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Press releases published on May 18, 2025
Putin Demands Mutual Respect Amid Ukraine Conflict
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin expressed on Sunday that Russia anticipates a reciprocal approach from the United States in acknowledging and honoring each other's national priorities. Speaking during an interview with a Russian journalist— a clip …
Kremlin claims Putin’s ceasefire bid is ‘test’ for Ukraine
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent ceasefire proposal is meant to evaluate whether Ukraine is genuinely interested in pursuing peace. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the 72-hour ceasefire, set …
Europe Considers Harsher Sanctions on Russia
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) European allies of Ukraine are contemplating the introduction of “punitive tariffs” on Russian goods as part of a broader sanctions strategy, based on a report by a news outlet, which referenced European Union officials. These proposed measures …
Jordan’s proceeds from tourisms made USD2.4 billion
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) As stated by initial information published by the Central Bank of Jordan, tourism proceeds in the country grew by 34.2% in April of 2025, amounting to USD 710.3 million. Because of a 19% rise in the number of tourists visiting the country, there …
Putin claims West wanted Russia ‘to make mistakes’, nuke Ukraine
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Western nations supporting Ukraine of trying to provoke Moscow into using nuclear weapons in the ongoing conflict. Speaking in an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin aired on Sunday, Putin claimed …
Slovak Premier vows to challenge ‘unacceptable’ Zelensky threats
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has confirmed he will attend Russia’s Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9, brushing off warnings from Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky about potential security threats as “ridiculous” and “ …
Ukrainian Man Faces Arson Charges Linked to British Premier
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian citizen has been formally accused of several counts of arson in connection with a sequence of fires, one of which occurred at a residence associated with UK Premier Keir Starmer, according to confirmation from the Metropolitan Police. …
Yandex Invests USD50M into Turkish Search Engine Overhaul
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Alexander Popovskiy, general manager of Yandex Türkiye and CEO of Yandex Search International, stated that Yandex Türkiye has invested $50 million as part of a $400 million plan to enhance its search engine services in Türkiye. Speaking to a news …
Ukraine Loses Millions in Arms Deals
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent investigation by the media has unveiled that Ukraine has squandered approximately USD770 million attempting to purchase military equipment from unreliable or obscure suppliers. Drawing from court records, leaked governmental documents, …
Medvedev describes Trump’s WWII allegation as ‘pompous nonsense’
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has sharply criticized Donald Trump's recent assertion that the United States was the main force behind the victory in World War II. In a post on his VK social media account, Medvedev called Trump's remarks …
Chechen leader declares fresh Ukrainian Kursk attack repelled
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov announced on Saturday that Russian forces have repelled a new Ukrainian attempt to breach the border into Russia’s Kursk Region. According to Kadyrov, the Ukrainian troops advanced from Ukraine’s Sumy Region but were …
Lavrov Says BRICS Is Key Platform for Global Majority
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recorded address to the 2nd BRICS Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum on Thursday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described BRICS as a pivotal platform for unifying the objectives of the global majority. He emphasized that the bloc, with …
Ukrainian drones attack apartment neighborhoods in southern Russia
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian drones targeted residential buildings in southern Russia’s Rostov and Krasnodar regions early on Saturday, local authorities reported. In Rostov, Governor Yury Slyusar said that a fire caused by drone fragments broke out on the roof of a …
Moscow reports eight Western-supplied missiles taken down over Black Sea
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia's Defense Ministry reported on Saturday that its air defenses had successfully repelled a large-scale Ukrainian assault involving over 170 drones and several Western-made missiles. According to a statement on Telegram, Russian forces …
Trump warns Russia with sanctions if it doesn’t comply
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) US Leader Donald Trump has reported that if Russia does not make peace agreements with Ukraine, Washington will put fresh sanctions on Russia. His comments were said soon after the two nations had their first direct discussions since the year 2022 …
Ukraine confirms main demand nonexistent in US minerals agreement
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmigal has confirmed that the key demand for US-provided security guarantees is not included in the recent minerals agreement between Ukraine and the United States. The deal, finalized on Wednesday after months of …
U.S. Urges Concrete Progress in Russia, Ukraine Talks
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that Washington is unwilling to let peace talks between Russia and Ukraine extend indefinitely without tangible outcomes. His remarks came shortly after the two nations convened for their first face- …
Flash Floods, Landslides Rock West Papua, One Dead, Many Missing
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Severe flash floods and landslides have ravaged Indonesia's West Papua province, leaving one person dead, at least 19 missing, and four others seriously injured, a leading rescue official reported on Sunday. The catastrophic event, triggered by …
Russian, U.S. Diplomats Meet in Istanbul to Discuss Ukraine Peace Talk Outcomes
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Top diplomats from Russia and the United States engaged in a phone conversation Saturday to discuss the results of the recent peace negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv held in Istanbul. According to a statement released by the Russian Foreign …
Moscow reacts to Zelensky’s Victory Day threats
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has strongly criticized Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky for rejecting a proposed 72-hour ceasefire during the Victory Day period, accusing him of making threats and exposing what Moscow describes as the “neo-Nazi essence” of the …