Russia Ukraine War

Putin says Ukraine war may be nearing end after ceasefire announcement

Sat, 09 May 2026 - 08:01 GMT

Speaking to reporters at the Kremlin, Putin said, “I think the matter is coming to an end,” referring to the conflict that has entered its fifth year.

Trump announces 3-day ceasefire, prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine

Fri, 08 May 2026 - 06:30 GMT

Trump said the ceasefire will include “a suspension of all kinetic activity” as well as the exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each side.

France unveils new voluntary military service amid heightened Russia tensions

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 - 02:20 GMT

Macron said the scheme would start with 3,000 participants in 2026, rising to 10,000 by 2030 and 50,000 by 2035.

Trump to meet Zelenskyy in Washington on Monday after Putin as Ukraine war persists

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 - 04:14 GMT

The high-stakes meeting comes after Trump seems to have shifted his stance, now backing a full peace agreement over a ceasefire — a position long favored by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Sisi at Military Academy: Regional developments require highest levels of awareness, readiness

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 - 01:41 GMT

“Despite the harsh conditions we encounter along our borders, Allah will grant us further success as we exert effort, remain patient, and work"

Egypt to hold placement tests for university students returning from Ukraine, Sudan 27 Aug.

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 - 11:19 GMT

Egypt will hold placement tests for its students transferring from Ukrainian and Sudanese universities on Sunday 27 August so that they can join the Egyptian universities, a statement by the Ministry of Emigration read on Thursday.

Claims that Egypt sides with single party in Russia-Ukraine war devoid of truth: FM

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 - 08:50 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry denied claims that Egypt has sided with a single party of the Russia-Ukraine war against the other, describing the claims as “far from reality”.

What is Egypt’s position on Russia, China, Ukraine war? Presidential spox gives answers

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 - 02:54 GMT

Egypt has friendship relations with all countries of the world, Presidential Spokesman Bassam Rady said in a reply to a comment on his Facebook page about Egypt’s position on Russia, China, and the United States today.

Arab summit in Algeria held at critical time amid unprecedented global challenges: AL Chief

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 - 09:00 GMT

The 31st Arab League summit in Algeria is held at the right time given the unprecedented challenges that the world is currently witnessing, said Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Abul Gheit on Tuesday.

Egypt’s local wheat supply season is over after 4.2 million tons collected: Min.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 - 08:09 GMT

The quantities of wheat collected from farmers this year in Egypt supplied totaled 4.2 million tons, the minister said, which is half the quantity of wheat cultivated in Egypt this year.

Egypt’s Cabinet raises initial wheat procurement price for 2023 season to LE 1,000

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 - 11:58 GMT

The decision raises the wheat procurement price from LE 865-885 during the current wheat harvest season, which started in April.

Photos - Door should remain open for diplomatic solutions, dialogue - Sisi tells Macron on Ukraine crisis

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 - 02:58 GMT

This came as the two leaders held a meeting in Paris, during which they discussed the hard economic situation that has resulted from the crisis in Ukraine, particularly that linked with food and energy security across the world, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement.

1,000 Egyptians expected to arrive in Romania from Ukraine: Immigration Min.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 - 08:04 GMT

In remarks to TV host Azza Mostafa on Sada Al-Balad, Makram said Egypt has around 3,000 students in Ukraine, affirming that she has asked them to stick to the embassy’s remarks and the security measures.

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