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European state’s leader suggests Xi Jinping statue
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) At the unveiling of a new sports complex built to FIFA and UEFA standards, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko suggested adding a statue of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the venue. The complex, which also includes an Olympic-grade...
Putin praises Trump efforts
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced strong approval of US President Donald Trump on Friday, describing him as a “courageous man” and expressing a willingness to meet for direct talks aimed at advancing cooperation between Moscow and...
Moscow states Israel-Iran ceasefire is not framwork for ending Russia-Ukriane war
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow has dismissed suggestions that the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran could serve as a framework for ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The Kremlin asserted that the nature and background of the two conflicts are...
Russian soldiers return from Ukraine after prisioner exchange
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A number of Russian military personnel have been returned from Ukrainian-controlled territory following a prisoner exchange, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on Thursday. According to the ministry, the swap was conducted under the...
Short dramas, wide reach: Hengdian World Studios co-hosts cross-cultural film exchange
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 17, 2025
HENGDIAN, China, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hengdian Group subsidiary, Hengdian World Studios, and Shanghai-based Spanish film company, Dalynn Studio, co-hosted the International Short Drama & Cross-Cultural Film Cooperation Exchange last...
Russia, Ukraine swap additional POWs
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine carried out a third prisoner of war exchange on Thursday as part of a major swap deal reached in Istanbul earlier this month, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. The released soldiers are currently in Belarus and...
Lithuania Premier dismisses Zelensky’s recent ‘Russian threat’ allegation
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Prime Minister of Lithuania, Gintautas Paluckas, dismissed concerns raised by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky that the upcoming Russian-Belarusian Zapad-2025 military drills pose a danger. Paluckas made these comments in Vilnius...
Russia prohibits World of Tanks game publisher
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A Russian court has banned the activities of Lesta Group’s owners, citing their support for Ukraine’s armed forces, according to TASS. This marks the first time a gaming company has faced such a ruling in Russia. Lesta Group, a St....
Chinese President Misses BRICS Summit for First Time
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping will not participate in the upcoming 17th BRICS summit scheduled for July 6-7 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, marking the first occasion he has missed this key gathering, according to a report by the media on...
New Children’s Book Explains Why 'Lady Needed Space'—and Teaches Child Readers to Respect Others’ Needs
EIN Presswire
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July 3, 2025
written by Audrey Weatherstone; illustrated by Natalia Logvanova; on sale May 20, 2025 RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Belle Isle Books of Richmond, Virginia, is proud to announce the release of a new picture book...
Russia, Ukraine Finalize Another Prisoner Exchange Deal
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, the Russian Defense Ministry announced another prisoner of war exchange with Ukraine, fulfilling agreements reached during the June 2 talks in Istanbul. The ministry confirmed that both sides swapped equal numbers of servicemen...
Russia, Ukraine Hold Prisoner Exchange Deal
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine have completed another swap of captured personnel, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Friday. This action follows agreements made during discussions held in Istanbul on June 2. The ministry affirmed that both...
Russia announces preparation to return remains of 1,212 Ukrainian soldiers
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has announced that it is prepared to return the remains of 1,212 deceased Ukrainian soldiers, the first group of over 6,000 bodies it has offered to repatriate as part of a unilateral humanitarian gesture agreed upon during recent...
Russia announces willingness to prioritize POW swap with Ukraine
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has signaled its willingness to prioritize and expedite a prisoner exchange and the return of fallen soldiers’ remains, Deputy Defense Minister Aleksandr Fomin stated following recent negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul. The...
Russia, Ukraine conduct additional POW swap
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine have completed another prisoner exchange, marking the latest swap in a series held since the start of the week. The most recent exchange took place on Saturday, with both sides confirming the transfer of captives....
International Forum of Ministers of Education starts in Russia
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The 3rd International Forum of Ministers of Education, titled “Shaping the Future,” officially opened on Wednesday in Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Tatarstan Republic. The two-day event has brought together top education officials from...
Moscow, Kiev exchange additional POWs
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday that a second group of Russian prisoners of war has been released from Ukrainian custody as part of a significant prisoner swap deal reached between Moscow and Kiev last week in Istanbul....
Russia, Ukraine make inmate exchange of under 25s
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine have carried out a new prisoner exchange involving soldiers under the age of 25, according to a statement from Russia’s Defense Ministry released on Monday. The ministry announced via Telegram that a group of Russian...
Survey indicates Russians naming new top enemy to replace US
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) For the first time in 13 years, the United States is no longer viewed as Russia’s primary adversary, according to a new poll by the Levada Center, a research group labeled a "foreign agent" in Russia due to its Western funding. The...
2nd International Film Festival for Eurasian countries wraps up in Sochi, Russia
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The 2nd International Film Festival for Eurasian countries, Eurasia-KinoFest, recently wrapped up in Sochi, Russia. The event spanned over a week and welcomed participants from 26 nations, showcasing films across three categories:...