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Putin holds talks with Speaker of Turkish Parliament

Putin holds talks with Speaker of Turkish Parliament

Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Speaker of the Turkish Parliament Numan Kurtulmuş has had a meeting in Moscow today. The Turkish politician is on an official visit to Russia. He has been in Moscow for several days.

Turkish parliamentary speaker hopes to meet with Putin

Turkish parliamentary speaker hopes to meet with Putin

Speaker of Turkey’s Grand National Assembly (parliament) Numan Kurtulmus said he was hoping to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on September 25 and convey greetings from Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan. …

Russia's lower house speaker arrives in Iran

Russia's lower house speaker arrives in Iran

Speaker of Russia’s State Duma (lower house of parliament) Vyacheslav Volodin has arrived in Tehran to take part in the inauguration of Iranian President Elect Masoud Pezeshkian, Duma’s press service said. …

Human rights official calls for niqabs ban in Russia

Human rights official calls for niqabs ban in Russia

Head of Russia’s Human Rights Council Valery Fadeev said the government should consider a ban on wearing niqabs, a traditional Muslim veil that covers the entire face apart from the eyes. Fadeev noted that wearing face coverings …

Russia's Volodin paying visit to Saudi Arabia

Russia's Volodin paying visit to Saudi Arabia

Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin and delegates from the lower house of Russia’s parliament have arrived in Saudi Arabia. This is the first visit at the level of the State Duma speaker to the kingdom, according to the …