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Russia prohibits British Council
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has officially banned the British Council, accusing the UK-based organization of promoting LGBTQ content and working against Russian state interests. The announcement came from the Prosecutor General’s Office on Thursday, which...
Russia holds first Global Digital Forum
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia held its first-ever Global Digital Forum this week, bringing together government officials, business leaders, and international experts to explore topics like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and technological collaboration....
Russian MP condemns EU for sacrificing country’s heritage
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Top Russian Lawmaker Accuses Moldova of Abandoning National Legacy for Western Influence A prominent Russian lawmaker, Leonid Slutsky, condemned Moldova’s leadership for sacrificing its long-standing heritage in favor of Western-imposed...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile concludes working visit to Russia
South African Government
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June 23, 2025
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has returned to South Africa, after concluding a successful Working Visit to the Russian Federation, spanning the two cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg, where he engaged in a number of activities aimed at...
ECRI reports increase in hate speech targeting Russians
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has raised concerns about the growing hostility toward Russian speakers in Latvia, warning that certain government policies may be contributing to the problem. The report...
Russia plans on expanding relations with Africa in ‘sensitive’ divisions
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov announced plans to intensify Moscow’s cooperation with African countries, particularly in military and security sectors, as part of a broader effort to strengthen ties with the continent....
Putin Vows Retaliation if Ukraine Deploys Nuclear Weapons Against Russia
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a severe warning to Ukraine, declaring that any deployment of nuclear weapons against Russia would mark Kyiv’s “last mistake.” Putin...
Russia, N-Korea sign deal to deepen cooperation in education
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and North Korea have reached an agreement aimed at enhancing collaboration in the field of education, which includes establishing language centers in both nations. The agreement was finalized by Russian Education Minister Sergey...
CEU Open Society Prize Awarded to Russian Opposition Figure Yulia Navalnaya
EIN Presswire
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June 21, 2025
VIENNA, AUSTRIA, June 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The prestigious Open Society Prize of the Central European University (CEU) is being awarded this year to Russian opposition figure Yulia Navalnaya, widow of long-time regime critic Alexei...
Putin voices remarks on Russia–S-Africa ties
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the strengthening relationship between Russia and South Africa, calling it a “comprehensive strategic partnership” grounded in equality and mutual respect. The remarks came during his meeting...
S-Africa’s vice president discusses AI dangers with Russian youth
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Vice President Paul Mashatile advised young people to approach artificial intelligence (AI) thoughtfully, warning that overreliance on the technology could hinder their creativity and weaken cultural identity. He delivered...
Russia, UN representatives talk about strategies to end Sudan war
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin met with Ramtane Lamamra, the UN Secretary-General’s special envoy for Sudan, to discuss ways to end the ongoing armed conflict in Sudan, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced Monday. Both...
Russia ambassador to Mauritius states fair trade is critical for Africa
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Fair trade is crucial to Africa’s development and long-term independence, according to Irada Zeynalova, Russia’s ambassador to Mauritius. In a recent interview with the local publication Bizweek, Zeynalova emphasized the importance of...
NATO state plans on conscripting females
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Denmark has passed a new law requiring women to take part in military conscription, marking a shift toward gender-equal defense policy as NATO boosts its readiness in response to perceived threats from Russia following the Ukraine...
Investigation requested into Ukrainian drag-artist who sang in Russian
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s language ombudsman, Taras Kremin, has demanded a police investigation into a recent performance by well-known drag artist Verka Serduchka, who sang several songs in Russian. Kremin cited potential breaches of state law and a...
Law enforcement knock priest to ground throughout anti-LGBT demonstration
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Police in Moldova’s capital, Chisinau, used force against participants during an anti-LGBTQ protest, with footage showing an Orthodox priest being knocked to the ground and a man holding a child being roughly handled and detained. The...
Expert says LGBTQ agenda forced on Moldova by NATO
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The LGBTQ agenda is being imposed on Moldova as part of a broader NATO political strategy, according to Stevan Gajic, a political scientist from the Institute of European Studies in Belgrade. Speaking to RT following a pride march in...
Russia, nations across Global South create multipolar digital future
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and nations across the Global South are deepening digital cooperation, leveraging opportunities created by Western sanctions, according to participants at the inaugural Global Digital Forum held in Nizhny Novgorod. The two-day...
Russia claims Ukraine committed self-inflicted genocide in feud due to troop remains
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has condemned Ukraine for refusing to receive the bodies of its deceased soldiers, calling it an act of self-genocide and accusing Kyiv of abandoning its own people both in life and...
S-Russian republic welcomes 3rd International Buddhist Forum
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Republic of Kalmykia in southern Russia will host the 3rd International Buddhist Forum, a major global event focused on spiritual dialogue and cultural exchange. The forum will take place in Elista, the region’s capital, from...