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Italian Foreign Minister Praises Ukraine, US Talks
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed approval on Tuesday over the recent discussions held between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump in Washington. Tajani described the outcome as “another...
Starmer Plans Leading Virtual Meeting on Ukraine Peace
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to lead a virtual session of the "Coalition of the Willing" on Tuesday, aimed at updating allies about Monday’s discussions in Washington concerning Ukraine. Reports from British news outlets...
Japan to Evaluate Legal, Capability Limits on Ukraine Security
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stated on Tuesday that Tokyo intends to review the legal boundaries and its ability to support Ukraine’s security. His comments followed remarks from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who noted the...
Trump says ‘no NATO but we’ll still protect Ukraine’
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that Ukraine will not join NATO but will still receive security protection from Washington. Speaking at the White House alongside Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, Trump said, “No NATO but...
Moscow Markets Rally After on Ukraine Peace Hopes
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian markets rallied Tuesday morning, buoyed by renewed optimism over a potential resolution to the Ukraine conflict following a high-profile meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at...
Moscow describes NATO deployment in Ukraine as ‘unacceptable’
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has strongly condemned any potential deployment of NATO forces in Ukraine, calling it entirely unacceptable, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. She accused the UK of trying to disrupt ongoing diplomatic efforts...
Japanese PM to assess its legal framework before committing to Ukraine’s needs
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday that Tokyo will carefully assess its legal framework and defense capabilities before committing to Ukraine’s security needs. His remarks followed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s...
Germany Voices Openness to Peacekeeping Role in Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has indicated a willingness for Berlin to consider involvement in a potential peacekeeping operation in Ukraine. This openness followed significant discussions at the White House, where Merz met with US...
Russia Says Trump Adopted 'Deeper' Approach on Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia on Tuesday said that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has adopted a more thorough and strategic approach to resolving the Ukraine conflict, following last week’s high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir...
China Stresses Dialogue in Ukraine Conflict
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, China declared that negotiations remain the "only way to peace" concerning the situation in Ukraine. During a routine press briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized that Beijing "always...
LATIFF 2025 Sets New Standard for International Film Festivals with Impact-Driven Cinema and World-Class Honors
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2025
The Los Angeles Tribune International Film Festival (LATIFF) ushers in a new era of cinematic excellence and social impact with its groundbreaking 3-day debut SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a triumphant...
Italy antagonizes Western troop placement in Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has opposed proposals from some European leaders to send troops to Ukraine, Corriere della Sera reported on Monday. The issue arose during consultations ahead of a Washington visit by several European...
Zelensky announces when agreements on security assurances for Kyiv could be finalized
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Following high-level discussions in Washington with U.S. and European leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Monday that agreements on security assurances for Kyiv could be finalized within roughly ten days....
US, worldwide nations to collaborate on building security guarantees for Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) According to reports, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Monday that Washington is working with both European and non-European nations to establish security guarantees for Ukraine. “We will work with our European allies and...
Hungary claims Ukraine attacking main oil pipeline to EU
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary’s Russian oil supply has been disrupted after Ukraine targeted the Druzhba pipeline system, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Monday. Moscow has informed Budapest that Russian experts are working to repair a...
Trump Vows Protection for Ukraine Without NATO Membership
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Sunday that Ukraine would not become part of the NATO alliance, though it would still receive defense support from Washington. While addressing the press alongside Ukrainian President Vladimir...
FSB reports Ukrainian terrorist assault on Crimean Bridge frustrated
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced that it successfully prevented a Ukrainian terrorist plot targeting the Crimean Bridge. The plan involved a Chevrolet Volt rigged with 130kg of Finnish-made explosives, which was smuggled...
Macron Opposes Limiting Ukrainian Military Size
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron has firmly opposed Russia's call to restrict the size of Ukraine’s armed forces as part of any potential peace agreement. His comments directly counter Moscow’s insistence on Ukraine adopting a neutral...
Russia Criticizes NATO Deployment in Ukraine
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian government has voiced strong opposition to any potential deployment of NATO forces in Ukraine, underlining that such a move would be completely intolerable, regardless of the justification. This firm stance was expressed by...
Oil Prices Edge Lower as Peace Hopes Grow in Ukraine Conflict
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Oil prices edged lower Tuesday following statements from U.S. and Ukrainian leaders suggesting a potential breakthrough in the Ukraine conflict, raising prospects for eased sanctions on Russian crude and softening geopolitical risk in...