Russia is dismissing the Vatican as a credible venue for peace talks with Ukraine, citing religious and geopolitical concerns, according to senior Russian sources.
Russia reportedly does not consider the Vatican a viable location for peace negotiations with Ukraine due to its Catholic identity, NATO-member surroundings, and Western travel restrictions. They argue that the Vatican lacks influence in a conflict rooted in Eastern Orthodox contexts and note that many Russian officials cannot even access the site due to EU sanctions.
Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion and support from Italy’s prime minister, the Kremlin remains skeptical, favoring neutral nations like Türkiye or Gulf states. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov called the Vatican proposal “a bit inelegant,” reinforcing Moscow’s preference for more geopolitically neutral venues.
Azerbaijan and Kuwait have formalized plans to cooperate in the field of agriculture through a newly approved memorandum.
Iran has fired a new round of missiles at Israel, with reports of strikes in several locations, as tensions between the two countries continue.
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Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), will visit Kazakhstan on 23–24 June 2025 for meetings with senior government officials and business leaders.
Azerbaijan and Kuwait have formalized plans to cooperate in the field of agriculture through a newly approved memorandum.
Iran has fired a new round of missiles at Israel, with reports of strikes in several locations, as tensions between the two countries continue.
Iranian state media reported that Ali Shamkhani, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is alive and recovering from serious injuries in hospital.
Ilham Aliyev and UFC president Dana White discussed the upcoming UFC event in Baku, highlighting Azerbaijan's growing role in global sports.
Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel and neighbouring regions early Friday morning, including a Microsoft office complex, according to emergency responders and local media reports.
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Tesla has secured a major agreement to build its first grid-scale battery storage station in China, local media outlet Yicai reported Friday.
Iran has fired a new round of missiles at Israel, with reports of strikes in several locations, as tensions between the two countries continue.
A mine collapse in rebel-held eastern DR Congo has left at least 12 people dead, with others managing to escape. The cause of the disaster remains unknown.
Ilham Aliyev and UFC president Dana White discussed the upcoming UFC event in Baku, highlighting Azerbaijan's growing role in global sports.
Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), will visit Kazakhstan on 23–24 June 2025 for meetings with senior government officials and business leaders.
Azerbaijan and Kuwait have formalized plans to cooperate in the field of agriculture through a newly approved memorandum.
Iran has fired a new round of missiles at Israel, with reports of strikes in several locations, as tensions between the two countries continue.
Iranian state media reported that Ali Shamkhani, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is alive and recovering from serious injuries in hospital.
Ilham Aliyev and UFC president Dana White discussed the upcoming UFC event in Baku, highlighting Azerbaijan's growing role in global sports.
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