US Instructed Ukraine To Back Off Peace Talk — Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that Ukraine pulled out of peace talks with Moscow in March on an “order” from the United States, the Kremlin said Thursday. “The text was ready, and then suddenly the Ukrainian side went off the radar, the Ukrainian side declared its unwillingness to continue negotiations,” Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, told reporters adding that Putin...
‘The Bird Is Freed’ Elon Musk Says As He Completes $44bn Twitter Takeover
The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has completed his $44bn (£38.1bn) takeover of Twitter, according to US media and an investor in the firm. He tweeted "the bird is freed", in an apparent reference to the deal closing. A number of top executives, including the boss, Parag Agrawal, have reportedly been fired. It brings to a close a saga that saw Twitter...
Trump Pleased With Elon Musk Taking Over Twitter
Former United States president, Donald Trump, on Friday hailed the sale of Twitter to tech billionaire Elon Musk, saying he was pleased the platform was “now in sane hands.” The world’s richest man saw his $44 billion bid to buy the company concluded late Thursday after months of uncertainty and speculation. “I am very happy that Twitter is now in sane...
Russia Suspends Grain Export Deal With Ukraine
The Russian Defence Ministry on Saturday said Moscow has moved to drop its implementation of grain export deal brokered by U.N which has seen more than 9 million tons of grain exported from Ukraine, a development that has brought down global food prices. The Ministry cited an alleged Ukrainian drone attack against Russia’s Black Sea Fleet ships moored off the...
President Putin Offers Condolences To Indian President Over Bridge Collapse
Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed his condolences over a deadly bridge collapse to India’s President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His message was published on the Kremlin website on Monday. "Dear Ms President, dear Mr Prime Minister, please accept my heartfelt condolences over the tragic bridge collapse in the state of Gujarat," the message reads. Putin conveyed his...
President Putin Congratulates Lula da Silva On Brazil’s Presidential Election Victory
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a message to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, congratulating him on winning Brazil’s presidential election, the Kremlin press service said on Monday. "Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on winning the presidential election. The vote’s results confirm your high political authority. I expect that our joint efforts will ensure further development of constructive Russia-Brazil cooperation...
Several Iranian Journalists Call For The Release Of Colleagues Jailed In Evin Prison
Hundreds of Iranian journalists are calling for the release of colleagues Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, who were arrested and sent to Tehran’s Evin prison for covering the death of Mahsa Amini, according to independent Iranian newspaper Etemad. “Media freedom is not only the right of journalists but also of society,” read a statement released Sunday, signed by more than 300 Iranian journalists,...
Elon Musk Dissolves Twitter’s Board Of Directors
Elon Musk has dissolved Twitter’s Board of Directors, four days after acquiring the social media company. The development was announced in a document filed by the company to the US Security and Exchange Commission, Business Insider reports. The filing which was published on Monday read in part, “On October 27, 2022, and as a result of the consummation of the Merger,...
UN Security Council Reacts To Russia’s Withdrawal From Grain Deal
The UN Security Council is currently debating Russia’s withdrawal from the significant Ukraine grain agreement and how to maintain the historic agreement to export grain and related foodstuffs from Ukraine. Following its decision to halt participation in the UN-mediated Black Sea Grain Initiative “for an unspecified period,” Russia had requested the meeting. The country’s withdrawal was announced this past weekend, in...
Russia Ready To Provide Grain To The Poorest Countries For Free – Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the country’s readiness to provide a significant grain volume to the poorest countries free of charge in a telephone conversation with President of Indonesia Joko Widodo, the Kremlin’s press service said on Wednesday. "In the context of supporting the global food security, Vladimir Putin stated the fundamental Russian approaches towards implementation of Istanbul package agreements...
