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Russia, North Korea planning closer ties: State media
Seoul: Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are planning to deepen their diplomatic ties, state media reported on Monday. Putin sent his greetings to Kim as Monday marks…
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Over 40 countries demand Russia hand over nuclear plant
Kiev: Artillery shells again struck the Ukrainian city of Enerhodar near the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, as dozens of countries demanded the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from the area. “The…
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Russia carries out further missile, artillery attacks in east Ukraine
Moscow: Russia said on Sunday it has hit targets in dozens of places in eastern Ukraine with missiles and artillery. The attacks were concentrated in the Donetsk region, the Russian Defence Ministry…
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After airspace closure, 10 Russian planes remain in Germany
Berlin: Almost half a year after the European Union closed its airspace to planes from Russia, 10 aeroplanes owned or controlled by Russians remain in Germany, according to a media report published…
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Ukraine calls for sanctions on Russian nuclear industry
Kiev: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the West to impose sanctions against Russia’s nuclear industry in the wake of the fighting over the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant. Russia is using the…
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McDonald’s to reopen some branches in Ukraine
Kiev: American fast food giant McDonald’s wants to reopen some of its restaurants in Ukraine, despite the ongoing Russian war against Kiev. “After lengthy consultations and discussions, we have a phased plan to…
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Ukraine wants Switzerland to represent interests in Russia
Geneva: Ukraine wants Switzerland to represent its interests in Russia after the break-off of diplomatic relations, the Swiss Foreign Ministry in Bern announced on Thursday. Negotiations for such a protecting power mandate…
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Putin’s attack on Ukraine results in NATO alliance becoming stronger
While the Ukrainian war seems to be slowly moving into the long wintery spell, no settlement seems to be forthcoming soon. The way it has played out was not envisaged by any…
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EU ban on Russian coal imports to take effect after transition ends
Brussels: European Union (EU) member states will not be allowed to import any more coal from Russia after the transitional period for the bloc’s embargo ends at midnight on Wednesday. The embargo…
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Ukraine proposes new sanctions on Russia
Kiev: The Ukrainian Parliament has unveiled a draft law to impose new sanctions on Russia. The bill, which was submitted by President Volodymyr Zelensky, envisages 10 new restrictive measures to be introduced against…
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Joe Biden authorises largest weapons assistance to Ukraine
Washington: The administration of US President Joe Biden has announced that the US will provide Ukraine with $1 billion worth of additional security assistance, the largest one-time weapons package since the beginning…
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First ship carrying maize from Ukraine reaches final destination
Ankara: A freighter carrying maize from Ukraine on Monday reached Turkey, becoming the first vessel to reach its final destination since a deal was made to release stores of food that have…
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‘Unacceptable’: Biden slams Russian court sentence in US basketball star case
Washington: US President Joe Biden reacted sharply to the sentencing of American basketball star Brittney Griner to nine and a half years in jail by a Moscow court Thursday, saying it is…
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Ukraine can end conflict at any time by conceding to Russia’s terms: Kremlin
Moscow: Ukraine can end the ongoing conflict at any time by conceding to Russias non-negotiable terms, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday, media reports said. “Russia is ready [for a peace…
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Entrepreneurial diplomacy—Requirement of 21st Century—Part one
By Ishrat Aziz This is firs part of the two-part lecture that an astute and far sighted for Indian diplomat has given at a function organised by AMU Boys Association in the…
