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Press releases published on May 20, 2025
India Bans Certain Bangladesh Imports
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) India has instituted an immediate prohibition on the land-based import of various goods from neighboring Bangladesh. According to a statement released on Saturday by New Delhi's Ministry of Commerce, the embargo applies to specific product …
Zelensky reacts to Putin’s peace discussions suggestion
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer for direct peace talks by reiterating his demand that any negotiations must begin with a full ceasefire. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine expects …
USSR-launched spacecraft clashes into Indian Ocean
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A Soviet spacecraft, Kosmos 482, launched in 1972, has re-entered Earth’s atmosphere and fallen into the Indian Ocean, according to Russia's space agency Roscosmos. The probe had been orbiting Earth for over 50 years after its original mission to …
Putin Describes Call with Trump as Productive
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin described his recent telephone exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump as “very useful.” The two heads of state engaged in a lengthy discussion lasting over two hours on Monday, focusing mainly on the ongoing crisis …
EU Adopts 17th Package of Sanctions Against Russia
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union (EU) has officially adopted its 17th package of sanctions against Russia, further tightening economic pressure amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The announcement was made on Tuesday by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas via a …
Moscow highlights foundation for peace talks with Kiev
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aide, Yury Ushakov, emphasized that any peace talks with Ukraine should consider both the current realities on the ground and the framework established during the 2022 Istanbul negotiations. Ushakov made these …
Putin declares ‘Truth and justice are on our side’
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) During his Victory Day address in Moscow, President Vladimir Putin declared that the Russian people fully support the nation’s troops engaged in the ongoing military operation against the Kiev regime. Framing the conflict as a continuation of the …
Slovak Premier criticizes Western ‘Iron Curtain’ in discussions with Putin
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow following his attendance at the Victory Day celebrations commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany. During their meeting at the …
Think Tank Supports Spain’s Call to Address Gaza Genocide
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A think tank showed strong approval on Monday for Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s recent comments regarding the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza. The group praised Sanchez's condemnation of Israel and his call for international efforts to …
Ukraine claims Hungary is spying
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) claims to have uncovered and dismantled a Hungarian military intelligence network allegedly operating in the Transcarpathia region, near Ukraine's western border. In a statement on Friday, SBU spokesperson Artyom …
Ukrainian forces launch multiple attacks despite Russia`s three-day Victory Day ceasefire
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Despite Russia's 72-hour Victory Day ceasefire, Ukrainian forces launched multiple attacks, including four attempted cross-border incursions into Russia’s Belgorod and Kursk regions, according to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry on …
Victory Day parade in Moscow delivers powerful visual display of military strength, unity
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) This year’s Victory Day parade in Moscow delivered a powerful visual display of military strength and unity, with heightened grandeur and precision. Thousands of Russian service members marched across Red Square, joined by cadets from prestigious …
Telegram`s founder lists French representative who ‘asked to ban conservative voices’
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Telegram founder Pavel Durov has accused Nicolas Lerner, head of France’s foreign intelligence agency (DGSE), of personally urging him to censor conservative voices in Romania ahead of the country’s controversial presidential election rerun. Durov …
Amazing video of Victory Day flyby
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Victory Day parade in Moscow, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat, concluded with a dramatic aerial performance by Russian military aircraft. President Vladimir Putin, Chinese leader Xi Jinping, and other visiting …
Telegram fonder claims French spies pressured him on Eastern European geopolitics
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Telegram founder Pavel Durov has accused France's foreign intelligence agency, the DGSE, of attempting to pressure him into censoring conservative Romanian channels on his platform ahead of Romania’s presidential election runoff. Durov claims that …
Kim Jong Un Faces War Crimes Investigation for Backing Russia
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could face a war crimes investigation at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague due to Pyongyang's backing of Russia in its conflict with Ukraine, according to a former ICC president. Song Sang-hyun …
Trump Suggests Vatican for Russia, Ukraine Peace Talks
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, U.S. Leader Donald Trump proposed that the Vatican could serve as a symbolic and meaningful location for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Describing the idea to journalists during an appearance at the White House, Trump …
U.S. Considers Investment in Missile Defense System
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Pentagon has outlined a series of proposals for Leader Donald Trump aimed at constructing a comprehensive “Golden Dome” missile and aerial defense network, according to a report released on Monday. The initiative, which is expected to cost …
Trump, Putin Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump stated on Monday that his long-anticipated phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin “went very well,” revealing that both Moscow and Kyiv are expected to “immediately” begin peace discussions …
China Urges U.S. to Lift Chip Export Restrictions
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has called on the United States to withdraw its export limitations on semiconductors originating from China, particularly those made by Huawei, according to a report from the media. The ministry criticized …