Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov denounced the attitude of Volodymyr Zelensky’s allies including the United States and the West, during his trip in South Africa on Monday. “Russia does not refuse negotiations with Ukraine,” said Sergei Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, on Monday during a trip to Pretoria, South Africa. Almost …
Read More »“Russia lost nearly 6,000 soldiers in Ukraine” – Defense Minister
Russia acknowledged on Wednesday a toll of 5937 soldiers killed since the beginning of its offensive in Ukraine in February. “Our losses are 5937 dead,” said Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in an interview with Russia-24. The death toll, which is only 5937, is highly questionable, according to several analysts. …
Read More »Ukrainian war: Estonian authorities take serious action against Russian students
Authorities in Estonia on Thursday said they would prevent Russian nationals from obtaining temporary residence permits or visas to study in Estonia. The Estonian Foreign Minister, Urmas Reinsalu, said in a statement that “maintaining sanctions against Russia is essential to ensure unrelenting pressure on this country.” “If sanctions help to …
Read More »Ukrainian President Zelensky’s special request to African Union
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a fresh request to address African Union (AU) heads of state, African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki said. In a tweet, Mr Faki said he received the request during a call with Ukraine’s foreign minister. I received a call from #Ukraine foreign minister @DymytroKuleba. He …
Read More »South Africa: President Ramaphosa blames NATO for ongoing war in Ukraine
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa blamed the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for the ongoing war in Ukraine and said he would resist calls to condemn Russia. “The war could have been avoided if NATO had heeded the warnings from amongst its own leaders and officials over the years that …
Read More »How Ukraine crisis throws Egypt’s wheat purchases into doubt ?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has left Egypt’s wheat import prospects in turmoil, with two cargoes purchased by Egypt’s state buyer stuck at Ukrainian ports, other deliveries at risk, and prices soaring, traders say. However, Egypt’s reserves mean it is not in a rush to buy as it assesses prices of …
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