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Press releases published on May 20, 2025
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 …
Honda Reduces EV Investment Due to Slower Adoption
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Honda Motor Co. revealed on Tuesday that it will reduce its electric vehicle (EV) investment for the period leading up to 2030 by 30%, trimming it from 10 trillion yen (approximately 69.3 billion USD) to 7 trillion yen (48.5 billion USD). This …
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 …
Trump Criticizes US Involvement in Ukraine War
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump has criticized his predecessor, Joe Biden, for directing substantial American taxpayer funds toward a foreign conflict that "should have remained a European situation." In remarks made to reporters at the White …
France Denies Pressuring Telegram for Censorship
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) France’s foreign intelligence service has dismissed accusations that its director exerted pressure on Telegram founder Pavel Durov to censor political content on the messaging platform. Durov stated on Sunday that a Western European nation, which …
Israeli Opposition Leader Slams Government, Labels It 'Pariah State'
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A leading figure in Israel’s opposition on Tuesday accused his nation of becoming a pariah state that kills children "as a hobby," marking the latest and most forceful condemnation of Israel's ongoing atrocities in Gaza by an Israeli public figure …
Malaysia’s Exports Witness 16.4 Percent Annual Increase in April
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Malaysia witnessed a 16.4% year-on-year increase in exports for April, reaching 133.56 billion ringgit (equivalent to 31.15 billion U.S. dollars), according to official figures released on Tuesday. The growth was largely propelled by heightened …
Palestinian Activist Graduates from Columbia Following ICE Detention
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, who was recently freed from U.S. immigration custody, reached a major personal achievement on Monday as he graduated from Columbia University. A permanent U.S. resident, Mahdawi was detained by Immigration and …
Survey: Child-Rearing Costs Increase in South Korea
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The cost of raising children in South Korea increased in 2024, according to findings released Tuesday by the Ministry of Education. Families spent an average of 1,116,000 won ($801 USD) per month per household on expenses related to raising …
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 …