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Russia Says It Captured Zaporozhskoe in Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Russia’s Defense Ministry declared that its “Vostok” troop unit has captured the settlement of Zaporozhskoe in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region. The ministry’s official statement credited the takeover to decisive actions carried...
Russia, Ukraine Conclude Swap of 146 Prisoners
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine completed a significant prisoner exchange on Sunday, with each side releasing 146 captives following mediation efforts led by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Russian Defense Ministry stated that 146 of its...
Russia, Ukraine Conduct Major Prisoner Exchange
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant development, both Russia and Ukraine exchanged 146 prisoners of war each on Sunday, as confirmed by the Russian Defense Ministry. Alongside the military personnel, Moscow also received eight civilians who had been...
Russia Sets Conditions for Possible Zelensky Meeting
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia remains open to dialogue with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, acknowledging him as the “de facto head of the regime” in Kiev, but insists that any agreements must be signed by a legitimate Ukrainian representative, Russian...
Russia demands UN Security Council meeting over Nord Stream sabotage
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has requested an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council following the arrest of a Ukrainian man in Italy, allegedly linked to the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage in the Baltic Sea. Explosions measuring 2.1 and 2.3 on the...
Moscow says Ukraine should be investigated on ‘subversion’ in Africa
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has accused Ukraine of supplying weapons, drones, and training to militants carrying out coordinated attacks on governments in Africa’s Sahel region. Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s deputy UN representative, made the claims during a UN...
From Mikhail Shvydkoy, Special Representative of Russian President on International Cultural Cooperation
President of Azerbaijan
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August 25, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, August 25 - 25 August 2025, 17:19 To Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva, First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Esteemed and dear Mehriban Aliyeva. I sincerely congratulate you on the occasion of your birthday, which you celebrate at...
Ukraine Will Never Bow to Russian Demands: Zelenskyy
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a defiant message on Sunday, declaring that Ukraine will no longer accept imposed settlements in its war with Russia, even as U.S.-led peace initiatives gain momentum. “Ukraine will never...
Ukraine, Russia Both Report Drone Shootdowns
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s military announced on Monday that its air defense units successfully neutralized 76 out of 104 drones launched by Russian forces since Sunday evening, while Russia reported intercepting 21 Ukrainian drones during the same...
President Cyril Ramaphosa talks Russia-Ukraine peace with European leaders
South African Government
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August 25, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 23 August 2025, held talks with European leaders on the Russia-Ukraine peace efforts. The series of telephone calls held today follows meetings hosted by President Donald Trump with President Vladimir Putin,...
Russia Reports Seizure of Village in Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Russia asserted that it had gained control over another village located in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region. According to a statement issued by the Russian Defense Ministry, Russian military units reportedly secured the village...
Elina Valtonen Urges Maintaining Sanctions on Russia
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen emphasized on Monday that the global community must maintain firm pressure on Russia, regardless of whether the conflict in Ukraine ends. Speaking at Finland’s annual Ambassadors’ Day in Helsinki,...
Russian Forces Launch Strike on Ukrainian Missile, Drone Facilities
MENAFN
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian military forces struck a key Ukrainian missile storage facility and a drone manufacturing workshop, the Russian Defense Ministry reported Sunday. According to the ministry’s statement, the operation focused on a storage site...
Indian Foreign Minister Defends Oil Trade with Russia
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has pushed back against ongoing criticism from the United States, asserting that no one is “forced” to purchase petroleum products from India. His remarks came during a forum hosted by the Economic...
Russia Denies Claims of Undermining Peace Talks
MENAFN
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Foreign Ministry has rejected Western media reports suggesting that Moscow disrupted Ukraine peace negotiations with the United States by demanding its participation in talks concerning security guarantees for Kiev. On Friday,...
Lavrov Says Russia Is Not Interested by Territories
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that Russia holds no desire to annex Ukrainian territory, emphasizing instead that Moscow's priority is to shield ethnic Russians and Russian-speaking communities from alleged...
Finland Insists Russia Sanctions Must Persist Even If War Ceases
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen stressed on Monday that global pressure on Russia must persist even if the conflict in Ukraine concludes. Speaking at Finland’s annual Ambassadors’ Day in Helsinki, Valtonen told the event,...
Russia Calls for Urgent UN Meeting
MENAFN
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has urgently requested a United Nations Security Council session following the apprehension of a Ukrainian national in Italy. The individual is suspected of playing a role in the destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines, which...
Russia Moves Toward Full Ban on Vapes
MENAFN
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian legislators are preparing to introduce a new law that would prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes—commonly referred to as vapes—and associated liquids in the coming months. This initiative was announced by State Duma Chairman...
Russian FM rejected claims Moscow derailed peace negotiations with Washington
MENAFN
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Foreign Ministry has dismissed reports from Western outlets suggesting Moscow derailed peace negotiations with Washington by demanding involvement in any talks on security guarantees for Ukraine. According to those reports,...