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No Ukraine Deal After US-Russia Saudi Talks

This is Beirut, 25/03 15:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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No deal emerged from Washington's talks with both Kyiv and Moscow in Saudi Arabia Tuesday on any ceasefire after three years of fighting, with Russia demanding that the US "order" Kyiv to enter a new deal on the Black Sea. US President Donald Trump is pushing for a rapid end to Russia's invasion and had hoped the latest round of talks in Saudi ...

Kremlin Accuses Europe of Planning 'Militarisation'

This is Beirut, 20/03 17:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Kremlin on Thursday accused European countries of planning to "militarize" rather than seek peace, as Western military chiefs gathered in Britain to discuss how to protect Ukraine. Major European powers, including France and the UK, have sought to boost military spending since Donald Trump took office in January, amid fears the US is no ...

West Says Next Step 'Up to Putin' on Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal

This is Beirut, 12/03 12:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Kyiv's Western allies upped the pressure on Russia on Wednesday to respond to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan, after Ukraine backed the proposal aimed at ending the three-year war. In its first comments on the proposition, the Kremlin said it was waiting for details from Washington. US President Donald Trump's administration lifted a freeze ...

Jude Law to Step Into Vladimir Putin’s Shoes

Madeleine Cadoux, 20/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Jude Law, renowned for his versatility and commanding screen presence, is set to embody Vladimir Putin in The Mage of the Kremlin, Olivier Assayas’ adaptation of Giuliano da Empoli's award-winning geopolitical novel. Known for roles that span kings, detectives and romantics, Law now faces the challenge of portraying one of the most enigmatic ...

Trump Confirms Plans for Meeting with Putin Ahead of Inauguration

This is Beirut, 10/01 10:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin wanted to meet and that a rendezvous between the pair was being arranged. He made the statement just a week and a half before taking office, following promises during his campaign to bring peace to Ukraine, which has been under Russian invasion since February ...

Zelensky Vows to Fight on "Battlefield" and "Negotiating Table" in 2025

This is Beirut, 01/01 10:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday vowed that his country would use 2025 to fight for an end to Russia's nearly three-year-long invasion by any means necessary. The Ukrainian leader's address caps a difficult year for the war-battered country, which has been fending off a better-resourced Russian army for nearly three years. "May ...

Kremlin Responds to European Troop Deployment in Ukraine

This Is Beirut, 2024-02-28 10:17 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Kremlin warned on Wednesday against European countries sending troops to Ukraine, highlighting the risk of direct conflict between NATO and Russia. European allies, including France, debated the idea of sending ground troops to Ukraine, but several other countries categorically rejected the idea, opting instead for a military aid. On ...

Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Dies in Prison

This Is Beirut, 2024-02-16 13:53 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died Friday at the Arctic prison colony where he was serving a 19-year-term, Russia's federal penitentiary service said in a statement. "Navalny felt bad after a walk, almost immediately losing consciousness. Medical staff arrived immediately and an ambulance team was called. Resuscitation measures were ...

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