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Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China from May 19 to 20, CGTN has published an article examining the evolution of China-Russia relations at a historically significant moment.

South African Government

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Saturday, 16 May 2026, on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Government and the people of South Africa, attend the State Funeral of the late former President of the Republic of Botswana, His Excellency...

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(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia has developed nuclear capabilities with “no counterparts in the world,” stating that efforts to strengthen the country’s nuclear deterrence have continued steadily since the...

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(MENAFN) According to reports, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak has stated that the country’s economy remains structurally strong even after recording a slight contraction in early 2026. He pointed to indicators such as low...

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(MENAFN) Russia's Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov declared Tuesday that the country's economy "has performed very admirably" in the face of sustained Western pressure, delivering an upbeat assessment to President Vladimir Putin...

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(MENAFN) Russia’s human rights commissioner, Tatyana Moskalkova, said on Tuesday that matters related to the war in Ukraine have become the main priority of her office’s work in recent months.

South African Government

On behalf of the government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa extends his deep condolences to the government and people of the Republic of Botswana following the passing of former President of Botswana His Excellency Festus...

South African Government

On behalf of the government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa extends his deep condolences to the government and people of the Republic of Botswana following the passing of former President of Botswana His Excellency Festus...

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(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Saturday he is prepared to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on neutral soil, but drew a firm line: such a summit would only occur to formalize a finalized peace agreement ending the...

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(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Moscow is prepared to fully support Slovakia in addressing its energy demands during talks at the Kremlin with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. During the meeting, Putin stated that...

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(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova sharply rebuked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Saturday after he publicly criticized Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico for attending Victory Day commemorations in Moscow.

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(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Saturday that he is prepared to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a third country, but only under conditions where such a meeting would serve to finalize a comprehensive peace...

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(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine reached a landmark agreement Friday, consenting to a three-day ceasefire and a reciprocal exchange of 1,000 prisoners of war — a significant, if fragile, de-escalation brokered with the backing of U.S. President Donald...

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(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin held discussions on Saturday with Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar in Moscow, following the country’s annual Victory Day commemorations.

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(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin used a Victory Day address in Moscow to frame the ongoing war in Ukraine as a confrontation with what he described as an “aggressive force” supported by NATO, reinforcing the Kremlin’s long-standing...

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(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin used Saturday's Victory Day parade on Moscow's Red Square to cast his forces in Ukraine as defenders facing down the full military weight of the NATO alliance, declaring that Russian soldiers are...

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(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged Saturday that Moscow would spare no effort in securing Slovakia's energy supply, as Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived at the Kremlin for high-stakes talks spanning trade, wartime...

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(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has levelled sweeping accusations against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, alleging his ceasefire announcement was a calculated media stunt entirely detached from any genuine...

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(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled openness to a face-to-face meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but set a firm condition: such an encounter would only take place once a comprehensive, long-term peace...

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(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has outlined specific conditions under which a direct meeting with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky could take place, stating that such talks are possible in principle but only after a comprehensive and...