is anticipated to surpass 20 million in 2025. This would represent over one-quarter of all automobiles sold …
China, EU Mark Five Decades with Call for Stronger Global Collaboration
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Diplomats and analysts from China and the European Union (EU) on Wednesday emphasized the need to deepen collaboration in response to mounting international challenges, as the two partners celebrate five decades of diplomatic relations this year. …
Putin says Ukraine seizing men ‘like dogs on the street’
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian leader Vladimir Putin has reported that supposed-to-be soldiers are getting caught “like dogs” in the city`s roads by Ukrainian in-listing officers. Putin said this on Tuesday in a conference including staff of ‘Business Russia,’ during …
EV Sales Climb Worldwide in April, Outpacing Trade Hurdles
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Electric vehicle (EV) sales worldwide climbed by 29% in April compared to the same month last year, even amid ongoing global trade challenges, according to data published on Wednesday. A total of 1.5 million EVs were sold during the month. While …
UN Chief Emphasizes UN Key Role in Peace Operations
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday emphasized the critical role of UN peace operations and urged member states to provide greater backing for these initiatives. At the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 in Berlin, Germany, Guterres …
Diplomatic Fallout: India, Pakistan Expel Envoys Over Espionage Claims
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated as both nations expelled diplomats from their respective high commissions on Tuesday, each accusing the other's officials of espionage. This latest move intensifies the already strained …
Kiev operative gets accused of Russian general’s assassination
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian authorities have charged Ignat Kuzin, a 42-year-old man, for orchestrating a car bomb attack that killed Russian Lt. Gen. Yaroslav Moskalik in a Moscow suburb on April 25. Kuzin is accused of committing a terrorist act and unlawfully …