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Erdogan Warns of Migration Over Iran, Israel Conflict
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan cautioned on Friday that the escalation of aggression initiated by Israel’s assaults may have detrimental repercussions for both the region and Europe, especially in the context of migration flows...
Putin Says Russia Does Not Demand Ukraine’s Surrender
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow is not demanding Ukraine’s surrender amid the ongoing conflict. Speaking during a plenary panel at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday, Putin was asked if Russia is...
Putin Addresses Ties with South Africa
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin underscored Moscow’s growing bond with Pretoria during a meeting with South African Vice President Paul Mashatile. He referred to the connection as a “comprehensive strategic partnership,” emphasizing that...
Erdogan Warns Against "New Sykes-Picot"
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a stern warning on Saturday against what he described as a potential "new Sykes-Picot order" being imposed on the Middle East. Speaking during the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign...
Erdogan Engages in Talks with UN, Qatari, Pakistani Figures
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan convened a series of high-level gatherings in Istanbul on Saturday, holding talks with the UN Alliance of Civilizations high envoy, Qatar’s prime minister, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian...
Putin Vows Retaliation if Ukraine Deploys Nuclear Weapons Against Russia
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a severe warning to Ukraine, declaring that any deployment of nuclear weapons against Russia would mark Kyiv’s “last mistake.” Putin...
Putin Warns of Increasing Third World War Risk
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced alarm on Friday over the increasing risk of a third global war, citing the intensifying clashes in Ukraine and the Middle East as critical danger zones. Speaking at the St. Petersburg forum, Putin...
Putin Supports Iran’s Peaceful Nuclear Program
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent discussion with Sky News Arabia, Russian President Vladimir Putin restated Moscow's disapproval of the expansion of weapons of mass destruction, including the possibility of Iran acquiring such arms. Putin highlighted Russia's...
Putin Urges Recognition of Territorial Status
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Friday that Moscow is not insisting on Ukraine’s "capitulation," but instead on acknowledgment of the "realities" shaped by current events on the ground. “We are not seeking Ukraine’s...
Erdogan Holds Key Discussions with UN, Qatar Officials
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan engaged in high-stakes discussions on Saturday with UN Alliance of Civilizations High Representative Miguel Angel Moratinos and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Istanbul....
Erdogan caustions against formation of "new Sykes-Picot order" in Middle East
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday cautioned against the formation of a "new Sykes-Picot order" in the Middle East, calling for greater unity among Islamic nations to resist Israeli aggression and regional destabilization....
Erdogan hosts Armenian PM in Istanbul
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Friday in Istanbul, marking a notable diplomatic engagement between the two nations. The meeting took place at the historic Dolmabahce Palace,...
Xi stresses need for China, New Zealand cooperation
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Beijing on Friday, emphasizing the need for both nations to deepen cooperation across multiple fields. Xi highlighted the long-standing strength of...
Putin states Russia wants recognition of reality in Ukraine
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Friday that Moscow’s goal is not to force Ukraine’s surrender, but to have the situation on the ground acknowledged. “We are not seeking Ukraine’s capitulation. We are seeking recognition of the...
Putin states Russia is commited to deepen cooperation with China
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed on Wednesday that Russia is committed to enhancing all-around cooperation with China, emphasizing the breadth and strength of their strategic partnership. Speaking during a meeting with...
Putin backs Iran rights for civilian nuclear program
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated his government's backing of Iran’s right to pursue nuclear energy for civilian purposes, while firmly rejecting the development or spread of nuclear weapons. In a Saturday interview, Putin...
Putin, Xi talk about Middle East predicament
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the escalating crisis in the Middle East during a phone call on Thursday, with Putin expressing Moscow’s willingness to mediate between Iran and Israel. The...
Erdogan states Netanyahu ‘has surpassed Hitler’
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has strongly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of committing atrocities worse than those of Adolf Hitler, amid Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza and strikes...
Putin states Israel ‘almost a Russian-speaking country’
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized Israel’s large Russian-speaking population as a significant factor in shaping Moscow’s approach to the Iran-Israel conflict. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum...
Putin states world requires ‘fundamentally new development model’
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the need for a new global development model that moves away from neocolonial principles and resists political manipulation. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday,...