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“Moscow Condemns EU Proposal to Tap Frozen Assets for Ukraine”

On 3 December 2025, the European Commission published on its website the press release ‘Commission unveils two solutions to support Ukraine’s financing needs in 2026–2027’ and the draft regulation ‘Proposal establishing the Reparations Loan to Ukraine’, providing for unauthorised use of Bank of Russia assets held by European financial institutions, including the Euroclear…

15 December 2025

“BRICS Sherpa Meeting Highlights Strategic Achievements and Future Initiatives Under Brazilian Chairmanship”

Deputy Foreign Minister and Russia’s Sherpa for BRICS Sergey Ryabkov took part in the end-of-year sherpa/sous-sherpa meeting of BRICS countries under the Brazilian chairmanship in Brasília on December 11-12. The participants reviewed this year’s cooperation…

15 December 2025

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Russia and South Africa Foreign Ministers Reaffirm G20 Cooperation Amid Global Tensions

December 12, 2025 — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola held a telephone conversation Friday, focusing on cooperation within the Group of 20 (G20).The ministers…

15 December 2025

Russian Foreign Ministry’s press release on the UN International Court of Justice’s acceptance for hearing of the matter of Ukraine’s responsibility for genocide and related crimes

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has upheld the Russian Federation’s position and accepted its counter-claims against Ukraine for hearing under the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. All…

12 December 2025

Vietnam joins BRICS' counter terrorism effort

BRICS+ Counter-Terrorism Conference in Moscow Discusses Measures to Prevent the Spread of Fascist and neo-Nazi Ideas

Moscow, December 4 — The BRICS+ Counter-Terrorism Conference, held December 3–4 under the auspices of Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, brought together more than a hundred representatives from government agencies, academia, civil society, and international…

9 December 2025

Dr Rodgers Lubilo, President of Community Leaders Network

SADC Leader Warns: ‘If CITES Won’t Reform for Communities, We’ll Force It’

By Emmanuel Koro 4 December 2025, Samarkand City, Uzbekistan                                                                                        Southern Africa’s leading community conservation voices have delivered their clearest warning yet to the UN wildlife trade regulator CITES, declaring that they will no longer…

5 December 2025

Vassily Nebenzia

Moscow Envoy Slams Zelensky, Claims 1.7M Troop Losses

Russia’s envoy to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia, used a Security Council briefing on Ukraine to accuse Kyiv of corruption, catastrophic military losses, and forced mobilisation, while sharply criticising Western governments for continued support of…

25 November 2025

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Russia Highlights Food Security and Trade Concerns at G20 Summit

Johannesburg, 22 November 2025 Russia’s delegation to the G20 Leaders Summit underscored the importance of the forum in advancing global cooperation, welcoming the adoption of a joint Declaration that includes key provisions on food security…

24 November 2025

Sergey Lavrov

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with RIA Novosti on progress in Russia-US talks

Question: President of Russia Vladimir Putin announced that the Russian Federation is prepared to continue adhering to the restrictions established by New START for one additional year, starting February 5, 2026. Has there been any response…

12 November 2025

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with Ultrahang Youtube Channel

Question: Thank you, Mr. Foreign Minister, thank you for giving us your time. Sergey Lavrov:  My pleasure. Question: So we are here in Moscow. And I came from Hungary, from Budapest, just a few days ago. And Moscow…

30 October 2025

Russian presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation Kirill Dmitriev

Diesel diplomacy: How a Russia-US fuel deal is redrawing global alliances

The diesel supply agreement struck between Russia and the United States may appear at first glance to be a simple energy transaction. In reality, it has evolved into a geopolitical flashpoint that is exposing deep…

21 October 2026

UB Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, the force behind the new strategy designed to transform UB into a high performance organisation

UB Graduates Over 4,000 as Output Jumps 15%

GABORONE, October 19, 2026 – The University of Botswana (UB) will confer qualifications on 4,059 graduands during its 44th Graduation Ceremonies, marking a significant increase in graduate output and a notable rise in doctoral graduates.…

21 October 2026

Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti

UB to Confer Honorary Doctorates on Sesana, Moeti and Dingake

GABORONE, Oct 20, 2026 – The University of Botswana (UB) will confer honorary doctorates on indigenous rights activist Roy Sesana, public health leader Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti and jurist Justice Professor Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake…

20 October 2026

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Sweden hails SADC PF as “excellent vehicle” for advancing SRHR within the region

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, Namibia – Sweden has described the SADC Parliamentary Forum as a trusted regional partner and an effective channel for advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and has praised its…

19 October 2026

FNB Botswana Deputy Chief Executive Officer Dr Mbako Mbo

FNB Botswana backs private sector growth at National Business Conference

FRANCISTOWN – FNB Botswana has reaffirmed its commitment to private sector-led economic growth and diversification through its partnership and participation in the 18th National Business Conference (NBC), currently underway in Francistown. The conference, hosted by…

19 October 2026

Boko said Xi's journey from provincial leadership to the highest office in China testified to his resilience, integrity, wisdom and deep understanding of governance

Boko calls for reparations for colonial injustices, as he hails Xi’s pragmatic leadership

BEIJING – President Duma Gideon Boko has described Chinese President Xi Jinping as a transformative and pragmatic leader whose governance philosophy is rooted in a deep understanding of China’s material realities, while also reaffirming his…

19 October 2026