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Russian Consul General Aleksei Malenko welcomes the Andrei Stenin Press Photo exhibition to Cape Town
The prestigious Andrei Stenin International Photo Exhibition makes its historic debut at Cape Town's Castle of Good Hope, bringing together South African and Russian cultural ties through world-class photojournalism. This landmark event, featuring among the world's top 10 photojournalism showcases, marks a significant milestone in cultural exchange between the two BRICS nations.
Macron to present Trump with 'proposals' on peace in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Washington to challenge Donald Trump's unilateral approach to Ukraine peace talks.
Macron warns: No Ukraine peace without robust security guarantees
French President Emmanuel Macron warns that any peace deal in Ukraine must include robust security guarantees, following crucial talks with President Zelensky.
EU wants to create new fund for military aid to Ukraine
The European Union is set to establish a groundbreaking military aid fund for Ukraine, potentially worth billions of euros, partially funded by frozen Russian assets.
Trump's Ukraine envoy to meet Polish president amid Ukraine war shift
In a significant diplomatic move, Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg is set to meet Polish President Andrzej Duda in Warsaw, as Washington intensifies efforts for Ukraine peace talks.
US-Russia alliance could usher in 'New Era of global peace
A groundbreaking US-Russia alliance could transform global geopolitics, suggests former US Fine Arts Commissioner Rodney Mims Cook Jr.
Kremlin: 'Significant part of Ukraine wants to be Russia'
In a significant diplomatic development, the Kremlin endorses Donald Trump's controversial suggestion about Ukraine's future Russian alignment, while both nations continue trading strategic strikes on energy infrastructure.
Lavrov: Russia to cut ties with 'discriminatory' global bodies
In a significant diplomatic shift, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced plans to drastically revise Russia's involvement with international organisations, citing 'discriminatory approaches' and the West's manipulation of global institutions.
Putin praises Foreign Ministry's Defence of Russian interests amid global tensions
In a powerful message marking Diplomatic Worker's Day, President Putin lauded Russia's Foreign Ministry for its role in building a 'fair multipolar world order' while defending national interests during challenging international circumstances.
Kremlin calls Zelensky comment on direct talks with Putin 'empty words'
The Kremlin has dismissed Ukrainian President Zelensky's unprecedented offer for direct peace talks with Putin, citing a 2022 decree that banned negotiations. The rejection comes amid escalating tensions and accusations from both sides.
Russian missile kills five in east Ukraine town
A devastating Russian missile strike on Izyum has left five dead and 38 wounded, including a teenage girl, marking one of the deadliest attacks on the eastern Ukrainian city since its liberation in 2022. President Zelensky condemned the 'impossible cruelty' as the strike damaged both residential and government buildings, calling for increased international pressure on Moscow.
Russian forces killing more captured Ukrainian troops: United Nation
The UN has documented 79 executions of Ukrainian prisoners by Russian forces since August 2023, raising serious concerns about war crimes and human rights violations. The international body warns that inflammatory rhetoric from Russian public figures may be encouraging these unlawful acts, while both sides face accusations of prisoner mistreatment in the ongoing conflict.
Russian defence systems thwart major Ukrainian drone offensive
In one of the largest drone confrontations in the ongoing conflict, Russian air defence systems neutralised over 100 Ukrainian drones across nine regions, marking a significant escalation in aerial warfare.
Putin snubs Zelensky: Russia open to Ukraine talks but rejects direct meeting
In a dramatic development, Putin opens the door to Ukraine peace talks while simultaneously dismissing President Zelensky as 'illegitimate'. This, as US President Donald Trump steps into the fray with promises of a quick resolution.
Putin 'ready to meet' Trump for Ukraine peace talks, Kremlin confirms
In a significant diplomatic development, the Kremlin has confirmed President Putin's readiness to engage with US President Trump, particularly regarding Ukraine peace negotiations. As Trump calls for an immediate meeting, Moscow's spokesman Peskov indicates they're awaiting formal communication, highlighting the potential for a crucial breakthrough in international relations.
Ukraine says its drones struck Russian oil site, electronics plant
In a significant escalation, Ukraine launched a coordinated drone strike deep inside Russian territory, successfully targetting one of Russia's largest oil refineries, critical power infrastructure, and a military electronics facility.
Deadly Russian strike near Kyiv kills two as Trump threatens sanctions
A deadly Russian drone attack near Kyiv has claimed two lives and injured others, as tensions escalate amid potential peace negotiations and Trump's threats of increased sanctions against Moscow.
Deadly Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia: Baby among 25 wounded
A devastating Russian double-tap attack combining drones and missiles struck Zaporizhzhia on Thursday, killing one and wounding 25 people - including a two-month-old baby and four rescue workers. Emergency services battled the aftermath of the strategic strike that targeted both civilians and first responders in this key southern Ukrainian city.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says ending Ukraine conflict will require 'hard diplomacy'
Newly confirmed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasises the need for pragmatic diplomacy in resolving the Ukraine conflict, stating that neither side can achieve their 'maximalist goals', while acknowledging the complex nature of negotiations ahead.
China-Russia bond strengthens as Xi and Putin hold strategic video summit
In a strategically significant diplomatic exchange, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin conducted high-level talks via video link from Beijing's Great Hall of the People, demonstrating their growing alliance amid Western concerns. This virtual summit, amidst global geopolitical tensions and the ongoing Ukraine conflict, underscores Beijing's delicate balance between claimed neutrality and its deepening partnership with Moscow.
Ukraine critical infrastructure hit in 'massive' Russian attack
Ukrainian authorities in the west of the country said Wednesday that critical infrastructure facilities had been targeted in a "massive" Russian missile attack after air alerts sounded nationwide.
Russia-Iran Strategic Partnership agreement not targeted against anybody
The Comprehensive partnership agreement, which will be signed by Russian and Iranian presidents in Moscow, is not directed against any other country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Kremlin declines to accept responsibility for plane crash
The Kremlin on Thursday declined to say Russian forces accidentally shot at an Azerbaijani plane which crashed last month, despite Baku repeatedly urging it to accept responsibility for the fatal disaster.
Putin sends condolences to China's Xi over deadly tibet earthquake
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday sent his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, a letter of condolences over the tragic consequences of the earthquake in the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Putin scraps requirement to pay for gas via sanctions-hit bank
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday scrapped the requirement for foreign buyers of Russian gas to pay through Gazprombank, after the firm was slapped with US sanctions last month.