برچسب: eurasia

Russian President vladimir Putin stated Friday that ⁤developing ⁤cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is encouraging. Despite existing⁤ challenges,investment⁢ levels in‍ Russia continue to rise. The upcoming​ EAEU leaders’ summit will be held in St.petersburg⁢ before the New Year, according to webangah News Agency.

Putin emphasized that the EAEU’s economic growth rate exceeds the global average, calling it “the result⁣ of our joint work.”

The Russian⁤ leader confirmed readiness for a third round of negotiations with Ukraine, possibly in Istanbul. Russian and Ukrainian delegations are currently discussing⁤ possible dates‍ for new talks, maintaining operational contact between negotiators. The key discussion topic would be draft agreements regarding conflict ⁢resolution between both nations.

“Ukraine’s and Russia’s draft agreements represent two completely contradictory documents -​ though this isn’t surprising,” Putin remarked. He added that ⁢Russia stands ready‍ to repatriate remains of 3,000 additional deceased Ukrainian soldiers to Kyiv.

Putin criticized Western nations’ increased⁤ defense spending as reflecting an “aggressive approach,” noting Russia’s military expenditures account for 6.3% of GDP – “a significant figure.” While Russia plans future defense budget reductions, Western​ countries move conversely: “The more sanctions imposed against Russia, the worse conditions‍ they create for sanctioning⁤ countries themselves.” He expressed doubt about potential sanctions having substantial impact on Russia.

The president⁣ reported improving U.S.-Russia relations with “first steps taken,” highlighting promising economic cooperation prospects between both ‍nations. A meeting with ⁤former​ President Trump remains possible: “We would gladly prepare for it.” Such contacts require preparation but coudl ⁤yield new cooperation levels based on ⁣outcomes. Working communications​ continue between both countries’ foreign policy agencies and intelligence services. Putin welcomed potential returns of American companies⁢ to the‍ Russian market.

webangah News Agency ‌ – Russian Deputy⁢ Foreign⁢ minister Sergei Ryabkov stated in a Friday interview wiht Al Jazeera that while Israeli and U.S.attacks have harmed Iran’s nuclear program, asserting its complete destruction would be inaccurate.

Ryabkov emphasized that no matter how intense the‍ attacks on iran’s nuclear facilities might potentially be, they cannot‍ erase the country’s scientific knowledge or political resolve. He urged ⁣Israel to take a significant step by joining the‍ Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).‌

Belarusian President⁣ Alexander Lukashenko ‍stated ⁢on Friday‌ that the US incursion into‍ Iranian territory violates the UN charter adn constitutes‌ a breach of international agreements, according to webangah News agency.

“An‍ attack targeting IranS nuclear facilities is a dangerous violation of international treaties,” Lukashenko‌ emphasized. He added that ⁣the Eurasian ⁢Economic Union intends to actively implement its free trade agreement with‌ Iran.

The ⁤aggressive​ US ‌move to strike Iranian nuclear facilities-amid ongoing indirect negotiations⁣ between representatives of both countries-has triggered widespread global condemnation.

According to webangah News Agency,official​ sources at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant stated that Ukrainian forces carried ⁣out a drone strike targeting plant ‍workers.

The attack occurred while ​technical personnel where performing​ maintainance operations on hydraulic​ structures‍ approximately 350-400 meters‍ from ​the nuclear plant’s power units.

The​ sources confirmed: “A service vehicle was damaged ​in ‍the attack, but fortunately no workers were injured as they were promptly​ evacuated to shelters. Operational activities at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear​ Power Plant continue⁤ under safety‍ protocols, with nuclear facility security ​maintained.”

The Zaporizhzhia⁣ Nuclear power Plant, housing six ⁤reactors ‌each capable of generating 1 gigawatt of electricity, has been operational since⁤ the mid-1980s under Soviet-era construction.Russia assumed control of this critical facility ⁤in March ⁣2022, which has ‌as faced repeated threats from Ukrainian ‍drone strikes, missile attacks, and artillery ⁤fire. Kyiv has made‌ persistent attempts to retake control of the plant.

The⁣ Russian Foreign Ministry has summoned Germany’s​ ambassador in moscow, according to a report by webangah News Agency.

The diplomatic move comes⁤ in protest against measures taken against Russian journalists ‍in Germany.

Further details ⁢about⁣ the⁤ incident‍ have not ​yet been disclosed.

According to webangah News Agency, Russian President vladimir Putin declared ​that tensions in the Middle East have ‍eased, noting that the Israel-Iran conflict has effectively ended and become a matter of ‌history. This ⁢growth ​allows ⁣the Eurasian Economic Union to advance its‍ relations⁣ with middle Eastern ⁢nations.

Speaking at the summit, putin highlighted that a ‍free trade agreement with Iran took effect in ‍May.”Fortunately, stability is returning to‍ the Middle East,” he said. “The protracted confrontation between⁤ Israel and Iran ⁢is now behind us, by ‍God’s grace.”

The Russian leader‍ added: “This progress enables us to‍ forge closer ties⁣ with ​all regional countries.”

Putin traveled to Belarus today to attend the Eurasian Economic Union meeting.

According to webangah⁣ News ‌Agency, ​Russia ⁢has ⁣issued a statement regarding Iran’s nuclear⁢ program.

The Russian Foreign ⁣Ministry stated: “It ‌is a mistake for the U.S. to ‌ignore Israel, which has not joined⁣ the Nuclear⁢ Non-Proliferation Treaty.”

The ⁤ministry ⁣further declared: “The U.S. and Israel are responsible for⁢ undermining the IAEA’s credibility in relation to disputes over Iran.”

Russia’s⁤ Foreign Ministry added: “We⁢ have proposed ‍a solution to resolve⁤ tensions ​with‌ Iran,which⁣ includes supporting‌ Tehran’s⁣ peaceful nuclear energy ‌program while safeguarding⁤ Israel’s interests.”

Russian President vladimir Putin ‍ arrived in belarus on Thursday for a two-day⁤ visit to attend​ the Eurasian Economic Union summit, according to ⁢Russian sources cited by webangah News Agency. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko welcomed Putin upon his⁤ arrival.

The russian Defense Ministry announced in a statement on Saturday that it had intercepted Ukrainian ⁤drones over several regions of the country, according ​to a ‌report by webangah News Agency.

The ministryS statement confirmed that‍ five Ukrainian drones were shot down over​ russia’s Kursk,Voronezh,and Mordovia‌ regions.

Russia’s defense officials emphasized that‍ countering antagonistic aerial threats remains a top priority for‍ the country’s air defense⁣ systems.

According to webangah News Agency, maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry, clarified her contry’s presence in Africa during remarks today.

Zakharova emphasized: “russia is not competing with other nations in Africa nor attempting to defeat them. We welcome the participation of other countries in the region.”

The spokesperson added: “We maintain our‌ own position – one based on respectful relations with African nations and regional ⁤organizations.”