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Lavrov declares working on Ukraine peace memorandum at ‘advanced stage’
MENAFN
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is nearing completion of a memorandum proposing steps toward a peace deal with Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Friday. Speaking at a conference in Moscow, Lavrov reaffirmed Russia’s willingness to...
‘Zelensky-linked’ Ukrainian blogger ridicules passing of Pope
MENAFN
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Sergey Sternenko, a right-wing Ukrainian blogger and former leader of the ultranationalist Right Sector group in Odessa, has sparked outrage by mocking the death of Pope Francis. The Vatican announced the pontiff's passing at age 88 on...
Putin hails legacy of Pope Francis
MENAFN
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has expressed his condolences following the death of Pope Francis, praising the late pontiff's legacy and his efforts to promote dialogue between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Vatican. Pope Francis, who led...
Leo XIV gets initiated as first American pope
MENAFN
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) History was made at the Vatican on Thursday as Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old from Chicago, was elected as the first American pope. Taking the papal name Leo XIV, he greeted thousands from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica,...
Ukrainian FM claims country wants Putin-Zelensky meeting
MENAFN
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has expressed interest in a face-to-face meeting between President Vladimir Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov recently said...
Zelenskyy Warns of Russian Advancements
MENAFN
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Russian military forces are attempting to push into Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, according to a report by a national news agency on Wednesday. During a press briefing on Tuesday,...
Zelenskyy Says Russia Aims to Breach Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Region
MENAFN
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian forces are aiming to breach Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region amid their ongoing military campaign, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a news outlet reported on Wednesday. “They will do everything to cross the...
Trump Addresses Zelensky’s Change in Attitude Towards Russia
MENAFN
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump recently shared his observations about Ukrainian Leader Vladimir Zelensky following their meeting in the Vatican over the weekend. According to Trump, Zelensky appeared to be "calmer" and seemed more open...
Ukraine Wants Zelensky, Putin Direct Talks
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has expressed a willingness for a direct meeting between its Leader, Vladimir Zelensky, and Russian Leader Vladimir Putin, according to statements made by the Ukrainian foreign minister, Andrey Sibiga. This development highlights...
FM states Ukraine welcoming Putin-Zelensky meeting
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine is interested in holding direct talks between President Vladimir Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga. His comments come as discussions between Russian and Ukrainian...
Media reports Ukraine ‘pressuring’ Italy for sideline summit at Pope’s funeral
MENAFN
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine is reportedly pressuring Italy to arrange a mini-summit on the Ukraine conflict during Pope Francis' funeral this week. Around 140 delegations are expected to attend the Vatican on Saturday morning to honor the late pontiff, who...
Trump, Zelensky Hold "Productive" Talks Ahead of Pope's Funeral
MENAFN
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met on Saturday in Vatican City, ahead of Pope Francis' funeral. According to a spokesperson from Kiev, the two leaders held a conversation prior to the ceremony,...
Trump, Putin Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire
MENAFN
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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...
Biggest-ever aid cut by G7 members a death sentence for millions of people, says Oxfam
Oxfam
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June 13, 2025
Aid cuts could cost millions of lives and leave girls, boys, women and men without access to enough food, water, education, health treatment G7 countries are making deliberate and deadly choices by cutting life-saving aid, enabling atrocities, and...
Zelenskyy: Russia Avoids Direct Talks, Welcomes U.S. Partnership
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Tuesday that Russia is "afraid of direct negotiations," also confirming his willingness to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the Vatican during Pope Francis's funeral, according to a...
Zelenskyy Says Russia is ‘afraid of direct negotiations’
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Tuesday that Russia appears to be “afraid of direct negotiations,” expressing this view during a press event covered by the media. He also confirmed his willingness to engage with United...
Putin Expresses Condolences, Addresses Pope Francis' Legacy
MENAFN
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Leader Vladimir Putin has conveyed his deepest sympathies and acknowledged the lasting impact of the late Pope Francis. He specifically commended the Pope's efforts to promote communication between the Russian Orthodox Church and the...
Ukrainian Activist Makes Fun of Pope Francis' Death
MENAFN
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A right-wing Ukrainian activist and military blogger, who was once reportedly offered a position by Vladimir Zelensky, has seemingly mocked the death of Pope Francis. The Vatican revealed on Monday morning that the leader of the Catholic...
Pope Francis passes away
MENAFN
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88, according to a statement released by the Vatican. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, confirmed that Francis died peacefully on Monday...
Pope Francis Passes Away at 88 After Prolonged Health Crisis
MENAFN
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following a long battle with illness, the Vatican confirmed on Monday. He had been suffering from a "prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis" linked to thrombocytopenia, as previously reported by...