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Kremlin says Russia is interested in negotiations despite striking Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Thursday that Russia remains open to negotiations with Ukraine even as its military continues strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure. Peskov emphasized that Russian attacks target only military and...
Hungary Imposes Travel Ban on Ukrainian Commander Over Pipeline Assaults
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has imposed a travel ban on Robert Brovdy, commander of a Ukrainian military unit, blocking his entry into Hungary and the entire Schengen Area due to concerns over national security linked to recent assaults on the Druzhba oil...
Oil deliveries from Russia to Hungary, Slovakia resume after Ukraine’s attacks
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Oil deliveries from Russia to Hungary and Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline have resumed following disruptions from recent Ukrainian attacks, officials confirmed. The pipeline, a crucial energy lifeline spanning over 4,000 km, has been...
International Relations on South Africa’s foreign policy engagements and diplomatic achievements
South African Government
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August 28, 2025
Tribute to Ambassador Mahlangu We would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute the late Ambassador Mahlangu who was serving as South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya. The Late Ambassador Mahlangu was also accredited to Somalia. He was...
President Lai meets delegation from Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China
Taiwan President News
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August 27, 2025
TAIWAN, August 27 - Details 2025-08-28 President Lai attends opening ceremony of 53rd Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians’ Union General Assembly On the morning of August 28, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening ceremony of the 53rd...
President Lai attends opening ceremony of 53rd Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians’ Union General Assembly
Taiwan President News
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August 28, 2025
TAIWAN, August 28 - Details 2025-08-27 President Lai meets delegation from Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China On the afternoon of August 27, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC). In...
Switzerland Ready to Broker Peace Talks in Ukraine
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Switzerland is ready to leverage its diplomatic influence to advance peace in Ukraine, Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter declared on Thursday during talks with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko. According to an official...
Ukrainian channel says Russia's “cringe” show is threat to nation
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A major Ukrainian Telegram channel has criticized the widespread popularity of the Russian children’s cartoon Masha and the Bear, calling it the “cringe of the day.” The series, which follows the adventures of a playful little girl named...
Poll reveals majority of Germans think Ukraine should exchange territory for peace
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent survey indicates that just over half of Germans believe Ukraine should agree to give up territory to Russia in order to secure peace, according to reports. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has consistently dismissed such...
Hungary takes legal action against EU for sending Russia’s assets to Ukraine
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has filed a legal procedure against the European Union’s decision to direct frozen Russian assets toward military assistance for Ukraine, a measure that was implemented despite Budapest’s opposition. After the outbreak of the...
UK Calls in Russian Ambassador After Missile Hits Kyiv British Council
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom has formally summoned the Russian ambassador in response to missile attacks targeting the British Council building in Kyiv. "Putin’s strikes last night killed civilians, destroyed homes and damaged buildings, including...
Russia Launches Strikes on Ukraine’s Military Complexes, Airbases
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian forces launched a coordinated strike against Ukraine’s military-industrial complexes and airbases, the Russian Defense Ministry announced Thursday. The offensive employed long-range, precision-guided air-launched weapons,...
Russian Assault on Kyiv Claims 14 Lives
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A deadly Russian assault on Ukraine's capital killed at least 14 people, among them three children, Ukrainian officials confirmed Thursday. The attack, one of the deadliest in recent months, struck multiple residential neighborhoods...
Fourteen civilians get murdered by Russian attack on Kyiv
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A Russian strike on Kyiv early Thursday resulted in at least 14 fatalities, including three children, Ukrainian authorities reported. The Kyiv City Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that by 11 am local time (0800GMT), the death toll had...
WSJ states EU is unhappy about plan of sending troops to Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A large portion of the European Union population is reluctant to send troops to Ukraine after any ceasefire or peace agreement, citing a lack of firm US “security guarantees” and concerns about being drawn into conflict with Russia,...
Zelensky assigns ex-Deputy Prime Minister as ambassador to US despite corruption allegations
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has appointed former Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishina as the country’s new ambassador to the United States, despite ongoing corruption allegations linked to her previous government roles. In...
US Vice President defends earlier fights with Zelensky as ‘learning moment’
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) US Vice President J.D. Vance has defended his heated exchange with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier this year, saying the confrontation revealed weaknesses in Washington’s previous approach to the conflict and was “useful”...
Ukraine, Russia Both Claim Shooting Down Drones
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine reported on Wednesday that its air defenses successfully intercepted 74 out of 95 drones launched by Russia since Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, Russian authorities asserted they destroyed 26 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)...
Ukraine states Russia’s army is trying to establish foothold in Dnipropetrovsk’s region
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian forces have acknowledged that Russian troops have entered the eastern industrial region of Dnipropetrovsk, attempting to establish a foothold. "This is the first attack of such a large scale in Dnipropetrovsk region," said...
Ukraine puts Woody Allen on ‘kill list’ for participating in Moscow Film Week
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Woody Allen has been included on a Ukrainian state-linked list of adversaries after taking part in a Russian film event, according to reports. The 89-year-old filmmaker appeared via videolink at Moscow International Film Week on Sunday,...