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Ukraine’s Zelensky snubs African leaders’ peace bid by anti-Russia remarks
Jun 17, 2023 09:07Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rebuked visiting African leaders in their bid to ease tensions in the country’s raging conflict with Russia and insisting on the need to “free out land.”
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Putin: We may use nuclear arms only if Russia's existence is threatened
Jun 17, 2023 06:48Reiterating Moscow's nuclear posture, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the country may deploy nuclear weapons only if Russia's existence is threatened.
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Putin says shift to national currencies indicates 'end for US dollar'
Jun 17, 2023 06:42Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated the growing use of national currencies for cross-border exchanges signals the end of the hegemony of the US dollar.
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US Congressmen move to legalize Ukraine’s use of Russia’s frozen assets
Jun 17, 2023 04:29Republican and Democratic members of US Congress introduced legislation on Thursday that would make it easier to finance Ukraine’s fight against Russia using seized and frozen Russian assets.
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Iran, Russia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan agree to facilitate transit of goods, fuel
Jun 17, 2023 02:57Iran, Russia, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan have reached an agreement to facilitate the transit of goods and fuel and improve maritime cooperation.
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Putin open to any contacts on ‘Ukrainian problem’: Kremlin
Jun 16, 2023 09:44The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin remains open to any talks on resolving the Ukraine conflict.
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EU financial aid to Syria a pittance compared to its support for Ukraine
Jun 16, 2023 04:32The EU pledges 3.8 billion euros in financial support for Syria during a fundraising conference in Brussels. Campaigners say the figure should be much greater as it pales into insignificance when compared to the bloc's ongoing funding for Ukraine.
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Stoltenberg urges NATO allies to arm Ukraine for offensive, as ministers discuss ties with Kiev
Jun 15, 2023 10:22NATO Security General Jens Stoltenberg has urged the member states to arm Ukraine for an offensive against Russia, after reassuring that there is no consensus for the country to join the military alliance while it is at war with Russia.
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Belarus declares receipt of Russian nukes, vows use if attacked
Jun 14, 2023 13:09Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has declared receipt of the first shipment of Russian tactical nuclear weapons deployed to the country as a deterrent, but vowed to use them if attacked.
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US pushing India to seal big armed drone deal during Modi’s visit: Report
Jun 14, 2023 11:13US President Joe Biden's administration is reportedly pushing India to overcome its bureaucratic hurdles in order to progress a deal for buying a dozen American-made armed drones, as it seeks to deepen military ties between the two countries in a bid to “weaken” Russia and China.