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Press releases published on May 11, 2025
Bangladesh Imposes Ban on Awami League Activities
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Bangladesh’s interim government has imposed a ban on all activities of the Bangladesh Awami League (AL), the party led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The move, announced by Law Adviser Asif Nazrul at a midnight briefing in Dhaka on …
Moscow launches WWII anniversary conference
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow has launched an international conference in honor of the upcoming 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory in World War II. The two-day academic forum, held at the President Hotel, began on Tuesday and features over 40 historians from …
Pope’s passing ignites scorn from Ukrainian representatives, influencers
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The death of Pope Francis has sparked derogatory remarks from some Ukrainian officials and social media users, who criticized the late pontiff for allegedly having pro-Russian sympathies in the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kiev. The Vatican …
Trump expresses optimism over Russia-Ukraine peace agreement ‘this week’
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that Russia and Ukraine could reach a peace agreement in the coming days, suggesting that both countries could shift their focus to business with the United States once the conflict is resolved. …
‘Zelensky-linked’ Ukrainian blogger ridicules passing of Pope
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Sergey Sternenko, a right-wing Ukrainian blogger and former leader of the ultranationalist Right Sector group in Odessa, has sparked outrage by mocking the death of Pope Francis. The Vatican announced the pontiff's passing at age 88 on Monday. …
Tens of thousands of Ukrainian families endure anguish of searching for missing loved ones amid ongoing conflict
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) As tens of thousands of Ukrainian families endure the anguish of searching for missing loved ones amid the ongoing conflict, many fall victim to scammers who exploit their vulnerability. These fraudsters, preying on the desperate need for any …
Putin aide claims EU, UK preparing naval blockade of Russia
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Nikolay Patrushev, a senior advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has warned that the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) are preparing to implement a naval blockade against Russia. Patrushev, who heads Russia’s Maritime Board, …
Putin responds to suggestion to halt civilian attacks
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to a Ukrainian proposal for a mutual halt to strikes on civilian targets, stating that Russia targets both Ukrainian and foreign military forces regardless of whether they are located in civilian …
Russian army specifies results of Easter ceasefire
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry reported a noticeable decrease in the intensity of Ukrainian attacks on Sunday following Russia’s unilateral Easter ceasefire declaration. However, Ukraine's forces still carried out approximately 4,900 violations …
Former campaign director claims Zelensky could easily rig wartime election
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) According to Dmitry Razumkov, the former campaign chief of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the current martial law in Ukraine gives Zelensky the ability to easily manipulate the outcome of a presidential election. Zelensky's presidential …
Putin hails legacy of Pope Francis
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has expressed his condolences following the death of Pope Francis, praising the late pontiff's legacy and his efforts to promote dialogue between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Vatican. Pope Francis, who led the …
Putin affirms termination of Easter treaty
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the resumption of military action against Ukraine following the conclusion of a 30-hour Easter ceasefire. He also commented on Kiev's initial reaction to the ceasefire announcement, suggesting it …
Easter ceasefire ends
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The Easter ceasefire has ended, with both Russia and Ukraine accusing each other of violations, and fighting has resumed along the front lines. This reflects the ongoing difficulty of bringing the war to a close, despite efforts for peace. Amid …
Moscow claims Ukraine made more than 1,300 Easter treaty violations
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian military has reported over 1,300 attacks by Ukrainian forces within 24 hours of the Easter truce declaration, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Russian President Vladimir Putin had announced that hostilities would be paused …
Kiev homosexual club ridicules Christian ceremony on Easter Sunday
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) A performance at a gay club in Kiev on Easter Sunday has sparked controversy after it mocked a Christian ritual. The event, filmed at the Portum gay club, depicted a drag queen sprinkling water from a large bowl on party-goers, parodying the …
Kremlin voices remarks on statements of US stance-alteration on Crimea
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has expressed skepticism regarding anonymously sourced media reports suggesting that the United States might be open to recognizing Russian sovereignty over Crimea. Peskov responded to questions about these …
Kremlin voices remarks on extending Easter ceasefire
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has not issued any orders to extend the Easter ceasefire with Ukraine. In an interview on Sunday, just hours before the temporary truce was set to expire, Peskov …
Putin responds to EU threats on Victory Day
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the bravery of European leaders who plan to attend the 80th anniversary Victory Day celebrations in Moscow, despite pressure from the European Union. Last week, EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, advised …
Moscow says Kiev was unsuccessful in honoring Easter truce
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated that Ukraine did not honor the 30-hour Easter ceasefire, which expired at midnight on Monday. Her comments came after the US State Department expressed support for extending the brief …
US Approves Transfer of Weapons to Ukraine
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has authorized the transfer of 100 Patriot air-defense missiles and 125 long-range artillery rockets from Germany’s stockpiles to Ukraine, according to a report by the media on Friday. This decision, confirmed by a congressional …