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US Restricts Ukraine’s Use of Long-Range Missiles
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Pentagon has discreetly limited Ukraine’s access to a U.S.-produced long-range missile system for use against Russian forces, according to a Saturday report by The Wall Street Journal. The decision has ultimately been placed in the...
Slovakia denounces Ukraine’s actions of hitting Russia’s oil pipeline system
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovakia has criticized Ukraine for its recent strikes on the Druzhba oil pipeline, calling them an “unacceptable” threat to the country’s energy security. The Druzhba pipeline, one of the world’s longest, transports crude oil about 4,000...
Woody Allen to participate in Moscow International Film Week
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Renowned American filmmaker Woody Allen is set to take part in Moscow International Film Week, which begins this Saturday, according to event announcements. The festival is expected to draw dozens of international participants despite...
Czech President Backs Ukraine Peacekeeping Mission
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The president of the Czech Republic declared on Thursday that the nation ought to take part in a peacekeeping operation in Ukraine. Prague’s engagement in an upcoming peacekeeping effort would be “appropriate” considering the country’s...
Media Explains Trump’s Ways to Persuade Russia, Ukraine
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a report published by Politico on Friday, US President Donald Trump believes that Russia should be "coaxed" into entering peace negotiations with Ukraine, while Ukraine can be "pressured" into the process due to its strong...
Trump seeks to ‘coax’ Russia but ‘pressure’ Ukraine into discussions
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump believes Russia should be “coaxed” into peace talks with Ukraine, while Kiev could be “pressured” due to its reliance on Western support, according to sources cited by Politico. Trump views Russia as holding the...
Pentagon Bars Ukraine from Using U.S. Long-Range Missiles Against Russia
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Pentagon has quietly halted Ukraine’s ability to deploy US-made long-range missile systems against Russian targets, with final authorization reportedly controlled by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to media on Saturday. This...
Trump ‘angry’ over Ukrainian assaults on main Russian pipeline to EU
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has reportedly voiced anger over Ukrainian attacks on the Druzhba pipeline, a major route delivering Russian oil to Central Europe, according to Hungarian officials. Balazs Orban, political director to Prime...
US consents selling of cruise missiles to Ukraine
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has authorized the sale of 3,350 air-launched ERAM cruise missiles to Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday, citing unnamed US officials. The missiles, with a range of up to 280 miles, are expected to arrive...
Trump promises ‘very important decision’ on Ukraine in near future
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will make a significant decision on the Ukraine conflict within the next two weeks, contingent on the positions of both Moscow and Kiev. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said he has...
US to transfer cruise missiles to Ukraine
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has authorized the transfer of 3,350 extended-range air-launched cruise missiles to Ukraine, according to reports citing American officials. The weapons, capable of striking targets up to 280 miles away, are expected to...
EU gives Ukraine more than ten billion dollars from Russia’s frozen central bank reserves
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has so far provided Ukraine with €9 billion ($10.5 billion) this year in loans backed by profits generated from Russia’s frozen central bank reserves, according to newly released European Commission data. Moscow has...
Gabbard restricts intel publishing on Russia-Ukraine discussions
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has reportedly instructed intelligence agencies to withhold all information on Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations from foreign partners, CBS News reported Thursday. According to unnamed...
Pentagon prevents Ukraine from attacking Russian territory
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Pentagon has prevented Ukraine from using US-supplied long-range missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday, citing US officials. Since late spring, Washington has reportedly blocked...
Italy’s ambassador says Macron should “hop on a tram and go to Ukraine yourself"
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) France has called in Italy’s ambassador after Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini made comments deemed “unacceptable” regarding President Emmanuel Macron’s push for European troop deployments to Ukraine, according to diplomatic sources....
Russia intercepts Ukrainian drone close to nuclear power plant
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian authorities reported that a Ukrainian explosive drone was intercepted near a nuclear power facility in the Kursk region, an area that had previously seen months of Ukrainian military presence. The plant’s management stated that...
Macron invites Italian ambassador through call to personally fight in Ukraine
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) France has formally summoned Italy’s ambassador after Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini made disparaging comments about President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to deploy EU troops to Ukraine, according to French media. Salvini suggested...
Slovakia criticizes Ukraine’s recent assault on oil pipeline
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovakia has sharply criticized Ukraine over recent strikes on Russia’s Druzhba oil pipeline, warning that the attacks jeopardize the country’s energy security. The Druzhba network, one of the world’s largest, carries crude oil some 4,000...
Media reports US in discussions over Ukraine security part
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Senior US and European officials have been exploring possible security commitments to Ukraine, with discussions including the idea of European troops operating under American command—even without US ground forces directly involved,...
South African President Discusses Ukraine Peace with European Leaders
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa engaged in high-level talks with key European leaders on Saturday, intensifying diplomatic efforts to broker peace in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to a statement from the...