Press Releases

Lavrov says Alaska dialogue is ongoing between Trump, Putin

(MENAFN) Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that discussions initiated by the Alaska summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are continuing, with both countries still able to advance based on agreements reached...

US wants Japan to stop importing from Russia energy

(MENAFN) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Wednesday that he communicated to Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato the Trump administration’s expectation that Japan cease importing energy from Russia. "Minister Kato and I also...

Hungarian FM says nation cannot meet its energy needs without Russian

(MENAFN) Hungary cannot fulfill its energy requirements without Russian oil and gas and has no plans to stop imports, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said at the Russian Energy Week forum in Moscow. He emphasized that the country’s energy...

Syria Eyes Restoring Strategic Ties with Russia

(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa declared on Wednesday that his country is ready to renew its longstanding alliance with Russia, emphasizing the importance of their historic cooperation and mutual strategic interests. “We respect all the...

Ukrainian envoy alleges Russia ‘has brilliant command of mood’ at UN

(MENAFN) Russia continues to exercise significant sway within the United Nations, despite Western attempts to isolate it, according to Andrey Melnik, Ukraine’s ambassador to the UN. In an interview with Suspilne on Monday, Melnik—known for once...

Belousov says NATO is keeping large army presence at Russia’s borders

(MENAFN) Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has criticized NATO for maintaining a significant forward military presence close to the country’s borders, citing heightened training and reconnaissance activities by the alliance. Speaking at a...

China Opposes UK Sanctions on Companies Linked to Russia

(MENAFN) China has lodged "stern representations" with the UK following London's move to sanction 11 Chinese companies accused of aiding Russia’s energy sector and providing critical defense equipment, according to state media reports Thursday. A...

Hungary Reaffirms Commitment to Russian Energy

(MENAFN) Hungary has emphasized its continued reliance on Russian oil and natural gas to meet its domestic energy demands, asserting it has no plans to cut ties with its long-standing supplier. Speaking at the Russian Energy Week forum held in...

U.S. Presses Japan to Cease Importing Russian Energy

(MENAFN) U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he has formally pressed Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato to end Japan’s purchases of Russian energy, in line with the Trump administration’s broader sanctions strategy....

Zelensky is hopeful Trump's meeting would end Ukraine-Russia war

(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv has completed preparations for his upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump, emphasizing that the discussions will cover both military and economic matters aimed at...

CBP interdicts vessel transporting 13 illegal aliens from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia reaching Puerto Rico

CABO ROJO, Puerto Rico – Air and Marine Operations, an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, interdicted a 41-foot sailing vessel transporting 13 illegal aliens near Combate beach on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 12. An AMO asset...

Ukrainian envoy says Russia maintains strong influence on UN

(MENAFN) The Latvian government has approved amendments to its refugee support law, significantly reducing financial assistance for Ukrainians and cutting several benefits. Latvia — one of Kiev’s strongest allies within the EU and home to at least...

Russian lawmakers want to ban Halloween, associating it with Satanism

(MENAFN) A regional lawmaker in Russia has demanded a complete prohibition of Halloween celebrations, claiming the Western holiday promotes Satanism, which is outlawed under Russian law. Mikhail Ivanov, a deputy from Bryansk Region and head of the...

Russian Lawmaker Urges Ban on Halloween

(MENAFN) A legislator from Russia’s Bryansk Region has advocated for the prohibition of Halloween, asserting that the celebration is linked to Satanism, which is outlawed in the country. Mikhail Ivanov, who also leads the group ‘Orthodox Russia,’...

Russia, Ukraine Peace Talks Enter Critical Phase

(MENAFN) The Kremlin announced on Sunday that the peace negotiations regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict have reached a “dramatic” phase amid what it described as increasing actions “from all sides.” In an interview with Russian...

Russian Official Blasts Europe’s Anti-Russian Frenzy

(MENAFN) European countries have rallied around a vehemently anti-Russian position that shuts down any prospects for diplomatic engagement with Moscow, said Yury Ushakov, a senior aide to the Russian president. In an interview with a Russian...

Putin’s ambassador states ongoing discussions between Russia, US

(MENAFN) Dialogue between Russia and the United States remains active under the framework established during the Alaska summit, despite earlier claims that Washington’s special envoy Steve Witkoff had lost standing within President Donald Trump’s...

Russia Mediates Peace Between Israel, Iran

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that Russia is acting as a mediator between Israel and Iran. He mentioned that West Jerusalem has reached out to Moscow for help in communicating its commitment to peace and its intention to avoid...

Putin Set to Reveal New Russian Weapon Soon

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that a new weapon system, previously disclosed but not yet unveiled, will soon be officially revealed, with testing progressing successfully. Speaking at a press conference Friday in...

Putin Hints at New Russian Weapon System

(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has indicated that Russia is poised to reveal a new military technology soon. During a press briefing in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, on Friday, he noted that tests of the undisclosed weapon have been...