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Germany, Netherlands accuses Russia of increasing chemical agents in Ukraine
(MENAFN) Intelligence services from Germany and the Netherlands have accused Russia of stepping up its use of chemical agents in Ukraine, warning that the escalation poses a broader threat to European and global security. In a coordinated...

Slovakia urges for dialogue with Russia
(MENAFN) Slovakia’s Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar has called for renewed dialogue between Western nations and Russia, warning that continued escalation in the Ukraine conflict risks triggering a global war. Speaking on national broadcaster STVR,...

Romanian PM states nation will not be involved in Ukarine-Russia conflict
(MENAFN) Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has firmly ruled out any possibility of deploying Romanian troops to Ukraine, stating that the country will not become militarily involved in the ongoing conflict under any circumstances. In a live...

Ukraine doesn't have capacity to remove Russia from occupied areas
(MENAFN) Ukraine currently lacks the capacity to drive Russian forces out of occupied areas, according to Kirill Budanov, the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR). In a recent interview, Budanov acknowledged that only diplomatic...

Russia Imposes Sanctions on German Daimler Truck
(MENAFN) Russia has imposed fresh sanctions on Daimler Truck, a leading German truck manufacturer and crucial supplier to the German military, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing economic standoff between Moscow and the West. This...

Russia Denies Claims of Stalling Ukraine Talks
(MENAFN) Russia is not seeking to delay negotiations with Ukraine and remains committed to achieving its objectives through political and diplomatic means, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov affirmed on Tuesday. Peskov acknowledged that implementing...

Russia Labels American Mercenary as Terrorist
(MENAFN) Ryan David O’Leary, an American mercenary and former member of the US Army National Guard who fought on behalf of Ukraine, has been officially added to Russia’s registry of individuals identified as terrorists and extremists. This...

Russia Plans Inviting New Syrian Leadership for Russian-Arab Summit
(MENAFN) Russia is planning to invite the newly formed Syrian leadership to participate in the inaugural Russian-Arab Summit scheduled for October, Kremlin representative Dmitry Peskov revealed on Tuesday. During a media briefing held in Moscow,...

Slovak leader demands other members to speak to Russia
(MENAFN) Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has encouraged European Union leaders to resume direct communication with Russia, emphasizing that national defense strategies should reflect internal priorities rather than external fears. Speaking on...

Russia's Coal Industry Reports Major Losses in 2024
(MENAFN) Russia's coal industry has become the nation's only major sector to report significant losses in 2024, marking a sharp downturn in both financial performance and output, local media outlets revealed on Tuesday. Speaking to media, Dmitry...

Russia prohibits fifteen European media organizations
(MENAFN) In response to European Union sanctions targeting several Russian media organizations, Moscow announced on June 30 that it will enforce counter-restrictions against 15 media outlets from EU member states operating within Russia. The...

Russia Hosts New Syrian Authorities at First Russian-Arab Summit
(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...

Russia Blacklists American Fighter
(MENAFN) Ryan David O’Leary, an American national and previous member of the US Army National Guard, has been added to Russia’s official roster of individuals identified as terrorists and extremists. O’Leary, who served as a foreign combatant for...

Russia Calls in Azerbaijan’s Ambassador
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan’s envoy to Moscow was called in on Tuesday by the Russian Foreign Ministry. Rahman Mustafayev arrived at the ministry’s headquarters located on Smolenskaya Square in Moscow, according to a statement from the diplomatic service....

Russia Calls in Azerbaijan's Moscow Ambassador
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan’s ambassador to Moscow, Rahman Mustafayev, was called in by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, according to a statement from the ministry. Mustafayev arrived at the ministry’s headquarters on Smolenskaya Square in Moscow,...

Russia Regrets Azerbaijan's Cultural Boycott
(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...

Russia, Mali ink nuclear energy agreement
(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, Cuba plan on starting logistics hub in Gulf of Mexico
(MENAFN) Russia and Cuba are collaborating to create a joint logistics hub at Cuba’s largest deep-water port, aiming to enhance trade ties between Moscow and Latin America, RIA Novosti reported Monday. The plan was confirmed during the recent St....

Russia plays surprising role in Iran-Israel war
(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...

Russia, Mali boost trade together with joint research
(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...