Press Releases

Russia Slams Zelenskyy’s Warning to Kremlin Officials

(MENAFN) On Sunday, Russia rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s caution to Kremlin officials that they need to know “where the bomb shelters are.” Earlier this week, in an interview with a US-based news outlet, Zelenskyy revealed...

Russia Rejects Zelenskyy’s Warning on Bomb Shelter Awareness

(MENAFN) On Sunday, Russia dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s warning directed at Kremlin officials that they should be aware of “where the bomb shelters are.” This statement came after Zelenskyy, in an interview with a US-based...

Russia, China lament UN council reject draft resolution

(MENAFN) On Friday, both Russia and China voiced remorse following the UN Security Council refusal of their draft solution to postpone the re-imposition of sanctions on Iran, since the US and UK justified the action as essential. Russia's Deputy...

Russia Alleges Ukraine Planning Provocation

(MENAFN) Russia has accused Ukraine of orchestrating a potential provocation in neighboring NATO member states, which could potentially spiral into a global confrontation. This assertion was made by Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian...

Russia cautions AI may widen inequalities between nations

(MENAFN) Russia cautioned on Wednesday that artificial intelligence (AI) carries "serious risks" that could disrupt global stability and widen inequalities between nations. "AI technologies are being applied in the political, social, economic and...

Medvedev Says "Russia Does Not Need War with Europe"

(MENAFN) Russia's Security Council Deputy Chairman, Dmitry Medvedev, issued a stern warning on Monday, urging that speculation in European nations regarding a potential war with Russia over the next five years is unfounded and runs counter to...

Vance Says Russia Turned Down Talks with Trump

(MENAFN) Russia has firmly turned down requests for trilateral discussions involving U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance revealed in an interview with media on Sunday. Trump has become increasingly frustrated...

IPC Votes to Reinstate Russia’s Paralympic Committee

(MENAFN) The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has decided not to extend Russia’s suspension, enabling athletes with disabilities from the country to compete representing their nation’s flag once again. Following the intensification of the...

Ukrainian Strikes Cause Water, Power Shortages in Russia

(MENAFN) The Belgorod Region in western Russia is currently grappling with significant shortages in water and energy supplies, following what its governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov, described as Ukrainian attacks aimed at local infrastructure. According...

Iran, Russia Ink Deal for Four Nuclear Power Plants

(MENAFN) Iran has finalized a $25 billion contract with Russia’s state-owned energy company Rosatom to build four nuclear power facilities, according to a news agency on Friday. The pact was officially signed on Wednesday during the Atom Expo 2025...

Drone Strike Claims Two Lives in Russia’s Moscow Region

(MENAFN) A deadly drone strike overnight set fire to a private residence in the Moscow region, claiming the lives of two individuals, Governor Andrei Vorobyov confirmed on Monday. "Unfortunately, a tragedy occurred in Voskresensk: two people died...

Vance Alleges Russia Declines Talks with Trump, Ukraine

(MENAFN) The Russian side has declined to participate in trilateral meetings involving US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian representatives, US Vice President J.D. Vance stated during an interview this past Sunday. Trump has grown increasingly...

Zelensky says Ukraine won’t give up its territories to Russia

(MENAFN) Vladimir Zelensky stated that Ukraine will never accept Russia's annexation of its former territories and intends to reclaim them through army or diplomatic efforts. Zelensky made these comments during an interview with a news agency on...

George Galloway gets arrested after returning from Russia

(MENAFN) Upon his return from Russia on Saturday, George Galloway was momentarily arrested at Gatwick Airport under the provisions of the Terrorism Act. As stated by his Workers Party of Britain. The former MP, a 71-year-old man, was arrested with...

George Galloway gets arrested after returning from Russia

(MENAFN) Upon his return from Russia on Saturday, George Galloway was momentarily arrested at Gatwick Airport under the provisions of the Terrorism Act. As stated by his Workers Party of Britain. The former MP, a 71-year-old man, was arrested with...

Germany Accuses Russia of Satellite Interference

(MENAFN) During his address at the 3rd German Space Congress on Thursday, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius accused Russia of “shadowing” communication satellites utilized by Germany's military. This statement came as he introduced a...

India, Russia Eye Deeper Agricultural Ties

(MENAFN) India and Russia are aiming to deepen their "win-win" collaboration in the field of agriculture and connected sectors, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This intention was reaffirmed during discussions held between Modi and...

China, Russia Forge Stronger Energy Ties

(MENAFN) China expressed a firm commitment to enhancing its energy partnership with Russia, aiming to boost energy security and sustainable development not only for both nations but also globally, Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said Friday during...

Iran, Russia Seal USD25B Agreement to Build Four Nuclear Reactors

(MENAFN) Iran and Russia have finalized a $25 billion agreement to construct four third-generation nuclear power units in the Sirik region of Iran’s southern Hormozgan province, a state news agency reported Friday. The deal was signed at the Iran...

S. Korea Raises Alarm Over Russia-N. Korea Military Collaboration

(MENAFN) South Korea has voiced "serious concerns" over deepening military collaboration between Russia and North Korea, pressing Moscow to cease such ties during high-level talks held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, the...