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Iran requested new Russian Geran drones for attacks on Israeli, American targets amid war - report
Russia based the original Geran, which carries a 20-kilogram warhead and has a top speed of 185 kph, on Iranian-designed Shahed drones.
Russia says it detained a man who spied on British diplomats in Moscow for Ukraine
TASS says Trump envoys to visit Russia and Ukraine at weekend, Kremlin declines comment
Air Tanzania becomes first airline to halt flights to Russia after Zelensky warning
Syria says it can stop buying wheat abroad, but analysts say the reality is more complicated
Economist Yafa Nawaf said sustainably eliminating the need for wheat imports depends on continued support for producers, access to fertilizer and seed, affordable fuel, and more.
North Korea, Russia reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day, as Kim sends Putin more troops
The North Korean leader expressed hope for the future of ties that had "carried forward the history of common struggle for justice and precious traditions of friendship."
Ukraine has retaken 745 sq km in 'precision' operation this year, Zelensky says
Ukraine's military has sought to heap pressure on Moscow's war effort in recent months, counterattacking on parts of the 1,200-km front and striking logistics and energy infrastructure.
Zelensky halts drone strikes on Black Sea oil tankers in Russian port after demand from US VP Vance
Ukraine agreed to not target non-Russian ships, so long as they were not sanctioned by Ukraine or carrying any Russian cargo.
Kremlin releases ailing ex- US Marine Robert Gilman from Russian prison
One US official said that Gilman's release was "an act of goodwill" by hardline Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Syria, Russia reach deal on future of Tartous, Hmeimim bases after 18 months of talks
Russia's naval facility at Tartous and Hmeimim air base have long been Moscow's principal military footholds in the Middle East and have been the subject of negotiations since 2024.
US continuing talk with Ukraine on Patriot missile manufacture, despite Trump casting doubt on deal
The discussions include an option for Ukraine to build some components for final assembly elsewhere in Europe, the sources added.
Putin embraces the dark corners of Russia’s history – opinion
The topic of Ukraine’s western borders is of particular interest to Russia’s president, but his so-called Marxism-Leninism argument reveals his flawed logic
Homemade explosive carried by woman kills three, wounds at least 21 at Moscow restaurant
The explosion occurred just before 8:00 p.m. local time close to an Italian restaurant located in one of Moscow's seven Stalin-era skyscrapers at Kudrinkskaya Square, the police said.
How Russia helped build Iran into a strategic partner against the West - analysis
Iran helped Moscow by supplying it with Shahed drones. Used in the thousands to terrorize Ukrainians, the Iranian drones have not helped Russia win the war.
