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Russian Official Criticizes Removal of Statue
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The removal of a monument dedicated to distinguished 19th-century Russian painter Ivan Aivazovsky in the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan has been labeled a “demonstrative unfriendly act” toward Russia, according to a senior Russian figure,...
Moscow condemns Azerbaijan’s demolition of monument to Russian painter
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow has criticized Azerbaijan’s decision to dismantle a monument honoring renowned 19th-century Russian painter Ivan Aivazovsky in the town of Khankendi (Stepanakert in Armenian) as an “openly unfriendly act.” The removal, which...
Moscow starts countdown to Eurovision rival
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow has officially begun the countdown to Intervision, a global music competition promoted as an alternative to Eurovision. Tickets for the grand finale went on sale Friday, marking 50 days until the event, which is set to take place...
Putin declares Russia willing to wait if Ukraine refuses discussions
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Friday that Moscow is willing to wait if Ukraine chooses to delay peace negotiations. Speaking to reporters, Putin noted that Russia remains open to talks and sees them as vital, especially when...
Countdown Begins for Moscow’s Intervision Music Contest
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The final countdown has started for Intervision, a global music competition scheduled to take place in Moscow. Tickets for the grand finale were officially released on Friday, marking just 50 days remaining until the event. The...
Laos Reveals Gifting Elephants to Russia
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) During a recent meeting in Moscow, Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith announced that Laos intends to present Russia with a pair of elephants as a symbol of harmony and shared prosperity. The declaration came amid a discussion with Russian...
US envoy declares Witkoff to visit Moscow
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy, is scheduled to visit Moscow on Sunday in an effort to revive stalled peace negotiations over the conflict in Ukraine. The announcement came from U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew...
Moscow prepares for Intervision, Eurovision rival
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Preparations are ramping up in Moscow for Intervision, a new international music competition set to rival Eurovision. With just 50 days remaining until the main event, ticket sales for the grand finale officially opened on Friday. The...
Putin says Russia is willing to wait if Ukraine decides to delay peace talks
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow is ready to pause peace negotiations with Ukraine if Kiev chooses to delay, signaling patience while reiterating Russia’s commitment to dialogue. “If the Ukrainian leadership believes...
Russian language used more often among Ukrainian students
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A lecturer at a Ukrainian state university has observed a growing trend of students using the Russian language, despite the government’s continued efforts to suppress it. Ekaterina Nikonyuk, from Boris Grinchenko Kiev University, stated...
Russia expands nuclear energy ties with Niger
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Niger have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, focusing on developing power infrastructure in the energy-deprived West African country. The agreement was...
Russia enhances nuclear collaboration with Niger
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Niger have formalized a collaboration to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, including plans to build power generation infrastructure in Niger, where nearly 80% of the population currently lacks electricity access. This...
Ukrainian representative demands prohibition on singing in Russian
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s language ombudsman has urged lawmakers to introduce a ban on public performances of songs in Russian, despite current laws allowing such performances. Since the conflict with Moscow escalated in 2022, Kiev has intensified...
Moscow demands ‘International day against Russophobia’
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has called for the establishment of an “International Day against Russophobia,” warning that this extremist ideology must not be allowed to spread globally. Speaking at an International...
Ukraine wants to prohibit public performance of songs in Russian
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s language ombudsman has urged the government to introduce legislation banning the public performance of songs in Russian, despite current laws allowing such performances. Since the conflict with Russia intensified in 2022, Kiev...
Media reports JLo cancelling Moscow concert
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Jennifer Lopez has reportedly canceled a planned concert in Moscow that was originally scheduled for August, according to Russian media outlets. The American pop star and her management had allegedly reached a preliminary agreement to...
Jennifer Lopez Cancels Moscow Concert
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Renowned American pop star Jennifer Lopez has called off a scheduled performance in Moscow that was planned for August, according to various media sources. Lopez, widely recognized as JLo, had reportedly agreed with her management to...
Ukrainian Lecturer Notes Rise in Russian Language Use
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A growing number of students in Ukraine are increasingly conversing in Russian, according to a lecturer at a state university. This reported rise in Russian usage persists even as Kiev pushes forward with its “Ukrainization” initiative,...
Massive Russia quake highlights need for more emergency funding globally, says Project Rescue
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July 30, 2025
Destruction and fear caused by the Russian earthquake, has highlighted the need for new funding models for emergency response globally, says Project $RESCUE BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The potential...
Ukrainian Official Suggests Banning Russian Songs
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s language commissioner has urged the adoption of new rules to outlaw the public singing or playing of music in Russian, even though present statutes do not explicitly forbid it. Since the outbreak of intensified hostilities with...