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Russia Hosts New Syrian Authorities at First Russian-Arab Summit
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia plans to extend an invitation to Syria’s new leadership for the inaugural Russian-Arab Summit, which is scheduled for October, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Tuesday. During a press briefing in Moscow, Peskov...
Russian FM calls on Azerbaijani ambassador after journalists arrest
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Foreign Ministry called in Azerbaijani ambassador Rakhman Mustafaev following the arrest of three Russian journalists in Baku. Among those detained on Monday were two senior editors from Sputnik media and one reporter from the...
Russia Regrets Azerbaijan's Cultural Boycott
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia expressed regret on Monday over Azerbaijan’s choice to cancel scheduled cultural programs involving Russian organizations after a deadly police operation in Yekaterinburg resulted in the deaths of Azerbaijani nationals. “We are...
President Lai meets Minister of State at UK Department for Business and Trade Douglas Alexander
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June 30, 2025
TAIWAN, June 30 - Details 2025-06-27 President Lai confers decoration on former Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Ohashi Mitsuo On the morning of June 27, President Lai Ching-te conferred the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon upon...
Russia, Mali ink nuclear energy agreement
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Mali have signed an agreement to deepen collaboration on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, Rosatom announced on Tuesday. The deal, involving the Russian state nuclear company, includes infrastructure development, joint...
Russia, Mali boost trade together with joint research
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Mali’s transitional leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, in Moscow on Monday, where they signed three key agreements, including a treaty establishing an intergovernmental commission focused on trade and...
Putin Orders Return of Foreign Businesses
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed the national administration to begin preparing conditions for the reintegration of overseas enterprises that exited the domestic marketplace amid the conflict in Ukraine. A significant number...
Putin clarifies what will occur if West ‘robs’ Russia’s reserves
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that any Western attempt to seize Russia’s frozen reserves would trigger an irreversible move toward regional payment systems, which could ultimately benefit the global economy. Since the...
Russian MPs demand driverless taxis to substitute migrants to enhance passenger safety
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian parliamentarians are advocating for a nationwide expansion of driverless taxi trials, claiming it would reduce reliance on migrant drivers and enhance passenger safety. In a formal appeal to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin,...
Russian Official Warns of Global Economic Fallout
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The decision by Western nations to freeze Russia’s sovereign holdings, as part of the sanctions imposed in response to the Ukraine war, has seriously damaged confidence in the international financial system, stated Maksim Oreshkin, the...
Putin Warns of Global Economic Shift
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that any Western action to confiscate his country’s frozen financial assets would provoke a permanent transformation toward regional financial systems, a move he believes would ultimately serve...
Belarusian President confirms arrival of Russia’s missile systems in Belarus
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced on Tuesday that Russia’s advanced Oreshnik hypersonic missile systems are scheduled to be deployed in Belarus by the end of 2025, following agreements made with Russian President...
Macron, Putin discuss Iran’s nuclear program on phone
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin held their first phone conversation since 2022 on Tuesday, focusing on Iran’s nuclear program and the ongoing situation in Ukraine. Regarding Iran, Macron highlighted...
Russia plays surprising role in Iran-Israel war
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is playing a more significant role in the Iran-Israel conflict than many might realize, especially in light of recent diplomatic moves and regional concerns. During a visit to Turkmenistan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov...
Media reports Ukrainian spies infiltrated Turkey
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) reportedly placed an agent within the Ukrainian diaspora in Turkey, creating a secret intelligence network that operated for several years, according to the Turkish newspaper Aydinlik. The outlet...
Putin meets with Abu Dhabi’s crown prince
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting on Friday with Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit, where he emphasized the importance of a newly...
Putin Ends “One-Sided” Ties with West
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Moscow will cease engaging in “one-sided” arrangements with Western countries, emphasizing a shift in policy during a conversation with reporters at the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)...
Putin Accuses West of Broken Promises
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has decided it will no longer engage in “one-sided” dealings with Western powers, President Vladimir Putin told the press during the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit held in Minsk. He claimed that Western countries have...
Russian Lawmakers Urge Wider Rollout of Autonomous Taxis
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian parliamentarians have proposed broadening the testing of autonomous taxis throughout the nation, asserting that such a move would swiftly curb reliance on migrant drivers and enhance safety for passengers. In a written appeal to...
Putin talks about ‘great respect’ for Trump
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced “great respect” for US President Donald Trump, praising his determination and courage in overcoming significant challenges to return to office, including surviving assassination attempts. Speaking...