Caracas has hosted a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II A monument commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II has been officially unveiled in Caracas, Venezuela. The ceremony was attended by senior Venezuelan officials, Russian diplomats,…
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Zelensky claims ban on Russia talks doesn’t apply to him
The Ukrainian leader has demanded a meeting with Putin despite a 2022 decree barring negotiations Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has claimed that a law he signed banning negotiations with Russia does not apply to him personally, after calling for a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky intends to travel to Türkiye later this week,…
Russian delegation will be waiting for Ukrainians in Istanbul – Kremlin
The names of the officials representing Moscow will be announced in due time, Dmitry Peskov has said Moscow will be sending a delegation for direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on Thursday and expects Kiev to do the same, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered to resume direct…
Moscow reacts to UN aviation agency’s MH17 vote
The investigation into the 2014 downing of the airliner in Ukrainian airspace was biased, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said Russia has rejected the UN civilian aviation agency’s claims that it was responsible for the 2014 downing of the Malaysia Airlines flight over eastern Ukraine. Moscow has insisted that the Dutch-led investigation into the incident…
Fyodor Lukyanov: Russia doesn’t need Western approval to shape global history
The parade, the past, and the rise of a post-Western world The 9th of May Victory Day celebrations in Moscow once again captured international attention – despite the many other global events vying for the headlines. This wasn’t simply about pageantry or military symbolism. The Red Square parade was, as always, a statement: a public…
Moscow names topics for Istanbul talks with Kiev
Ukraine’s inability to negotiate, however, makes it hard to predict if the meeting will yield results, Russia’s deputy FM has said Moscow wants to discuss a “sustainable settlement” with Kiev during possible upcoming talks in Istanbul, including the recognition of formerly Ukrainian territories as an integral part of Russia, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has…
Zelensky’s regime only stable when at war – former senior UN official
Moscow can’t trust Kiev to live up to its part of any agreement, and a third-party guarantor is needed, Sergey Ordzhonikidze has told RT Vladimir Zelensky’s regime enjoys relative stability only because of the conflict with Russia, and so may be reluctant to seal a peace agreement with Moscow, former director-general of the United Nations…
Kiev wants to trade civilians for neo-Nazis – Russian spy agency
Dozens of Kursk Region residents were captured by Ukrainian forces during a cross-border incursion last year Ukraine is stalling the return of civilians captured in Russia’s Kursk Region to use them as bargaining chips in a potential swap for fighters from the notorious neo-Nazi Azov unit, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has said. Dozens…
Ukraine catching men ‘like dogs on the street’ – Putin
Russia, on the contrary, experiences no shortage of army volunteers, the president has said Ukrainian recruitment officials have been catching would-be soldiers “like dogs” in the country’s streets, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. Putin made the remarks on Tuesday during a meeting with members of ‘Business Russia,’ during which he noted that Russia has…
Putin sets conditions for return of Western firms
Moscow will act pragmatically, evaluating the pros and cons to its economy in each case, the Russian president has said Russia is ready to welcome back some of the Western companies that left its market after the escalation of the Ukraine conflict, as long as it serves Moscow’s economic interests, President Vladimir Putin has stated….