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Press releases published on May 17, 2025
Washington announces willingness to continue Russia-NATO security discussions
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) According to Bloomberg, the United States has proposed restarting security discussions with Russia under the NATO-Russia Council (NRC) framework as part of broader efforts to reach a peace agreement in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. This …
Turkish FM declares Russia, Ukraine agreed to future discussions
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow and Kiev have agreed in principle to hold follow-up negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing Ukraine conflict, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who observed the talks in Istanbul on Friday. This meeting marked the first …
Study indicates to be Russia`s foe possibly to cost European elites USD1trn
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) If the United States were to withdraw from NATO, European member states could face costs exceeding $1 trillion over the next 25 years to replace American military support, according to a new report by the UK-based International Institute for …
US plans on fast-tracking discharge of transgender service members
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The White House is planning to direct senior military officials to identify transgender personnel or those with gender dysphoria and subject them to medical evaluations, potentially leading to their discharge from the military, according to a …
NATO shook by corruption outrage
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A major corruption investigation involving the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has led to multiple arrests and raids across several countries. Coordinated by Eurojust, the European Union’s judicial cooperation agency, law enforcement …
EU queen Ursula faces public rebuke
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, has faced a public rebuke after the EU’s top court ruled that she failed to uphold her own transparency standards. This comes after it was revealed that during her tenure, von der …
Trump insists Ukraine discussions won’t go forward unless ‘Putin and I get together’
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that meaningful progress on the Ukraine conflict will only occur if he personally meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This comes as Russian and Ukrainian delegations were scheduled to hold talks in …
Russia’s chief negotiator at Istanbul peace talks
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Vladimir Medinsky, Russia’s chief negotiator at the Istanbul peace talks, has stated that the Ukraine conflict could have been resolved swiftly if Kiev had chosen to negotiate from the outset, rather than following the advice of its Western allies …
Media reports India rebuting Trump over ‘zero tariffs’ allegation
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that New Delhi is close to finalizing a trade agreement that would eliminate tariffs on American goods. According to Indian media, Jaishankar clarified that …
Trump issues threat to Russia with ‘crushing’ sanctions
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Washington will impose severe new sanctions on Russia if it fails to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine. His comments came shortly after the first direct talks between the two countries since 2022. In …
UK general gets accused of murders cover-up
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) General Gwyn Jenkins has been appointed as the new First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff by the British government, with the decision officially endorsed by King Charles III on Thursday. His promotion comes despite unresolved allegations …
Ukrainian gets accused of arson assault on British Premiers house
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian national has been charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life following a series of fires in London, one of which occurred at a residence tied to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the Metropolitan Police announced on …
Subjects discussed throughout Istanbul discussions get unveiled
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow has expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of the Istanbul talks and is ready to resume contact with Kiev, according to Vladimir Medinsky, Russia’s chief negotiator. Following the discussions on Friday, Medinsky revealed that the sides …
EU nations want mandatory social media age verification
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) France, Spain, and Greece are leading efforts to implement mandatory age verification for social media platforms like Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), according to a report by Bloomberg. The proposed rules would require all devices connected to …
Trump claims former FBI chief requested his ‘assassination’
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has accused former FBI Director James Comey of posting a social media message that implied a call for his "assassination." Comey shared an image of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47" in a now-deleted Instagram …
Trump wants to get together with Putin ‘as soon as it can be set up’
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has expressed his readiness to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the earliest opportunity, highlighting the need to address the ongoing Ukraine conflict. During his Middle East tour in the United Arab Emirates …
Kiev’s supporters ‘frustrated’ by Trump’s view on Ukraine discussions
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) European NATO allies are reportedly frustrated with US President Donald Trump’s inconsistent stance on Ukraine peace talks, which is complicating their efforts to apply pressure on Russia, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing sources. The …
Romanian presidential frontrunner criticizes ‘authoritarian’ Macron
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) George Simion, the Romanian presidential frontrunner and Euroskeptic, has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of attempting to undermine democracy in Romania ahead of Sunday’s presidential runoff. Simion, who has been a vocal critic of the …
Moody’s downgrades US’ credit rating for first time since 1917
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Moody’s has downgraded the United States’ credit rating for the first time since 1917, citing growing concerns about the country’s ability to manage its debt. The agency lowered the rating from the highest possible level of AAA to Aa1, aligning …
India demands Pakistan’s nukes to be taken under IAEA watch
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has called for Pakistan’s nuclear weapons to be placed under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), questioning the safety and responsibility of Islamabad’s nuclear posture. Speaking …