Putin Wishes Pope Leo Success, Hopes for 'Constructive' Ties
"I am confident that the constructive dialogue and cooperation established between Russia and the Vatican will continue to develop," Putin said.
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"I am confident that the constructive dialogue and cooperation established between Russia and the Vatican will continue to develop," Putin said.
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Putin Wishes Pope Leo Success, Hopes for 'Constructive' Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin wished newly-elected Pope Leo XIV "success" on Thursday, saying he hoped the American pontiff would engage in "constructive dialogue" with the Kremlin.
Siberian Arms Plant Expanding to Produce High-Powered Explosives – Reuters
The facility is owned by the Ya.M. Sverdlov plant, which the EU describes as the “only Russian manufacturer” of the explosives RDX and HMX.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/08/siberian-arms-plant-expanding-to-produce-high-powered-explosives-reuters-a89022
The facility is owned by the Ya.M. Sverdlov plant, which the EU describes as the “only Russian manufacturer” of the explosives RDX and HMX.
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Siberian Arms Plant Expanding to Produce High-Powered Explosives – Reuters
An explosives plant in Siberia is undergoing a large-scale expansion to produce the high-powered explosive RDX, Reuters reported Thursday, citing procurement records and sources close to the project.
Russia Holds 80th Anniversary Victory Day Parade on Red Square
More than two dozen world leaders are attending the celebrations in Moscow, including China’s Xi Jinping, Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/09/russia-holds-80th-anniversary-victory-day-parade-on-red-square-a89026
More than two dozen world leaders are attending the celebrations in Moscow, including China’s Xi Jinping, Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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Russia Holds 80th Anniversary Victory Day Parade on Red Square
Russia held its 80th anniversary Victory Day parade on Friday morning with a large military display on Red Square, as President Vladimir Putin welcomed a lineup of world leaders in a show of wartime defiance and international support more than three years…
U.K. Unveils ‘Largest-Ever’ Sanctions Targeting Russian Shadow Fleet
The British government said it was sanctioning up to 100 vessels that have carried more than $24 billion worth of oil since early 2023.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/09/uk-unveils-largest-ever-sanctions-targeting-russian-shadow-fleet-a89033
The British government said it was sanctioning up to 100 vessels that have carried more than $24 billion worth of oil since early 2023.
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U.K. Unveils ‘Largest-Ever’ Sanctions Targeting Russian Shadow Fleet
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday announced the U.K.’s largest sanctions package yet targeting Russia’s so-called shadow fleet of oil tankers believed to be circumventing Western restrictions imposed over the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russia on Trial: What Will the New Tribunal for Ukraine Do?
Ukraine and its backers have given the green light to setting up a special tribunal to try Russia's top leadership for the "crime of aggression."
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/09/russia-on-trial-what-will-the-new-tribunal-for-ukraine-do-a89035
Ukraine and its backers have given the green light to setting up a special tribunal to try Russia's top leadership for the "crime of aggression."
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Russia on Trial: What Will the New Tribunal for Ukraine Do?
Ukraine and its backers on Friday gave the green light to setting up a special tribunal to try Russia's top leadership for the "crime of aggression."
Brazil’s Lula Pitches ‘Strategic Partnership’ With Russia
He expressed “great interest” in Russia’s small nuclear reactors, saying his delegation prepared bilateral memoranda on energy cooperation.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/09/brazils-lula-pitches-strategic-partnership-with-russia-a89034
He expressed “great interest” in Russia’s small nuclear reactors, saying his delegation prepared bilateral memoranda on energy cooperation.
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Brazil’s Lula Pitches ‘Strategic Partnership’ With Russia
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva offered Russian President Vladimir Putin wide-ranging cooperation on nuclear energy, defense and space during his first visit to Moscow in 15 years, the Kremlin said Friday.
European Leaders Arrive in Kyiv in Show of Solidarity Against Russia
The symbolic show of European unity comes a day after Putin struck a defiant tone at a Moscow parade marking 80 years since victory in World War II.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/10/european-leaders-arrive-in-kyiv-in-show-of-solidarity-against-russia-a89037
The symbolic show of European unity comes a day after Putin struck a defiant tone at a Moscow parade marking 80 years since victory in World War II.
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European Leaders Arrive in Kyiv in Show of Solidarity Against Russia
The leaders of France, Britain and Germany arrived in Ukraine on Saturday for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, vowing to ratchet up pressure on Russia until it agrees to a ceasefire the day after a lavish military parade in Moscow.
Ukraine and European Allies Seek 30-Day Russian Truce Starting Monday
Russia has shown no signs of halting its invasion of Ukraine and rejected a similar proposal put forward by the U.S. and Kyiv in March.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/10/ukraine-and-european-allies-seek-30-day-russian-truce-starting-monday-a89037
Russia has shown no signs of halting its invasion of Ukraine and rejected a similar proposal put forward by the U.S. and Kyiv in March.
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Ukraine and European Allies Seek 30-Day Russian Truce Starting Monday
The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed Saturday to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said.
Ukraine's Allies Set Ultimatum to Russia for 30-Day Ceasefire
The Kremlin said Moscow will "think through" the proposal, but stressed "there are lots of questions" and that Russia is "resistant to any kind of pressure."
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/10/ukraines-allies-set-ultimatum-to-russia-for-30-day-ceasefire-a89037
The Kremlin said Moscow will "think through" the proposal, but stressed "there are lots of questions" and that Russia is "resistant to any kind of pressure."
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/10/ukraines-allies-set-ultimatum-to-russia-for-30-day-ceasefire-a89037
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Ukraine's Allies Set Ultimatum to Russia for 30-Day Ceasefire
Ukraine and four European leaders pressed Russia on Saturday to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, threatening Moscow with coordinated sanctions if it did not comply.
Putin Proposes Direct Russia-Ukraine Talks Next Week
"We are determined to have serious negotiations ... to eliminate the root causes of the conflict," Putin said in a middle-of-the-night statement.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/11/putin-proposes-direct-russia-ukraine-talks-next-week-a89040
"We are determined to have serious negotiations ... to eliminate the root causes of the conflict," Putin said in a middle-of-the-night statement.
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Putin Proposes Direct Russia-Ukraine Talks Next Week
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed holding direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, hours after Kyiv and European leaders called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire to start Monday.
Zelensky Expects Russia to Commit to Ceasefire, Says ‘Ready’ for Talks
The Ukrainian leader spoke hopefully about Russia considering to end the three-year-old war, which started with Moscow's 2022 invasion.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/11/zelensky-expects-russia-to-commit-to-ceasefire-says-ready-for-talks-a89042
The Ukrainian leader spoke hopefully about Russia considering to end the three-year-old war, which started with Moscow's 2022 invasion.
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Zelensky Expects Russia to Commit to Ceasefire, Says ‘Ready’ for Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said that he expects Moscow to commit to a 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday and that Kyiv was “ready” for direct talks with Russia.
Turkey's Erdogan Says Efforts to End Ukraine War at ‘Turning Point’
In a phone call with Putin on Sunday, Erdogan welcomed the Russian leader's statement that peace talks should resume in Istanbul where they left off.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/11/turkeys-erdogan-says-efforts-to-end-ukraine-war-at-turning-point-a89043
In a phone call with Putin on Sunday, Erdogan welcomed the Russian leader's statement that peace talks should resume in Istanbul where they left off.
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Turkey's Erdogan Tells Putin and Macron Efforts to End Ukraine War at ‘Turning Point’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday told Russian and French leaders that a “historic turning point” has been reached in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war and that Ankara was ready to host talks between the two warring parties, his office…
Trump Urges Ukraine to Accept Talks With Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expected Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend peace talks in Turkey.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/11/trump-urges-ukraine-to-accept-talks-with-russia-a89044
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expected Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend peace talks in Turkey.
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Trump Urges Ukraine to Accept Talks With Russia
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Poland Accuses Russia of Ordering Major Fire in Warsaw Last Year
Warsaw accused Russian intelligence services of orchestrating a fire that destroyed Marywilska shopping center last year.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/12/poland-accuses-russia-of-ordering-major-fire-in-warsaw-last-year-a89045
Warsaw accused Russian intelligence services of orchestrating a fire that destroyed Marywilska shopping center last year.
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Poland Accuses Russia of Ordering Major Fire in Warsaw Last Year
Polish authorities accused Russian intelligence services on Sunday of orchestrating a fire that destroyed a large shopping center last year in the capital of Warsaw.
Poland Shutters Russian Consulate in Krakow Over Warsaw Shopping Mall Fire
Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Russian intelligence services of orchestrating the May 2024 fire that burned down a shopping mall in Warsaw.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/12/poland-shutters-russian-consulate-in-krakow-over-warsaw-shopping-mall-fire-a89046
Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Russian intelligence services of orchestrating the May 2024 fire that burned down a shopping mall in Warsaw.
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Poland Shutters Russian Consulate in Krakow Over Warsaw Shopping Mall Fire
Poland’s Foreign Ministry announced Monday that it will order the closure of Russia’s consulate in the city of Krakow after Polish authorities accused Russian security services of organizing a shopping mall fire last year.
Kremlin Reiterates Putin’s Call for Istanbul Talks, But Remains Silent on Possible Zelensky Meeting
“Overall, we remain committed to a serious effort toward a long-term peaceful resolution,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/12/kremlin-reiterates-putins-call-for-istanbul-talks-but-remains-silent-on-possible-zelensky-meeting-a89054
“Overall, we remain committed to a serious effort toward a long-term peaceful resolution,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
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Kremlin Reiterates Putin’s Call for Istanbul Talks, But Remains Silent on Possible Zelensky Meeting
The Kremlin on Monday repeated President Vladimir Putin’s call for direct Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul later this week, but did not say whether the Russian leader would meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in person.
What Prospects Are There for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in Istanbul?
Putin has proposed resuming negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul, three years after the two sides held failed talks in the Turkish city.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/12/what-prospects-are-there-for-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-in-istanbul-a89051
Putin has proposed resuming negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul, three years after the two sides held failed talks in the Turkish city.
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What Prospects Are There for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in Istanbul?
The prospect of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine to end the war is once again on the table after weeks of diplomatic back-and-forth.
Trump Floats Idea of Flying to Istanbul for Russia-Ukraine Talks
"I've got so many meetings, but I was thinking about actually flying over there," the president told reporters at the White House.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/12/trump-floats-idea-of-flying-to-istanbul-for-russia-ukraine-talks-a89057
"I've got so many meetings, but I was thinking about actually flying over there," the president told reporters at the White House.
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Trump Floats Idea of Flying to Istanbul for Russia-Ukraine Talks
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Siberia’s Buryatia Declares Wildfire Emergency
Buryatia, which borders Mongolia, is the second-hardest hit region in Russia during this year’s wildfire season, authorities say.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/13/siberias-buryatia-declares-wildfire-emergency-a89059
Buryatia, which borders Mongolia, is the second-hardest hit region in Russia during this year’s wildfire season, authorities say.
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Siberia’s Buryatia Declares Wildfire Emergency
Authorities in the Siberian republic of Buryatia on Tuesday declared a regionwide state of emergency as firefighters continued to battle rapidly spreading wildfires blamed on human activity.
Putin Claims Russia Is Recruiting Nearly Twice as Many Soldiers as Ukraine
Speaking at a Kremlin meeting on economic development, Putin claimed that up to 60,000 people “volunteer” to join the Russian Armed Forces every month.
Источник: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/13/putin-claims-russia-is-recruiting-nearly-twice-as-many-soldiers-as-ukraine-a89067
Speaking at a Kremlin meeting on economic development, Putin claimed that up to 60,000 people “volunteer” to join the Russian Armed Forces every month.
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Putin Claims Russia Is Recruiting Nearly Twice as Many Soldiers as Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin claimed Tuesday that the Russian Defense Ministry is recruiting nearly twice as many soldiers as Ukraine’s military each month.