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Culture Minister to Represent Russia at Inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV — Holy See
Sputnik - May 17th 2025 9:49am EDTVATICAN CITY (Sputnik) – Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova will represent Russia at the enthronement ceremony of Pope Leo XIV, according to the guests’ lists released by the Holy See.
Islamic Countries May Create Single Energy Belt in Eurasia
Sputnik - May 17th 2025 6:13am EDTASHGABAT (Sputnik) – The Islamic countries could establish a single energy, transport and technology belt across Eurasia, connecting the Asia-Pacific Region, the Middle East and Europe, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Turkmenistan’s former president and current chairman of the People’s Council, said.
‘Ukraine is Main Obstacle to Dialogue’ – Experts on Istanbul Peace Talks
Sputnik - May 17th 2025 6:10am EDTInternational experts say Friday’s Russia-Ukraine meeting in Istanbul highlighted both positive signs and serious challenges on the path to peace.
How Chinese Exporter Adapts to Thrive Amid US Tariff Relief From Geneva Deal
Sputnik - May 17th 2025 6:00am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik), Tommy Yang – As the latest US-China trade deal signed this week in Geneva offered temporary relief from steep tariffs, a Shenzhen-based Chinese exporter shared with Sputnik her story of resilience and ingenuity, navigating escalating trade tensions from the heart of China’s southern trade hub.
EU Imports of Fertilizers From Russia Reach Maximum Since 2022
Sputnik - May 17th 2025 5:54am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia has built up export of fertilizers to the European Union to a maximum since November 2022, a Sputnik analysis of Eurostat data shows.
Iran to Continue Talks With US on Nuclear Issue, Fears No Threats
Sputnik - May 17th 2025 5:52am EDTTEHRAN (Sputnik) – Tehran does not strive for a conflict and does not fear any threats, and will continue to negotiate with the United States on the nuclear issues, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday.
1Kremlin Names Condition for Putin-Zelensky Meeting
Sputnik - May 17th 2025 5:41am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky is possible if delegations of both countries reach certain agreements, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday.
Putin Invites Arab League Leaders to Take Part in 1st Russian-Arab Summit — Kremlin
Sputnik - May 17th 2025 3:19am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited the leaders and Secretary General of the League of Arab States (LAS) to take part in the 1st Russian-Arab Summit scheduled for October 15, the Kremlin said on Saturday.
Moody’s Downgrades US Credit Rating
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 11:59pm EDTThe Moody’s rating agency said on Friday that it has downgraded the long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings of the United States government from AAA to AA1 and changed the outlook from stable to negative.
Moody’s Downgrades US Credit Rating
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 11:59pm EDTThe Moody’s rating agency said on Friday that it has downgraded the long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings of the United States government from AAA to AA1 and changed the outlook from stable to negative.
Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Swap Gives Hope for New Results – Serbian President
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 11:45pm EDTThe discussion of a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine at the talks in Istanbul gives hope for the beginning of dialogue and new results, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said.
Israel Launches Operation ‘Gideon’s Chariots’ in Gaza
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 11:20pm EDTThe IDF announced coordinated airstrikes and ground operations in the Strip, saying that the past two days of air raids were the “opening moves” to then “seize control of areas in the Gaza Strip.”
Breakthrough in Cancer Cure: Russian Lab Creates ‘Diving Antibodies’
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 2:54pm EDTRussian scientists are developing a new method of curing cancer, revealed Alexander Sobolev, corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Sciences and head of RAS’ Molecular Genetics of Intracellular Transport laboratory.
Work on Lists of Prisoners for Exchange to Begin Today – Ukrainian Delegation Member
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 12:19pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The deputy chief of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine and the member of the Ukrainian delegation to the talks with Russia, Vadym Skibitskyi, said on Friday that the parties will start working on the lists of prisoners of war within the framework of the announced 1,000 for 1,000 prisoner exchange today.
Russia-Ukraine Talks: Who Holds All the Cards and Who Badly Needs a Respite?
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 12:17pm EDTThe first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in 3 years have been concluded in Istanbul on May 16.
Russia Reminds Ukraine at Talks in Istanbul of Terms of 2022 Agreements
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 12:16pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian delegation reminded the Ukrainian negotiators in Istanbul of the terms of mutual agreements in 2022, Russian presidential aide and head of the Russian delegation to the talks Vladimir Medinsky said on Friday.
Media Hype vs Megaphone Diplomacy: What Russia-Ukraine Istanbul Talks Reveal
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 11:46am EDT“Despite media hype and ultimatums, under strong American pressure, Kiev managed to build some form of constructive negotiations,” Alexander Asafov, a political analyst and deputy chair of the Public Chamber’s Commission on Legislative Expertise, tells Sputnik.
Russia-Ukraine Talks in Istanbul – And It’s Not About Who’s Tougher
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 11:21am EDTThe direct meeting between Russian and Ukrainian delegations is “a significant effort towards a negotiated end” of the conflict, Paolo Raffone, strategic analyst at CIPI Foundation, tells Sputnik.
Russian Delegation Satisfied with Ukraine Talks Outcome, Ready to Continue Dialogue
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 11:06am EDTThe mood after talks in Istanbul with Ukraine is good, Russian presidential aide and head of the Russian delegation to the talks Vladimir Medinsky told Sputnik on Friday.
Rossiya Segodnya Unveils Rare WWII Photos in Paris Exhibition Commemorating 80 Years Since Victory
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 10:57am EDTA photo exhibition titled “Liberation of Europe” has opened in Paris, commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory over fascism.
Trump on Possible Iran Deal: Tehran Knows Needs to Act Fast
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 7:02am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Iran knows it has to act fast, otherwise something bad will happen, US President Donald Trump said on Friday.
Watch Live: Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Kick Off in Istanbul
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 6:42am EDTNegotiations between Moscow and Kiev are set to resume today in Istanbul, marking the first direct talks between the two nations in over three years.
Russian Troops Take Control of Volnoye Pole in DPR – Defense Ministry
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 6:28am EDTMOSCOW, May 16 (Sputnik) – Russian troops took control of the village of Volnoye Pole in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Russian Troops Take Control of Volnoye Pole in DPR – Defense Ministry
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 6:28am EDTMOSCOW, May 16 (Sputnik) – Russian troops took control of the village of Volnoye Pole in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Ukrainian Air Force Says Contact With F-16 Lost While Carrying Out ‘Tasks’
Sputnik - May 16th 2025 5:28am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian air force said on Friday that contact with an F-16 fighter jet was lost while the plane was performing “tasks.”