The Russian government is warning Ukraine that Kyiv’s new fleet of F-16 fighter jets will be treated as a “nuclear-capable” threat. Ukraine’s military said last week that it would begin operating the US-made jets as soon as Monday. Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Ilya Yevlash said that the planes would be ready for …
Read More »US soldier detained in Russia, accused of theft
A United States soldier has been detained in Vladivostok on charges of theft in Russia’s latest high-profile detention of an American. Russia’s RIA state news agency reported on Tuesday that the soldier, identified by the court as Gordon Black, would be detained until July 2. Speaking on condition of anonymity, …
Read More »US effectively dooms Ukraine by its new decisions: Antonov
The US authorities effectively doomed Ukraine, which they use as a battering ram against Russia, by its decision to resume arms shipments to Kyiv, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said. “America made its choice in favor of war. It took the side of the evil and supported fascism. …
Read More »Dozens of terrorists killed in Syrian armed forces operation
Dozens of terrorists were killed during an operation carried out by the Syrian armed forces in the suburbs of the country’s Deir ez-Zur and Palmyra regions. Issuing a statement, the Arab country’s defense ministry said that the operation was conducted in response to the attacks of armed terrorist groups on …
Read More »Diplomat: Russia ready to discuss serious proposals on Ukrainian issue
Russia is ready to discuss serious proposals on Ukraine that are based on Russian legitimate interests, a senior Russian diplomat has said. Russia is ready to discuss really substantial proposals on Ukraine that are based on Russian legitimate interests, head of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s 2nd CIS (the Commonwealth of …
Read More »Putin: Allegations about Russia’s plans to invade Europe nonsense
Russian President Vladimir Putin has slammed allegations that Russia is planning to fight against Europe as utter nonsense. “As for the allegations that we are planning to invade Europe after Ukraine, this is utter nonsense meant solely to intimidate their population to make them pay more money,” Putin said at …
Read More »US media: Alliance of Russia, China and Iran alarming for US, allies
An American newspaper described the alliance between Iran, Russia and China as a nightmare for the United States and its Western allies. According to Sputnik, the Economist has assessed the economic threat posed by Russia, China and Iran. All three countries are members of the same international clubs like the …
Read More »Navy Cmdr.: Indian Ocean will be no place for enemies in future
Referring Iran-China-Russia drill in the Gulf of Oman, Iran’s Navy Commander said that there will be no place for enemies and unjustified forces in the northern Indian Ocean in the future. Admiral Shahram Irani, regarding the 2024 joint maritime security belt drill of Iran, China, and Russia stated that the …
Read More »Spokesman Scorns US’ View on Iran-Russia Space Interaction
The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson brushed aside the US’ objections to aerospace cooperation between Tehran and Moscow after Iran launched a homegrown satellite with a Russian carrier. Asked about the US’ criticism of the launch of the Iranian Pars-1 satellite from a spaceport in Russia, Nasser Kanaani said at a …
Read More »Iran to Hold Joint Naval Drill with Russia, China in Weeks
Military forces from Iran, Russia and China are going to stage a joint naval war game in the coming weeks, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said. Speaking at a naval base in Iran’s northern city of Manjil on Monday, Rear Admiral Irani said the joint exercise will be …
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