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Russian Speakers in Latvia Face Hate Speech
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has highlighted a growing trend of hostile rhetoric aimed at Russian-speaking individuals in Latvia. The commission suggested that the naturalization policies applied to...
Russian presidential aide criticizes NATO Secretary-General over his remarks about peace negotiations
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, who is also Moscow’s lead negotiator in talks with Kiev, criticized NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte for his remarks about the peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Rutte had accused...
Russia, Republika Srpska ink education partnership agreement
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Republika Srpska, an autonomous region in Bosnia and Herzegovina, have formalized a partnership to enhance collaboration in education. The agreement was signed during the Third International Forum of Ministers of Education,...
Russia, Burkina Faso Sign Nuclear Deal
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Burkina Faso have officially sealed a pact to broaden their cooperation in the field of civilian nuclear energy. The deal encompasses collaborative efforts in areas such as radiation technology applications and the education...
Moscow, Pyongyang consent enhancing education relations
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and North Korea have agreed to strengthen their collaboration in education, including the establishment of language centers in both countries. The agreement was signed by Russian Education Minister Sergey Kravtsov and North Korean...
Russia shares ‘multipolar world’ education model with allies
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Education Minister Aleksey Kravtsov announced that Moscow will introduce an education model aimed at preparing students to contribute to building a “multipolar world.” The announcement came ahead of the international ‘Shaping the...
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....
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...
President Cyril Ramaphosa participates in XVII Brics Summit in Brazil, 6 to 7 Jul
South African Government
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July 7, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, attend the XVII BRICS Summit from 6 to 7 July 2025 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. BRICS is a political and...
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...
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...