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Press releases published on May 18, 2025
Russian airport regains legendary ‘Stalingrad’ name
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree renaming Volgograd International Airport to "Stalingrad," honoring the city’s historical role in World War II. The change was made at the request of war veterans and local authorities, and comes …
Nissan Plans to Cut Japan Admin Jobs Through Early Retirement
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Facing declining sales, Nissan Motor Co. is reportedly set to invite applications for early retirement from its administrative personnel in Japan starting in July. This move is part of the automaker's previously announced global restructuring plan …
Italian Museums Eye Increased Collaboration with Chinese Counterparts
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Leading figures from prominent Italian museums have expressed a desire for increased collaboration with Chinese museums. They believe this engagement would foster mutual understanding between the two nations' rich histories and cultures. Chiara …
Russia accuses EU aspirant of helping Kiev-associated terror plans
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has accused Moldova of allowing its territory to be used by Ukrainian intelligence to orchestrate terrorist operations against Russia. This follows the arrest of three alleged Ukrainian agents in Khanty- …
Russia expresses gratitude for US for assisting throughout WWII
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia appreciates the assistance it received from the United States during World War II through the Lend-Lease program but maintains that the Soviet Union would have defeated Nazi Germany regardless, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on …
Slovak Premier Slams EU's New Russia Sanctions, Calls Them "Plague"
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has sharply criticized the European Union's decision to impose a new set of sanctions on Russia, arguing that the timing undermines ongoing peace negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. Describing the restrictions …
Putin declares Russia as county of winners
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May 18, 2025
(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, …
Haaland's Missed Moment Surprises Everyone in FA Cup Final
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May 18, 2025
(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
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May 18, 2025
(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
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May 18, 2025
(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
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May 18, 2025
(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 …
Trump Administration Considers Gaza Relocation Plan to Libya: Report
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May 18, 2025
(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
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May 18, 2025
(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
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May 18, 2025
(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
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May 18, 2025
(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 …
Kremlin declares Putin-Zelensky meeting is ‘possible’
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May 18, 2025
(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
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May 18, 2025
(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
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May 18, 2025
(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
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May 18, 2025
(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
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May 18, 2025
(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 …