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Press releases published on May 18, 2025

Putin declares Russia as county of winners
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed Russia as a “nation of winners,” underscoring its central role in the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany during World War II. His remarks came during the Znanie.First educational marathon in Moscow, …

Open Dialogue on Future of Global Economy concludes at National Centre RUSSIA in Moscow
(MENAFN) The Open Dialogue on the Future of the Global Economy has officially concluded at the National Centre RUSSIA in Moscow. The final session, titled “Future of the World: A New Platform for Global Growth,” brought the multi-day event to a close, with …

Haaland's Missed Moment Surprises Everyone in FA Cup Final
(MENAFN) During the FA Cup final on Saturday, Norway’s star striker had a golden opportunity to end his scoring drought at the national stadium. However, in a surprising move, he chose not to take a crucial penalty in Manchester City's defeat against …

Putin aide claims West stepping up maritime terrorism
(MENAFN) Western nations are increasingly engaging in sabotage and terrorist actions against Russian ships as part of a broader effort to enforce a maritime blockade, according to Nikolay Patrushev, national security adviser to President Vladimir Putin. …

Putin outlines series of pointed remarks during Znanie First educational marathon
(MENAFN) During the Znanie.First educational marathon in Moscow on Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a series of pointed remarks about historical memory, Russia's ongoing military campaign, and global diplomacy. He addressed topics ranging …

N-Korea deploys troops to Russia
(MENAFN) This week, Russia and North Korea officially confirmed that North Korean soldiers are actively involved in Russian military operations. Their role was especially crucial in the recent full recapture of the Kursk region, where North Korean special …

Kremlin states US cannot ink peace agreement on behalf of Kiev
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has emphasized that any peace agreement regarding the Ukraine conflict must be signed with Kiev, not Washington, despite appreciating U.S. mediation efforts. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Wednesday that the U.S. cannot act …

Trump Administration Considers Gaza Relocation Plan to Libya: Report
(MENAFN) A report by a news outlet claims that the Trump administration is actively exploring a proposal to permanently move as many as one million Palestinians from Gaza to Libya. The White House has denied the allegation. Since assuming office in January …

13th Moscow security event expects representatives from 150 nations
(MENAFN) The media of the Russian Security Council stated that spokespeople from over 150 countries are anticipated to go to the 13th Moscow conference on international security at the end of this month. The plan of the yearly occasion covers global …

Arctic Russian zone pays doctors to discourage abortions
(MENAFN) Authorities in Russia’s Murmansk Region, located largely within the Arctic Circle, have proposed offering financial incentives to medical professionals who persuade women to carry their pregnancies to term rather than seek abortions. According to …

Medvedev Warns About Peace Talks
(MENAFN) Former Russian Leader Dmitry Medvedev has cautioned that ultimatums from Western nations will not contribute to resolving the Ukraine crisis. His statement follows recent threats from the European Union and the United States to introduce further …

Zelenskyy Reports 9 Deaths in Russian Drone Attack
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Saturday that a Russian drone attack struck a bus, resulting in the deaths of nine civilians and injuries to seven others. "All the deceased were civilians," Zelenskyy stated on X, emphasizing, " …

Kremlin declares Putin-Zelensky meeting is ‘possible’
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may hold a meeting if ongoing peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine lead to meaningful progress and clear agreements, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. His …

EU harshly criticizes UK-US trade agreement
(MENAFN) European Union trade ministers have condemned the recent trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the United States, warning that the bloc could respond with countermeasures unless it secures better terms from Washington. The criticism comes …

Portugal Heads to Polls in Snap Parliamentary Election
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Portugal began voting in a snap parliamentary election — the country’s third national vote in under four years — to choose a new government. The electorate is selecting 230 parliamentary representatives, distributed across 22 districts …

Russia’s top negotiator claims Ukraine war could have concluded in matter of weeks
(MENAFN) The Ukraine conflict might have been resolved within weeks had Kyiv pursued negotiations from the outset rather than taking cues from its Western allies and choosing to fight, according to Vladimir Medinsky, the head of Russia’s delegation at the …

Presidential Frontrunner Blames EU Candidate for Vote Rigging
(MENAFN) Romanian presidential hopeful George Simion has alleged that Moldova’s pro-European Union administration is manipulating the outcome of Sunday’s decisive electoral round. Simion, who is critical of EU integration and leads the nationalist Alliance …

Sculpture of Melania Trump gets destroyed in Slovenia
(MENAFN) A statue of former US First Lady Melania Trump, located near her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia, has been vandalized and stolen, with police now investigating the incident as a theft. The life-sized bronze sculpture, which stood in a field, was …

U.S. Considers Migrant Reality TV Show
(MENAFN) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly contemplating involvement in a reality television program where immigrants would compete for the chance to gain American citizenship, according to Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. …

Mexican Navy vessel collides with Brooklyn Bridge
(MENAFN) A Mexican Navy training ship, the ARM Cuauhtemoc, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, resulting in the deaths of two sailors and leaving several others injured. The vessel lost power while departing New York and drifted into the …