On South Africa visit, Germany’s Scholz says it is ‘unacceptable’ to side with Russia

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said during a visit to South Africa that it is “unacceptable” that some countries have sided with Russia over its offensive in Ukraine.

EU Membership For Ukraine Would Mean End Of European Union - Russian Foreign Ministry - UrduPoint

If the European Union agrees to start Ukraine's accession process, it will indicate that the union is driven by purely geopolitical interests and thus it would mean the end of the bloc, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said on Saturday.

Contribution of Human Rights Council to settle Ukrainian crisis requires abandoning ignorance of atrocities committed against Donbass – SANA

Syria’s permanent representative to the United Nations and international organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Husam El-Din, stressed that the contribution of the Human Rights Council to settling the Ukrainian crisis requires abandoning ignorance of the systematic violations of human rights and atrocities committed against the residents of Donbass, and acknowledging that imposing illegal coercive measures on Russia and dispatching lethal weapons to Ukraine stresses Western countries’ endeavors to escalate the crisis.

US Ambassador To UN Says Russians Have Nothing To Celebrate Ahead Of May 9 Celebrations - UrduPoint

US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield made disparaging remarks about Victory Day celebrations in Russia on Sunday, claiming that Russians "have nothing to celebrate" on May 9.

Kiev Says Turned Down Steinmeiers Visit To Ukraine In Absence Of Concrete Suggestions - UrduPoint

Kiev had rejected German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's request to visit Ukraine as it expects from Berlin tangible decisions, such as the embargo on Russian oil or military and economic aid, Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President's Office Ihor Zhovkva said on Wednesday.

UK chancellor's wife pays no British taxes on her foreign earnings

British Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s millionaire wife has been revealed to hold non-domicile status, meaning she does not pay British taxes on her foreign earnings, triggering controversy in the UK.

Japans Ethos: Russias Intention To Retaliate Against Sanctions Unreasonable

Russia's intention to implement further countermeasures in response to the sanctions imposed by Tokyo is extremely unreasonable and unacceptable, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Thursday.

Biden's insults to Putin are unworthy of US president — Kremlin | Al Jazeera

The Kremlin has lashed out at US President Joe Biden after he suggested that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin should be tried for war crimes, saying the remarks were “unacceptable and unworthy”.

Not a single word said by UN deputy chief about shelling of Donetsk — Russian diplomat - TASS

United Nations Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo has sided with one of the parties to the conflict by transmitting disinformation about Russia’s operation in Ukraine, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said on Monday.

Facebook, Instagram to allow calls for violence against Russians — RT

Meta has confirmed that hate speech calling for violence is now permissible on Facebook and Instagram -- as long as the targets are Russian and the topic of conversation relates to Moscow’s military offensive in Ukraine.

Israeli president to pay historic visit to Turkey next week - China.org.cn

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will travel to Turkey next week for a state visit, the office of the presidency announced Saturday.

UNGA resolution on Ukraine inconsistent with China's position - China.org.cn

The draft resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Ukraine crisis does not highlight the importance of the principle of indivisible security or the urgency of promoting political settlement and stepping up diplomatic efforts, which is inconsistent with China's position on the issue, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin at a regular media briefing on Thursday, explaining why China had to abstain from voting.

Ukraine ready to discuss neutrality, Zelensky says — RT

Accusing the West of leaving Ukraine to face Moscow alone, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday he was not afraid to negotiate an end to the Russian “invasion,” but would need security guarantees to do so.

UN Chief Subject to Western Pressure on Ukraine, Lavrov Says - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – UN Secretary General António Guterres was subject to pressure from the West on what is happening in eastern Ukraine, and his statements on this topic do not correspond to his status and powers under the UN Charter, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

US will not give up its principle that every country is free to choose alliances - Biden - TASS

The United States will not give up its basic principle that every country is free to choose their alliances, US President Joe Biden said in the White House.

Nearly 80% of Swiss voters reject ban on animal testing

Voters in Switzerland overwhelmingly rejected a referendum Sunday on banning the use of animals as test subjects.

Taiwan condemns ‘contemptible’ timing of China-Russia partnership | Al Jazeera

Taiwan on Saturday condemned as “contemptible” the timing of China and Russia’s “no limits” partnership at the start of the Winter Olympic Games, saying the Chinese government was bringing shame to the spirit of the games.

European Countries Voice Concerns about Israeli Construction Plans in Al-Quds - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Four European countries expressed deep concerns about the recent Israeli decision to advance plans for building hundreds of new settler units in East al-Quds, including between Givat HaMatos and Har Homa areas.

China Urges US to Compensate Victims of Secret Experiments | Farsnews Agency

(FNA)- China urged the United States to offer apologies and compensation to victims of secret experiments.

China Urges US to Unfreeze Afghanistan’s Assets - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – China reiterated that the US must release Afghanistan’s over $9.5 billion now frozen in its banks.