Trump and Putin talked for 50 minutes on June 14. Russian aide Yuri Ushakov shared details about their phone call during a news meeting. The two leaders covered several major topics during their discussion. Putin wished Trump a happy birthday as part of their conversation. This marks their fifth phone call since Trump returned to office.
The presidents discussed problems with Iran and prisoner swaps with Ukraine. Trump criticized what Israel has done and wants to build a negotiation team for Iran talks. Putin talked about setting up prisoner exchanges with Ukraine. Russia stays ready to keep talking with Kiev after June 22. Both leaders agreed that Moscow should stay involved with Iranian matters.
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St. Petersburg keeps building new subway stops. Igor Kreslavsky leads the construction committee and shared which stations will open this year. TV channel Saint Petersburg reported his comments. Four tunnel boring machines dig the underground paths. Two machines came from the Obukhov Plant.
Workers should finish Putilovskaya and Yugo-Zapadnaya stations this year. Kreslavsky promised the construction would wrap up despite timing issues. Opening dates depend on final inspections and other work. The Krasnoselsko-Kalininskaya line will add 18 new stations total. Three stations called Bronevaya, Zastavskaya and Karetnaya are under construction right away.
The final stop will be Ruchi station. City leaders also plan new stations for the...
Tatyana Brukhunova remains busy on social media at the age of 36. The comedian Evgeny Petrosyan married her as his fifth wife. She shares life stories with her followers and posts photos of her kids. Brukhunova gives tips about events to attend and books to read. She also suggests places for people to visit.
Brukhunova and Petrosyan have two children together. Five-year-old Vagan and one-year-old Matilda keep their parents on the go. Recent photos show Vagan playing chess, accompanied by a message about the importance of talking carefully to children. Another picture shows Vagan wearing sunglasses during a walk. Brukhunova posted a new photo of baby Matilda on her social media stories.
The couple got married back in 2019. They focus...
St. Petersburg apartment rents cost half the price compared to Moscow rates. Yandex Rent experts found monthly housing costs reached 41,000 rubles after rising 3.6 percent during the past month. Moscow renters pay 85,000 rubles monthly for similar apartments with only 0.7 percent increases. The northern capital offers much cheaper housing options for people seeking affordable living spaces. Both cities ranked among the top million-population areas where rental prices changed significantly.
Voronezh led cities with the biggest rental decreases during the first five months of 2025. Apartment costs fell 5.1 percent to 23,000 rubles making it the most affordable major city. Nizhny Novgorod followed with 5 percent drops bringing rents to...
Zimbabwe Cricket received harsh criticism after congratulating South Africa for winning the World Test Championship. Fans attacked the cricket board on social media instead of celebrating with their neighbors. South Africa defeated Australia by five wickets at Lord's to claim their first major trophy in 27 years. The victory ended decades of disappointment for the Proteas cricket team. Zimbabwe Cricket posted congratulations on X and mentioned their upcoming series.
Cricket supporters told Zimbabwe officials to focus on fixing their problems rather than praising others. Many fans complained about biased player selections and political interference in team choices. They argued South Africa won because they picked players based on talent...
Zimbabwe appointed Nanette Silukhuni to the state television board despite serious problems with her education claims. The former anti-corruption deputy chairperson appears to hold fake university degrees from schools that do not exist. Investigators found she listed Hong Kong University on her resume when no such place operates. Her doctorate comes from Aldersgate University which experts consider questionable. The Information Ministry gave her the broadcasting position anyway.
President Mnangagwa's niece Helliate Rushwaya will lead the new ZBC board as chairperson. Advocate Tapson Dzvetero serves as her deputy on the 13-member team. Silukhuni works as head of strategic planning at the Information Ministry after getting hired without...
Wicknell Chivayo earned recognition as one of Africa's top givers after donating 60 million dollars during 2024. The controversial Zimbabwean businessman joined Nigerian billionaires Tony Elumelu and Aliko Dangote on Fortune Afrika's philanthropy list. His massive donations made him the largest individual contributor across Southern Africa. The report ranked Chivayo second only to Elumelu among the continent's most generous people. His giving methods differ from other wealthy donors who use structured foundations.
Chivayo hands out money and gifts directly without official charity organizations or formal processes. He favors musicians, soccer players, churches and social media creators throughout Zimbabwe. More than 150 vehicles were...
Tyra Chikocho fought back against people who said she bought tickets to see celebrities. The Zimbabwean comedian called Madam Boss shared photos with Hollywood stars during the awards show. She met famous people like Tyler Perry and actors backstage at the ceremony. Critics claimed she paid for access to exclusive areas that regular money cannot reach. Chikocho argued her invitation came through official channels rather than ticket purchases.
Social media users accused her of making false claims about receiving special invites. She displayed ticket prices between 17,000 and 30,000 dollars to prove her point. People searched the internet and found cheaper admission tickets under 500 dollars. The price gap created heated debates about...
Sandra Tagwirei surprised Zimbabweans with her simple appearance during charity work. The wife of wealthy businessman Kuda Tagwireyi wore no makeup and basic clothing during their visit to Nyanga North. People praised her humble behavior after videos spread across social media platforms. She chose a headwrap and modest dress instead of expensive fashion items. Many citizens admired her down-to-earth personality despite her family wealth.
The couple distributed goods to villagers during their weekend community outreach program. Sandra leads the Bridging the Gap Foundation and actively helps rural communities. Social media users shared positive comments about her genuine character and religious values. People called her behavior...
