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Seoul, May 9 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia’s Victory Day celebration, reaffirming Pyongyang’s commitment to prioritising and deepening ties with Moscow, state media reported Saturday. Kim extended his “sincerest congratulations” on the occasion of the 81st Victory Day and expressed satisfaction with the current “brilliant history of independence, dignity, peace and prosperity” shared by the two countries, accord…

Seoul, May 9 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia’s Victory Day celebration, reaffirming Pyongyang’s commitment to prioritising and deepening ties with Moscow, state media reported on Saturday.Kim extended his “sincerest congratulations” on the occasion of the 81st Victory Day and expressed satisfaction with the current “brilliant history of independence, dignity, peace and prosperity” shared by the two countries, acco…

Washington, May 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said a three-day ceasefire has been agreed between Russia and Ukraine, describing it as a possible step toward ending the long-running war.“I am pleased to announce that there will be a THREE DAY CEASEFIRE (May 9th, 10th, and 11th) in the War between Russia and Ukraine,” Trump said in a statement.He said the ceasefire would coincide with Russia’s Victory Day commemorations and noted Ukraine’s role in World War II. “The Celebration in R…

Moscow, May 7 (IANS) The Russian Ministry of Defence announced on Thursday that Russia declares a ceasefire from midnight on May 8 until May 10 in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, reported local media.This ceasefire is during the celebrations of the 81st anniversary of the Soviet people’s victory in World War II.”In accordance with the decision of the President of the Russian Federation, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, during the celebra…

Washington, May 6 (IANS) A group of US senators has accused the Trump administration of handing Russian President Vladimir Putin a financial windfall by pausing sanctions on Russian oil exports during a global energy crisis.In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, 13 top Democratic senators urged the Trump administration to immediately restore sanctions on Russian oil deliveries and intensify efforts to curb Moscow’s energy revenues amid the ongoing Ukraine war.“We urge the Trump Adm…

Tehran, May 5 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will arrive in China later on Tuesday as part of Tehran’s ongoing diplomatic consultations with various nations, local media reported. During his visit, Araghchi is scheduled to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, where both ministers will discuss bilateral ties, regional and international developments, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported.Araghchi’s visit to Beijing comes a few days after he had travelle…

Yerevan, May 4 (IANS) Citing that the May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow could be held without any military equipment this time around, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on Monday claimed that Russia is steadily weakening. “If that happens, it will be the first time in many, many years. They cannot afford military equipment – and they fear drones may buzz over Red Square,” Zelensky posted on XSpeaking at the 8th European Political Community Summit in Yerevan, Zelensky said that Russian…

Moscow, May 3 (IANS) Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday that Russia would prefer to achieve its goals in Ukraine through a peace agreement, media reported.If Kyiv is not inclined to do so with a peace agreement then Russia will achieve its goals through a strategic military alliance, he added.The Kremlin spokesperson commented on US President Donald Trump’s remarks about an imminent deal with Ukraine.He said that being close to a deal is a very broad concept, but Russia pr…

Moscow, May 2 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, exchanging views on freedom of navigation and issues surrounding Iran’s nuclear program, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The two sides continued a thorough exchange of views on the prospects for a full cessation of hostilities, stabilising the military and political situation in the Middle East, the ministry said in a news release on Friday (loca…

Washington, May 1 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that he believes the ceasefire with Iran “pauses” a 60-day clock on congressional authorization for war.Hegseth made the remarks when asked by Democratic Senator Tim Kaine at a congressional hearing on Thursday about whether the Trump administration would seek authorization from Congress for the war with Iran on the 60-day mark of the war as required by law, Xinhua news agency reported.”Ultimately, I would defer to the White House a…