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1. June 13, 2023 First warning: "If the shelling continues, we'll consider creating a sanitary zone at a distance from which it would be impossible to reach our territory." (Meeting with war correspondents)
2. June 16, 2023 At the Saint-Petersburg Economic Forum: "If attacks persist, we'll consider creating a cordon sanitaire on Ukrainian territory." No ambiguity.
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Iran Press TV
Wednesday, 28 May 2025 3:11 PM
Commissioner General of the UN's Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned that the aid delivery and distribution model introduced by the Israeli regime and the US not only wastes much-needed resources but is also a distraction from the Israeli atrocities in the territory.
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Ministry of Foregn Affairs of Japan
May 28, 2025
On May 28, at 3:20 p.m., for approximately 45 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Mr. Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia. The summary of the meeting is as follows:
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Global Times By Global Times Published: May 28, 2025 12:51 PM When asked to comment on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's claim that "deterrence for China obviously begins with Taiwan's own self-defense capabilities," as well as US Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo's claims of "existing plans to deter and stop a military invasion from the Chinese mainland", and his advocacy for creating a "hellish scenario" in response, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of...
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IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
May 28, 2025
Tehran, IRNA -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says Iran will not accept any proposal that would restrict its uranium enrichment program, which he said is a fundamental part of its nuclear industry.
His remarks come amid ongoing indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States, mediated by Oman.
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U.S. Central Command
News | May 28, 2025
By Maged L. Benjamin-Elias
SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) brought together military medical professionals and leaders from 19 partner nations for the third biennial Medical Security Cooperation Exchange (MSCE), held from May 11 to 15, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. The event served as a pivotal opportunity to strengthen regional medical collaboration, accelerate innovation, and enhance readiness across the coalition.
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Republic of Estonia - Ministry of Defence
28. May 2025 - 13:33
Yesterday in Tallinn, member states of the IT Coalition Steering Group gathered for their ninth meeting to receive an update on recent developments and Ukraine's most urgent needs in communications and information technology. In total, the member states of the Coalition led by Estonia and Luxembourg have contributed over one billion euros worth of assistance to Ukraine over the past two years.
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May 28, 2025
By Matthew Olay, DOD News
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth left Washington for Singapore today to attend an annual Asian security summit and meet with an assortment of defense counterparts.
"We're going out to Singapore to hold a series of meetings to ensure that region understands America will be strong," Hegseth told reporters prior to boarding his flight at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
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Republic of Latvia - Ministry of Defence
05/28/2025 - 11:10
In Latvia
Information prepared by Media Relations Section
On Wednesday, 28 May, during the Drone Summit, Minister of Defence of Republic of Latvia Andris Sprūds announced the establishment and opening of a Competence Centre for Autonomous Systems — also referred to as the Drone Competence Centre — scheduled for this autumn.
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Global Times
By Global Times Published: May 28, 2025 11:47 AM
A spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday slammed the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' shameless attempt to sell out Taiwan region's interests to appease the US, warning that continuously making concessions will lead to full exploitation of Taiwan by the US.
