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EU wants to create new fund for military aid to Ukraine
The European Union is set to establish a groundbreaking military aid fund for Ukraine, potentially worth billions of euros, partially funded by frozen Russian assets.
Lavrov: Russia to cut ties with 'discriminatory' global bodies
In a significant diplomatic shift, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced plans to drastically revise Russia's involvement with international organisations, citing 'discriminatory approaches' and the West's manipulation of global institutions.
Putin praises Foreign Ministry's Defence of Russian interests amid global tensions
In a powerful message marking Diplomatic Worker's Day, President Putin lauded Russia's Foreign Ministry for its role in building a 'fair multipolar world order' while defending national interests during challenging international circumstances.
Russia signals major policy shift on Taliban terror status
In a significant diplomatic shift, Russia has initiated proceedings to remove the Taliban from its terrorist organisation list, potentially marking a major change in international relations with Afghanistan's current rulers.
Russian defence systems thwart major Ukrainian drone offensive
In one of the largest drone confrontations in the ongoing conflict, Russian air defence systems neutralised over 100 Ukrainian drones across nine regions, marking a significant escalation in aerial warfare.
Russia-Iran Strategic Partnership agreement not targeted against anybody
The Comprehensive partnership agreement, which will be signed by Russian and Iranian presidents in Moscow, is not directed against any other country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Russia strikes Ukraine's fuel and energy infrastructure in response to long-range missile bombardment
The Russian armed forces launched a massive strike on critical facilities of the fuel and energy infrastructure of Ukraine, which provided the work of the military-industrial complex, in response to Kiev's use of six ATACMS missiles at the airfield in Taganrog, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Bolivia, Cuba to become BRICS partner states starting January 2025
Bolivia and Cuba will join BRICS as partner countries starting January 1, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Friday.
Russia, Turkey should aid Syria's democratic transition, fair elections- Syrian politician
Russia and Turkey should ensure the establishment of a democratic transitional governing body in Syria and the holding of fair elections, as there is currently significant misalignment between the groups controlling Syria, a member of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party, Tarek Ahmad, told Sputnik.
UN Security Council may develop document on Syria in coming days - Nebenzia
The United Nations Security Council discussed the need to create a document on the situation in Syria, and its publication may take place in the coming days, Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said.
Israeli air force attacks over 250 military targets in Syria over past two days
The Israeli Air Force has carried out air strikes on more than 250 military targets in Syria since the recent shift in the country's leadership, Israeli Army Radio reported.
IDF entered Syrian territory beyond Golan Heights first time in over 50 years — reports
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) entered Syrian territory outside the Golan Heights over the weekend for the first time since the October War of 1973, the New York Times reported, citing two Israeli officials.
Assad resigns, leaves Syria after talks with Syrian stakeholders - Russian Foreign Ministry
Following negotiations with the parties to the Syrian conflict, Syrian President Bashar Assad has decided to resign and leave the country, ordering his government to ensure a peaceful power transition, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.