Iran Dismisses Reports of Drone Delivery to Russia for Ukraine War - Politics news - Tasnim News Agency

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry rejected reports that Iran has provided Russia with drones for use in the war in Ukraine.

EU May Announce 9th Sanctions Package Against Russia Right After Approving 8th

The EU Permanent Representatives Committee (COREPER) may announce the ninth package of sanctions against Russia immediately after approving the eighth, spurred by the recent referendums and subsequent admission of four new regions to Russia, an EU source told Sputnik.

Treaties on accession of Donbass and other liberated territories to Russia signed

Russian President Vladimir Putin and the heads of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics and the Zaporozhye and Kherson Regions have signed treaties on uniting these territories with Russia.

Air Defense Systems Activated In Russias Belgorod Region, No Casualties - Governor

 Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Friday that air defense systems activated in the Belgorod and Yakovlevsky districts, there are no casualties and destruction.

US Delusional To Think Moscow Wont Defend Territory That Become Part Of Russia - Antonov

 US politicians are delusional if they think Moscow will not defend the territories that have or may become part of Russia as a result of their residents' freely expressed popular will, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said in an opinion-editorial piece published by the National Interest.

US Embassy in Moscow Urges American Citizens to Leave Russia - Tasnim News Agency

The US Embassy in Moscow has urged American citizens to urgently leave Russia as long as opportunities for this remain open, according to the recommendations uploaded to the diplomatic mission's website.

Japan lodges protest after Russia detains diplomat in Vladivostok

Japan has accused Russia of “unreasonable” behaviour and threatened “equivalent steps” after the FSB, the Russian federal security agency, detained a diplomat in the eastern port city of Vladivostok and accused him of being a spy.

Edward Snowden Receives Russian Citizenship

Former US intelligence contractor and whistleblower Edward Snowden, who leaked classified information on digital surveillance programs, received Russian citizenship, according to a decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Hungary’s Orban declares plan for "national consultations" on sanctions against Russia

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told parliament on Monday he would hold "national consultations" in order to find out what the Hungarians really think about the sanctions imposed by the EU on Russia, the Magyar Nemzet newspaper reports.

Russian Interior Ministry Says Aware Of 6 Killed, 20 Injured In Attack In Izhevsk School

Six people were killed and about 20 others were injured as a result of a shooting attack in a school in Izhevsk, the Russian interior ministry said on Monday, citing the data of the office in the Udmurt Republic.

US Uses Nuclear Blackmail, Pushing Kiev To Move Hostilities To Russia

The United States is not capable of negotiating and pushing Kiev to move hostilities to the Russian territory, while using nuclear blackmail, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Friday.

Russia and Ukraine have carried out an unexpected Prisoner swap, almost 300 People, 10 Foreigners

 

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North Korea Denies Selling Weapons to Russia

North Korea on Thursday denied sending weapons to Russia, accusing the United States of spreading rumors about such a sale to tarnish Pyongyang’s image.

UK Foreign Office Calls Partial Mobilization In Russia Worrying Escalation

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said on Wednesday that a partial mobilization that had begun in Russia was a "worrying escalation," and that the United Kingdom should regard the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons by Moscow "very seriously."

Putin announces partial mobilization, assures Russia’s security in nationwide address

 

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 Two key elements from the TV address and updates:

Nearly 95% Of Kherson Region Fully Controlled By Russia, Referendum Will Be Held- Official - UrduPoint

 Nearly 95% of the Kherson region is under the full control of Russia, Kherson Deputy Governor Kirill Stremousov said on Tuesday, adding that the referendum on joining Russia will be held.

Iran to soon import 9 mln-cubic meter Russian gas daily: ministry - China.org.cn

The Iranian Oil Ministry said on Monday the country will soon purchase 9 million cubic meters per day of gas from Russia through Azerbaijan, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.

Germany Renounces Special Relations With Russia By Supplying Weapons To Kiev - Ambassador - UrduPoint

By supplying weapons to Ukraine, Berlin refused special relations with Russia, which allowed Germany to be an intermediary in Moscow's dialogue with the West, Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergey Nechaev said in an interview with RIA Novosti.

Top Commander: NATO Began ‘Planning’ Expanded Presence Near Russia ‘Years Ago’

NATO began planning to increase its presence along its Eastern flank “years” before Russia kicked off its special military operation in Ukraine, NATO Military Committee chairman Rob Bauer revealed.

Marine Le Pen Slams Govt For Backing Thoughtless EU Sanctions On Russia

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Sunday that the centrist government made a "geopolitical mistake" when it backed the European Union's ill-conceived sanctions against Russia.