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Press releases published on May 29, 2025

State Dept states US willing to place ‘maximum pressure’ on Russia
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump is ready to exert “maximum pressure” on Russia if ongoing Ukraine peace talks fail to yield results, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in an interview with Fox News. She noted that Trump’s patience is wearing …

Zelensky establishes permanent negotiating group for discussions with Russia
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has established a “permanent expanded national negotiating group” in the wake of recent direct talks between Kiev and Moscow held in Istanbul, Türkiye. These discussions marked the first face-to-face …

Russia Highlights Ways for Lasting Peace in Europe
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin emphasized that lasting peace and steadiness across Europe can only be maintained if the region adopts a security model that protects the rights and safety of all nations equally, without favoring one country's …

Marcos Orders Mass Resignation of Firm Executives
(MENAFN) Leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines has directed all senior officials of Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) to step down from their posts. This directive, issued just six days after he demanded the resignations of his …

Kremlin states peaceful solutions favored for Ukraine war objectives
(MENAFN) Russia remains open to achieving its objectives in the Ukraine conflict through peaceful methods, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on Monday. Speaking ahead of a planned phone call between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President …

Namibia Observes First Genocide Remembrance Day
(MENAFN) Namibia held its inaugural Genocide Remembrance Day on Wednesday, paying tribute to the nearly 100,000 lives lost from the Ovaherero and Nama communities during German colonial domination in the early 1900s. This large-scale massacre occurred …

New US restrictions impact Brazilian citizens
(MENAFN) Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira stated that Brazil's connection with the United States is not comprehensive, reporting to a committee under the Chamber of Deputies on Wednesday, in the middle of concerns that fresh US limitation could impact …

Telegram Reveals Collaboration with Musk
(MENAFN) Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is planning to allocate USD300 million in a strategic collaboration with the messaging platform Telegram. Based on a recent announcement from Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov, the funds will support the …

Russian Finance Minister Assures Budget Stability
(MENAFN) Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov stated on Wednesday that the government is committed to fully honoring its budget commitments even if new sanctions and restrictions are imposed on Russia. Addressing the Duma, the lower chamber of the …

Muhammad Yunus Accuses Indian Media of Disinformation
(MENAFN) Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of Bangladesh's provisional government, has strongly criticized Indian media, alleging they are “spreading false and misleading propaganda” about a supposed conflict between his administration and the country's …

Brazil’s Foreign Minister Says U.S. Ties Have Boundaries
(MENAFN) Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira clarified on Wednesday before a Chamber of Deputies committee that Brazil’s partnership with the United States is not without limits, especially in light of recent U.S. actions that may impact Brazilian …

Medvedev cautions about peace discussions
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has cautioned that Western ultimatums will not resolve the Ukraine conflict and could worsen the situation. His remarks came after the U.S. and EU threatened Moscow with new sanctions during the recent …

Macron gets filmed being slapped
(MENAFN) In a scene that quickly went viral, French President Emmanuel Macron was filmed being slapped by someone in a red jacket as he exited his plane in Hanoi. Moments later, he was seen descending the steps, smiling and holding hands with his wife, …

Judge Says Musk Plays Federal Role Without Approval
(MENAFN) A U.S. federal judge has determined that a group of 14 states has put forward a believable argument that Elon Musk currently maintains a “continuing” and “significant” position within the federal government without the necessary approval from …

New COVID Variant Spreads Across Australia, Parts of Asia
(MENAFN) A newly emerging COVID-19 variant is fueling a rise in infections across Australia, with health authorities warning it could significantly impact the upcoming winter respiratory season, according to a news outlet on Thursday. The World Health …

Lavrov Confirms Russia-Ukraine Talks Scheduled on June 2
(MENAFN) A new round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is scheduled to take place on June 2 in Istanbul, Türkiye, according to an announcement made Wednesday by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Leading the Russian team will be Vladimir …

Putin sends invitation to Arab presidents to Moscow summit
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially invited leaders of the Arab League to attend the inaugural Russia-Arab summit, scheduled for October 15 in Moscow. The invitation, posted on the Kremlin’s website on Saturday, came as Arab leaders …

Russian soccer player gets crowned best goalkeeper in history
(MENAFN) Legendary Soviet goalkeeper Lev Yashin has been recognized as the greatest goalkeeper of all time by the International Federation of Football History …

Kremlin unveils when will Putin-Trump call happen
(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) revealed it has foiled a terrorist scheme orchestrated primarily by teenagers in the Stavropol Region, southern Russia. The group included nine members, with only one adult among them. The FSB reported that …

Delegations from more than 100 nations show up at Moscow security meeting
(MENAFN) Over 125 delegations from more than 100 countries across the Global South and East, along with officials from 14 international organizations, will participate in Russia’s annual global security forum, the Russian Security Council announced on …