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See - Sada Elbalad
21-05-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Russia to Host Int'l Teleconference on "Liberation of Kursk Region"
Ahmed Emam An international teleconference titled 'Liberation of the Kursk Region' will be held on Zoom in the coming days, bringing together participants from 20 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Organized by Russian authorities, the event aims to present what it describes as consolidated evidence of crimes committed by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) during an eight-month occupation of parts of the Kursk region. According to a concept paper released ahead of the conference, the Russian Armed Forces successfully repelled the Ukrainian incursion into the Kursk region on April 26, 2025. Russian officials claim that elite Ukrainian units, equipped with Western-supplied weapons and supported by foreign military advisers, launched the operation as part of a broader strategy to boost Ukraine's negotiating position and demonstrate military strength. Russia, however, contends that the incursion primarily targeted civilians and led to serious human rights violations. The event will include testimonies from eyewitnesses, reports on alleged atrocities, and analysis by military and legal experts. Topics to be addressed include the use of NATO and EU weapons against civilian infrastructure, evidence of inhumane or prohibited munitions found during post-conflict demining operations, and challenges faced by displaced civilians returning home from Ukrainian-held areas. Among the scheduled speakers are: Rodion Miroshnik, Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry for crimes committed by the Kiev regime Tatiana Moskalkova, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Olga Kiriy, documentary filmmaker focused on the conflict in the Kursk region Ivan Konovalov, military analyst and historian Eyewitnesses of alleged abuses by Ukrainian forces The session will be moderated by "Iulia Zhdanova", Head of the Russian Delegation to the Vienna Negotiations on Military Security and Arms Control. Organizers state that the conference will provide simultaneous interpretation between English and Russian. The audience will include members of the diplomatic corps from the UN, OSCE, BRICS, and CIS states, humanitarian organizations, media, and civil society representatives. In addition to reviewing alleged violations of international humanitarian law, the event is expected to highlight Russia's efforts to investigate and prosecute those it holds responsible. Russian authorities have criticized what they describe as a Western-led disinformation campaign aimed at obscuring the Ukrainian military's actions during the conflict in the Kursk region. While the Russian side frames the event as a platform for justice and truth, it is likely to draw international scrutiny and competing narratives given the ongoing tensions and divergent accounts of the conflict. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
Russia Today
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Ukraine truce must support lasting peace
Any truce between Russia and Ukraine must support lasting peace and not simply be a ruse by Kiev to regroup militarily, senior Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik has warned. He was commenting on Ukraine's demands for a ceasefire ahead of direct talks with Russia, expected in Istanbul on Friday. Miroshnik, the Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador-at-large, stated that Kiev's focus on a 30-day unconditional truce signals a troubling divergence in the agendas of the two sides ahead of negotiations. Russian and Ukrainian delegations are expected to meet for the first time since 2022, when Kiev halted diplomacy in favor of seeking a military victory. 'We definitely realize that the Ukrainian side needs [a pause] to reinforce its positions, build new fortifications, deliver arms, regroup forces, etc. Which means reaching a new level of escalation in a month,' Miroshnik said on Friday. 'Naturally, that would be a move in the direction opposite of a resolution.' He added that 'a ceasefire not integrated into a broader program for long-term settlement would not satisfy the Russian side.' Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky had initially insisted on a truce as a prerequisite for talks, but seemingly softened his stance following pressure from senior US officials, who identified direct negotiations as the next step in Washington's mediation efforts. Russian President Vladimir Putin last week proposed restarting talks and requested that Türkiye again serve as host. Zelensky responded by announcing he would personally fly to Türkiye and expected Putin to do the same. However, after Moscow clarified that its delegation to Istanbul would not be top-level, Zelensky dismissed Russian negotiators as 'theater props' and appointed Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to lead the Ukrainian team. The talks are expected to begin later on Friday, one day later than planned. Miroshnik criticized Ukraine's maneuvering, accusing it of trying to 'shift a pragmatic work process of talks towards a show.' He also reiterated doubts about Zelensky's legitimacy, pointing to the expiration of his presidential term last year. 'There are risks that any agreement signed in an unlawful way would be later fully disavowed,' Miroshnik said. 'Mechanisms for full legalization need to be part of the negotiations, where the parties could discuss some transition conditions.' According to the Ukrainian Constitution, if a presidential successor is not elected in time, the speaker of parliament should assume the role. Zelensky has refused to hand over power and continues to govern the country.
Russia Today
14-04-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
West seeks to partition Ukraine
European nations hostile towards Moscow are advocating for the partitioning of Ukraine, according to Rodion Miroshnik, the Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador-at-large overseeing war crime investigations. Last week, The Times of London reported an alleged US proposal to divide the country, reminiscent of Germany's division following World War II. Keith Kellogg, the US presidential envoy for Ukraine cited by the newspaper, later stated that his remarks had been misinterpreted by the British outlet. Miroshnik criticized the approach on Saturday as an embodiment of what he called the UK's colonial mindset. 'Europe has a habit of slicing up other continents and nations and parceling them out,' he stated in an interview. He read the underlying message as the West saying: 'We intended to partition Russia. Since we couldn't pull that off, let's divide Ukraine instead.' Read more Trump's Kiev envoy clarifies proposed 'zones of responsibility' in Ukraine The diplomat drew parallels between the proposal in The Times and the aftermath of World War I, noting that turning Arab regions of the former Ottoman Empire into mandate territories governed by the UK and France did not ultimately bode well for the Middle East. Moscow opposes the presence of any NATO member states' troops in Ukraine, including the post-ceasefire security force suggested by the UK and France. Miroshnik insisted that an 'occupation' by those nations would merely confirm Ukraine's status as a de facto 'mandate territory' with a puppet government, primarily handled by the British. He added that Russia would not accept such a 'toxic' neighbor. 'The time Kiev needs to lick its wounds may be alarmingly brief,' he cautioned. 'It needs to reflect on its experiences, prepare, and train tens of thousands more militants via Britain before going to war again.' Certain European NATO members have advocated for a 'resilience force' to be stationed in Ukraine, presenting them as a deterrent. Kellogg said he did not propose dividing the country but rather discussed with the Times the idea of 'zones of responsibility,' controlled by Russia, a British-French contingent, and Kiev itself, respectively. READ MORE: Zelensky mustn't govern Russians he despises – Lavrov Moscow views the Ukraine conflict as a NATO proxy war. Russian officials have argued that a lasting peace can only be achieved by addressing the fundamental issues, including the expansion of the US-led military bloc in Europe since the 1990s and the 'neo-Nazi' character of the current Ukrainian government, which discriminates against ethnic Russians.
Russia Today
01-04-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Ukrainian drone strikes passenger bus
At least 16 people were injured in the Russian frontline city of Gorlovka when a Ukrainian kamikaze drone struck a bus early on Tuesday morning, Mayor Ivan Prikhodko has reported. The incident marks the latest assault on the beleaguered residents of the city, which is located in Russia's Donetsk People's Republic. The mayor took to social media to share images showing the destruction. The Russian Investigative Committee stated that Ukrainian forces deployed a kamikaze drone to target a bus near a central stop. The strike also caused damage to a nearby administrative building, the law enforcement agency added, describing the event as attempted murder. Local health officials reported that five of the victims are currently in serious condition at local hospitals. A regional watchdog that regularly posts updates on Ukrainian strikes in Donbass reported that several artillery shells landed in Gorlovka on the same day. Read more Kiev ramping up attacks on Russian civilians – senior diplomat A similar drone strike targeted a passenger bus near Gorlovka in mid-March. Last week, Rodion Miroshnik, the Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador-at-large overseeing investigations into alleged war crimes, highlighted a rising number of civilian casualties resulting from Ukrainian attacks on vulnerable locations such as Gorlovka. He suggested that this trend, occurring amid US-backed discussions for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, indicates Kiev's intent to obstruct mediation efforts. The administration of President Donald Trump is advocating for a negotiated ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia as part of its strategy to normalize relations with Moscow. While the Russian government has welcomed this shift in Washington's stance, it has expressed deep skepticism toward the Ukrainian authorities, claiming that Kiev is not engaging in negotiations in good faith.
Russia Today
26-02-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Ukrainian terror plot thwarted in Russia
A man accused of plotting a series of terrorist attacks against Russian security facilities has been arrested in the city of Stavropol, the Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Wednesday. According to an official statement provided to RT, the suspect is from a country in Central Asia and is a supporter of a Ukrainian paramilitary group that is banned in Russia. The FSB report says he was directed by a handler based in Ukraine and was preparing attacks using Molotov cocktails against key government and security facilities in Stavropol Region. The suspect's intended targets reportedly included the regional offices of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Emergency Situations, a military commissariat, a military hospital, and the administration of Stavropol's Industrial District. The authorities revealed that the suspect had conducted reconnaissance, acquired chemical components, and assembled incendiary devices. Following the planned attacks, he allegedly intended to flee to Ukraine and join the country's armed forces. The FSB has also released a video of the suspect's arrest and interrogation, in which he confesses to being ordered to carry out the attacks. It shows Molotov cocktails and communication devices found in his apartment, including messages containing instructions from his Ukrainian contact. Officials have not yet disclosed the suspect's identity, nor have they specified which terrorist group he was affiliated with. The FSB frequently reports on foiled sabotage operations linked to Ukraine. Late last month, Russian security officers said they had prevented a planned attack on a train operating between Kislovodsk and Mineralnye Vody, with the suspect arrested in Stavropol Region. Moscow has long accused Kiev of employing terrorist tactics in the ongoing conflict, citing targeted assassinations of civilians and covert operations carried out by Ukraine's intelligence services. Earlier this month, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik warned that Ukraine may resort to terrorist attacks in an effort to derail peace talks, echoing a similar statement from the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service.
