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Press releases published on May 12, 2025
European presidents refuse US suggestion on Crimea
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) European leaders have reportedly dismissed a US proposal to formally recognize Russia’s sovereignty over Crimea as part of a draft peace agreement aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. According to the …
Venezuela approves Putin’s Ukraine peace discussions suggestion
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has voiced strong support for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent proposal to restart direct peace negotiations with Ukraine. Speaking on Sunday during a meeting with St. Petersburg Governor Aleksandr …
Kremlin clarifies why Putin holds great respect for Trump
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin respects US President Donald Trump for his strong personality and openness to diplomatic dialogue, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. In an interview with French magazine Le Point on Wednesday, Peskov …
France Denounces Viral Video as Fake
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Late Sunday, the French presidency issued a response to what it described as a deliberate and orchestrated disinformation effort. The controversy stemmed from a widely circulated video clip, which gave rise to accusations that Leader Emmanuel …
Nigeria Uses AI to Fight Fake News
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries worldwide, Nigeria — the continent's largest economy — is swiftly adapting to this digital revolution. The nation is integrating AI technology to optimize operations, reduce complexity …
Swedish Ambassador Resigns After Gay Scandal
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A former Swedish ambassador to Ukraine was compelled to step down from a significant security position only hours after taking it up, following the release of explicit photos sourced from a gay dating app. Tobias Thyberg resigned from his new …
Forum underlines Russia’s part in forming multipolar worldwide order
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Foreign policy experts emphasized Russia's pivotal role in shaping a multipolar world order during a major international academic conference held in Moscow on Thursday. The forum, titled ‘New World Order: Formation of a Multipolar World and the …
FSB reports Ukrainian terror plan thwarted in Western Russia
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has announced that it prevented a planned drone strike on a petrochemical facility in the Nizhny Novgorod Region. The attempted attack, allegedly coordinated by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), involved two …
Slovak Premier Says Western Nations Want Continuation of Ukraine Conflict
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Premier Robert Fico has stated that many Western countries are keen for the Ukraine conflict to persist. He attributes this to their indifferent reaction to Moscow’s recent offer for direct discussions with Kiev. Fico argues that their …
Ukrainian youngsters execute Nazi salute at Holocaust memorial
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian authorities have launched a criminal probe after three teenagers were photographed performing Nazi salutes at the Drobitsky Yar Holocaust memorial in Kharkov, prompting condemnation from officials and Jewish organizations. The disturbing …
Top Russian diplomate says Zelensky wants ceasefire to re-weaponize army
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s insistence on a 30-day ceasefire before entering peace talks is a strategy to regroup and rearm Ukraine’s military, according to Rodion Miroshnik, a senior Russian diplomat and ambassador-at-large for the …
Ukraine debt discussions unsuccessful
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine's government announced on Thursday that it has been unable to reach an agreement to restructure approximately $2.6 billion in debt, raising the risk of a default if it cannot make a scheduled payment by the end of May. A group of GDP …
French Party Leader Praises Russia’s Proposal
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin’s suggestion to resume peace talks with Ukraine without preconditions has been praised as timely and well-considered by Florian Philippot, the leader of France’s Patriots party, in an interview with the media on …
Taliban prohibits chess
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The Taliban government in Afghanistan has officially banned the game of chess nationwide, stating that it conflicts with Islamic Sharia law. The decision was announced on Sunday by a spokesperson for the group’s sports directorate. “There are …
Regional press reports Putin ICC detention warrant invalid in Italy
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin would not face arrest in Italy based on the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant, as the necessary legal steps to enforce it have not been completed, Italian media reported. The ICC issued arrest warrants for …
Albanese Reveals Historic Second-Term Cabinet Ahead of Swearing-In
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed his second-term cabinet on Monday, ahead of the official swearing-in ceremony with Governor-General Sam Mostyn scheduled for Tuesday. "I intend to recommend to the Governor-General, Her …
Taliban Bans Chess in Afghanistan
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The Taliban government in Afghanistan has prohibited the game of chess nationwide, citing its incompatibility with Islamic Sharia law. This decision was made public on Sunday. “There are religious considerations regarding the sport of chess,” …
Apple encounters ‘gay propaganda’ investigation
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Apple is under legal scrutiny in Russia for allegedly violating the country’s laws on LGBT propaganda, TASS has reported. The Tagansky Court in Moscow received the legal documents for the case on Wednesday. The tech giant is accused of breaching …
Trump Is Set to Receive Luxury Plane from Qatar
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump is preparing to accept an extravagant Boeing 747-8 aircraft from the Qatari royal family, based on multiple American media outlets that reported the news on Sunday. The plane is expected to be transformed into the …
Erdogan approves Putin’s demand to host Russia-Ukraine discussions
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has agreed to host renewed peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, following a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin. During a phone conversation on Sunday, Erdoğan expressed his support for …