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As the war in Ukraine reaches its fourth year with mounting casualties and deepening geopolitical rifts, Hungary is reiterating its willingness to host peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has reiterated that Budapest remains committed to the idea of diplomacy over continued warfare, even offering
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Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his country's commitment to the Bushehr nuclear reactor project in Iran, citing progress made and new contracts signed. Putin assured that Russia will continue to ensure the safety of personnel at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, with over 250 employees on site and
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US President Donald Trump faces a critical test in his foreign policy as the Israel-Iran conflict escalates, and an unlikely candidate, Russian President Vladimir Putin, emerges as a potential mediator. Despite Trump's initial reluctance to get involved, he is now considering Putin's offer to act as
Nuclear energy
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto met in St Petersburg, signing a declaration on strategic partnership and launching a 2 billion euro investment fund. The meeting comes as Moscow seeks to strengthen ties with the Global South, particularly in Southeast Asia, where Indonesia is the largest economy.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have urged an end to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, following a phone call between the two leaders. The presidents expressed a united front in their response to the crisis, with Xi calling for "major powers" to
Putin, Vladimir
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine remain high as the death toll from a large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv reaches 28, with 130 injured. The attack, carried out with 440 drones and 32 missiles, has sparked outrage and concern globally. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed fears of an attack
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is open to meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and talking with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, as he expressed his willingness to discuss a resolution to the war in Ukraine and the recent hostilities between Israel and Iran. Putin also offered to mediate an
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is angling to position himself as a mediator in the conflict between Israel and Iran, leveraging more than three years into his invasion of Ukraine to reassert his country's diplomatic relevance. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has strained Moscow's traditionally good
Nuclear energy
Russia's significant investment in forging ties with Iran has left Moscow heavily reliant on Tehran for military support, particularly in Ukraine. However, Israel's recent military assault on Iran's military infrastructure has compromised Iran's ability to supply Russia with drones and missiles. This
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As Israel's conflict with Iran escalates, the Kremlin is leveraging its diplomatic muscle to position itself as a mediator. Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered his services to President Trump, who has expressed his openness to the idea. However, this move is a ruse, with Putin's
Putin, Vladimir
Russian attacks on Kyiv resulted in one of the most horrific attacks, with at least 15 people killed and 75 injured, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated. The attack spanned multiple locations, with 27 locations reported to have been hit. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for a strong response from the international community,
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Russian President Vladimir Putin held a 50-minute telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, discussing the escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, Putin condemned Israel's military operation against Iran and expressed serious concern about the possible escalation of the
