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Press releases published on May 20, 2025
Russia-China Forum Launches in Russia, Deepening Bilateral Business Ties
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The two-day "Russia-China Forum" began Monday in Khabarovsk, Russia, drawing over 3,000 attendees. The event brought together business leaders, government representatives, specialists, and academics from both nations. During the opening ceremony, …
Nazis fear Soviet pilots
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) While Spitfires and Mustangs often grab the spotlight in World War II history, Soviet pilots on the Eastern Front were achieving extraordinary feats that shaped the war’s outcome—though their names remain largely unknown in the West. The …
Estonia Accuses Russia of Detaining Oil Tanker
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Estonian officials have accused Russia of detaining a tanker that was transporting shale oil from Estonia. This event allegedly occurred shortly after Tallinn made an attempt to inspect a vessel traveling from Russia. Following the escalation of …
Jordanian publishing firms partakes in Rabat International Publishing and Book Fair
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Jordanian publishing companies are partaken in the Rabat International Book Fair, is progress at the moment in in Morocco-Rabat and continuing until the 28th of April. This active involvement offers a significant space for stepping up cultural …
Abbas demands Hamas to give up control
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Leader Mahmoud Abbas has requested from the Arab presidents as well as presidents who are partaken in the 34th Arab league Summit, which kicked off in the Baghdad, Iraqis capital, to take on the Arab initiative to terminate the war and reach peace …
Kremlin confirms Russia is not afraid of Western sanctions
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is not intimidated by the latest round of Western sanctions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday, following the UK’s announcement of its largest sanctions package to date. Speaking with journalist Pavel Zarubin, Peskov stated …
Moscow states it won’t be pressured over Ukraine one month deal
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has firmly rejected external pressure regarding the 30-day ceasefire demand made by Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky and supported by Western leaders. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told CNN on Saturday that Russia had already …
Ukraine declares it’s ready for one-month long ceasefire
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has announced its readiness to implement a 30-day “full and unconditional ceasefire” with Russia starting Monday, according to Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga. The proposal includes a halt to all hostilities on land, at sea, and in the air, …
Thailand, Indonesia Formalize Strategic Partnership in Historic Meeting
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Thailand and Indonesia have officially upgraded their bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, a move formalized on Monday during the first visit by an Indonesian president to Thailand in two decades. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra …
Kremlin announces Putin ‘doing whatever possible’ for Ukraine peace
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin is making every effort to reach a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict, but is left with no option but to continue military operations due to Kiev’s refusal to engage in dialogue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry …
Senior Russian diplomate says Zelensky wants ceasefire to re-weaponize army
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Rodion Miroshnik, a senior Russian diplomat, has accused Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky of using Russia’s offer of unconditional peace talks to rearm and regroup Ukraine’s military. Miroshnik made the remarks after Zelensky’s response to …
Trump Addresses Difficult Relationship with Zelensky
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump has shared his optimism that “something is going to happen” after his discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, he expressed uncertainty regarding whether Ukraine’s President, Vladimir Zelensky, …
Putin suggests for Ukraine direct discussions without preconditions
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended an offer to Ukraine to resume direct peace negotiations—without any preconditions—in Istanbul starting May 15. He criticized Kiev for abandoning talks in 2022 and for ignoring recent ceasefire …
India Bans Certain Bangladesh Imports
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) India has instituted an immediate prohibition on the land-based import of various goods from neighboring Bangladesh. According to a statement released on Saturday by New Delhi's Ministry of Commerce, the embargo applies to specific product …
US allows long-range missile delivery to Ukraine
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has authorized the transfer of 100 Patriot air-defense missiles and 125 long-range artillery rockets from German stockpiles to Ukraine, according to a report by The New York Times on Friday. This approval was granted following US …
Zelensky reacts to Putin’s peace discussions suggestion
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer for direct peace talks by reiterating his demand that any negotiations must begin with a full ceasefire. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine expects …
USSR-launched spacecraft clashes into Indian Ocean
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A Soviet spacecraft, Kosmos 482, launched in 1972, has re-entered Earth’s atmosphere and fallen into the Indian Ocean, according to Russia's space agency Roscosmos. The probe had been orbiting Earth for over 50 years after its original mission to …
Putin Describes Call with Trump as Productive
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin described his recent telephone exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump as “very useful.” The two heads of state engaged in a lengthy discussion lasting over two hours on Monday, focusing mainly on the ongoing crisis …
EU Adopts 17th Package of Sanctions Against Russia
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union (EU) has officially adopted its 17th package of sanctions against Russia, further tightening economic pressure amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The announcement was made on Tuesday by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas via a …
Moscow highlights foundation for peace talks with Kiev
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aide, Yury Ushakov, emphasized that any peace talks with Ukraine should consider both the current realities on the ground and the framework established during the 2022 Istanbul negotiations. Ushakov made these …