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Press releases published on May 20, 2025

Zelensky reacts to Putin’s peace discussions suggestion
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer for direct peace talks by reiterating his demand that any negotiations must begin with a full ceasefire. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine expects …

USSR-launched spacecraft clashes into Indian Ocean
(MENAFN) A Soviet spacecraft, Kosmos 482, launched in 1972, has re-entered Earth’s atmosphere and fallen into the Indian Ocean, according to Russia's space agency Roscosmos. The probe had been orbiting Earth for over 50 years after its original mission to …

Putin Describes Call with Trump as Productive
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin described his recent telephone exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump as “very useful.” The two heads of state engaged in a lengthy discussion lasting over two hours on Monday, focusing mainly on the ongoing crisis …

EU Adopts 17th Package of Sanctions Against Russia
(MENAFN) The European Union (EU) has officially adopted its 17th package of sanctions against Russia, further tightening economic pressure amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The announcement was made on Tuesday by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas via a …

Moscow highlights foundation for peace talks with Kiev
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aide, Yury Ushakov, emphasized that any peace talks with Ukraine should consider both the current realities on the ground and the framework established during the 2022 Istanbul negotiations. Ushakov made these …

Helix and Avalanche Announce $100M Commitment to Support Fusion, A New Framework for Blockchain Economies Focused on Real-World Outcomes
The initiative supports new Layer 1 networks and on-chain services designed for practical applications across sectors such as AI, healthcare, and decentralized infrastructure LONDON, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Helix and Avalanche, with support from …

Optimum selects the Digital Vending Machine® from Bango to bring new subscription bundles to customers
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bango (AIM: BGO), the leader in subscription bundling, today announces a new licensing agreement with Optimum, a leading U.S. telecommunications provider, operated by Altice USA. Through this …

PFMcrypto Introduces Flexible 1-Day Income Plan, Making Bitcoin Mining Accessible
New York City, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faced with the dual burden of market instability and high hurdles in traditional finance, more and more investors are turning to cloud computing leasing as a stable source of income. PFMcrypto, a digital …

XRP News: Nimanode Is Pioneering a No-Code AI Agent Builder on XRP to Power Web3 Automation
LEEDS, England, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Web3 continues to evolve, the limitations of manual execution, static smart contracts, and human-dependent workflows have become more visible than ever. Artificial Intelligence is rapidly proving its …

Only 1 in 100 insurers say Claims-Finance Collaboration is “highly effective”, new research by Vitesse finds
NEW YORK, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vitesse, the trusted financial infrastructure connecting the global insurance ecosystem, today released a new research report: The State of Claims Finance: Tackling Roadblocks in Payments, Liquidity and Financial …

Dogecoin XRP and Solana Price Prediction: Why Holders Are Flocking to XY Miners for Passive Income?
Los Angeles, California, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cryptocurrency markets reacted to the SEC's delayed ETF decision, with XRP, Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) all seeing price volatility. Traders are keeping a close eye on these assets to gauge …

Putin declares ‘Truth and justice are on our side’
(MENAFN) During his Victory Day address in Moscow, President Vladimir Putin declared that the Russian people fully support the nation’s troops engaged in the ongoing military operation against the Kiev regime. Framing the conflict as a continuation of the …

Honda Reduces EV Investment Due to Slower Adoption
(MENAFN) Honda Motor Co. revealed on Tuesday that it will reduce its electric vehicle (EV) investment for the period leading up to 2030 by 30%, trimming it from 10 trillion yen (approximately 69.3 billion USD) to 7 trillion yen (48.5 billion USD). This …

Slovak Premier criticizes Western ‘Iron Curtain’ in discussions with Putin
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow following his attendance at the Victory Day celebrations commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany. During their meeting at the …

Think Tank Supports Spain’s Call to Address Gaza Genocide
(MENAFN) A think tank showed strong approval on Monday for Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s recent comments regarding the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza. The group praised Sanchez's condemnation of Israel and his call for international efforts to …

Ukraine claims Hungary is spying
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) claims to have uncovered and dismantled a Hungarian military intelligence network allegedly operating in the Transcarpathia region, near Ukraine's western border. In a statement on Friday, SBU spokesperson Artyom …

Ukrainian forces launch multiple attacks despite Russia`s three-day Victory Day ceasefire
(MENAFN) Despite Russia's 72-hour Victory Day ceasefire, Ukrainian forces launched multiple attacks, including four attempted cross-border incursions into Russia’s Belgorod and Kursk regions, according to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry on …

Trump Criticizes US Involvement in Ukraine War
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump has criticized his predecessor, Joe Biden, for directing substantial American taxpayer funds toward a foreign conflict that "should have remained a European situation." In remarks made to reporters at the White …

France Denies Pressuring Telegram for Censorship
(MENAFN) France’s foreign intelligence service has dismissed accusations that its director exerted pressure on Telegram founder Pavel Durov to censor political content on the messaging platform. Durov stated on Sunday that a Western European nation, which …

Israeli Opposition Leader Slams Government, Labels It 'Pariah State'
(MENAFN) A leading figure in Israel’s opposition on Tuesday accused his nation of becoming a pariah state that kills children "as a hobby," marking the latest and most forceful condemnation of Israel's ongoing atrocities in Gaza by an Israeli public figure …