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Press releases published on June 21, 2025
Russia inks nuclear energy agreement with Burkina Faso
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Burkina Faso have officially signed a cooperation agreement to advance the peaceful use of nuclear energy, including joint projects in radiation technologies and specialist training. The deal was formalized on Thursday at the St. …
Minister declares Russia on verge of recession
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s economy is nearing a potential recession, Economic Development Minister Maksim Reshetnikov cautioned on Thursday during a session at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025). Following the 2022 escalation in Ukraine, …
Nigeria becomes symbol of both hope, frustration in Africa’s energy landscape
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Nigeria, home to the massive Dangote Petroleum Refinery—one of the world’s largest with a capacity exceeding 600,000 barrels per day—has become a symbol of both hope and frustration in Africa’s energy landscape. Despite being celebrated across …
S-Africa’s vice president discusses AI dangers with Russian youth
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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 this …
Pro-regime alteration US senator applauds ‘our’ army attacks on Iran
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has openly suggested that Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran effectively amount to American military action, despite official denials from the U.S. government. His remarks came as Tehran accused Washington of being complicit …
Hungary proposes holding Ukraine peace discussions
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has reiterated its willingness to host peace negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated on Thursday. Since the conflict intensified in February 2022, Hungary has taken a unique …
Putin, Xi talk about Middle East predicament
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the escalating crisis in the Middle East during a phone call on Thursday, with Putin expressing Moscow’s willingness to mediate between Iran and Israel. The Kremlin said …
Media reports 5 percent spending demand divides NATO
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has rejected NATO’s proposal to raise member countries’ military spending to 5% of their GDP, calling the suggestion “unreasonable and counterproductive.” The demand followed US President Donald Trump’s push …
IAEA director UN watchdog states ‘hardly’ justification for assault on Iran
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) latest report does not justify Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran, according to the agency’s head, Rafael Grossi. The IAEA found no evidence that Iran is actively developing a nuclear weapon. Israel …
Former Russian leader cautions of new Chernobyl
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has cautioned that Israeli military actions targeting Iranian nuclear sites could spark a catastrophe on the scale of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. His warning came as speculation grows over …
Putin voices remarks on Russia–S-Africa ties
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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 with South …
Israel threatens with to Iran’s supreme president
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared on Thursday that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, “can no longer be allowed to exist,” effectively issuing a direct threat against the Iranian leader. This follows earlier media reports …
Mozambique demands global financial reform
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Mozambique has voiced support for creating a new global financial system that fosters sustainable economic development across Africa, expressing its willingness to collaborate with Russia in achieving this goal. During the ‘Russia-Africa Business …
EU plays risky game with Russia’s frozen assets
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union is considering investing the profits from frozen Russian assets into higher-risk ventures to increase funding for Ukraine’s war effort, according to sources cited by Politico. This strategy aims to boost returns without directly …
Putin states Israel ‘almost a Russian-speaking country’
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized Israel’s large Russian-speaking population as a significant factor in shaping Moscow’s approach to the Iran-Israel conflict. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on …
Top Democrat states US intel possesses no proof Iran creating nuclear arms
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) According to U.S. intelligence assessments, Iran has not taken steps toward developing nuclear weapons, despite its accumulation of enriched uranium. This conclusion, which has remained consistent since March, was reaffirmed this week, said …
US firms wish to go back to Russia
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) American companies are optimistic about the possibility of reestablishing ties with Russia as the Trump administration seeks to revive dialogue with Moscow, according to Robert Agee, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (AmCham …
Erdogan states Netanyahu ‘has surpassed Hitler’
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has strongly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of committing atrocities worse than those of Adolf Hitler, amid Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza and strikes on Iran. …
Trump trusts merely ‘agreement’ can solve Russia–Ukraine war
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump believes that a negotiated settlement is the only viable solution to the Russia–Ukraine conflict, according to State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce. Bruce confirmed during a press briefing on Friday that Trump’s …
Israel’s conflict with Iran is not about nuclear arms
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Claims by Israel, the United States, and their European allies that their military actions against Iran are “pre-emptive” strikes to stop Tehran from developing nuclear weapons are unfounded and echo the false justifications used to invade Iraq in …