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Russia Applauds US Proposal to Keep Ukraine Out of NATO
We have received words at different levels from Washington affirming that membership of Ukraine in NATO is excluded. This pleases us and it corresponds to our stance," Peskov was cited as saying by Russian state-run news agency TASS.
Easter Truce Marred by Mutual Accusations: Russia and Ukraine Report Ceasefire Violations Amid Ongoing Hostilities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian troops violated the agreement the moment it started. Referring to a briefing by Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskii, Zelenskyy said, "since the start of the day [Sunday], the Russian army has broken Putin's ceasefire over two thousand times."
Putin Declares Unexpected 'Easter Truce,' Halts Russian Attacks on Ukraine Until Monday
Putin mentioned "humanitarian considerations" as the motivation behind this temporary ceasefire and urged Ukraine to respond in kind. He framed the move as a test of Kyiv's commitment to seeking peace, addressing pointedly the present government as a "regime."
Lavrov Expresses Russia's Willingness to Aid Iran-U.S. Nuclear Agreement
"We welcomed the clear willingness to reach mutually acceptable deals, including those currently being negotiated between Iran and the United States," Lavrov said at a joint news conference in Moscow with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi. "Russia is certainly ready to facilitate this process and will do everything in its power to facilitate agreements that honor Iran's legitimate interests," he said.
Russia Drops 'Terrorist' Tag from Taliban in Push to Strengthen Diplomatic Ties
The Taliban recaptured Afghanistan in August 2021 after the withdrawal of U.S. troops that had backed the internationally recognized Afghan government. Since then, Moscow—skeptical of what it characterized as a U.S. "failure"—has progressively edged toward active engagement with Taliban leadership, seeing them as possible partners in economic and counter-terrorism initiatives.
Russia Denies Airstrike on Indian Pharma Warehouse in Kyiv, Accuses Ukraine of Attack
While rejecting the claim, the embassy shifted the blame to Ukraine, attributing the devastation to them. It stated that "one of Ukrainian air defense missiles fell on Kusum Healthcare's warehouse, engulfing it in fire."
Russia yet to reach agreement with US on key issues on resolving Ukraine crisis, Says Lavrov
Speaking with Kommersant, released on Tuesday, Lavrov said that Moscow remains receptive to talking to the U.S. but made a distinction between the current administration under President Joe Biden and the previous one under President Donald Trump.
Russia Seeks to Expand Multisectoral Cooperation with India: Foreign Ministry
The message was delivered on the 78th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Russian Defence Ministry Claims It Shot Down Ukrainian F-16 Jet
It is the first time that Russia has stated it shot down an F-16 since the start of summer last year, when Ukraine first received the modern fourth-generation F-16 aircraft from its European partners.
Russia Invites PM Modi to Attend May 9 Victory Day Parade in Moscow
"Our Prime Minister has been invited for the participation in the Victory Day celebration. We will make an announcement about our participation in the Victory Day celebration in due course," MEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said during a regular press briefing in New Delhi.
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