Russia outlines response to NATO’s war preparations
The Russian military is making preparations for a possible attack by NATO members, Defense Minister Andrey Belousov said on Wednesday during a government meeting.
Russian MOD: Ukrainian losses almost 500,000 this year
Ukraine has lost almost 500,000 servicemen this year alone, Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has said.
Putin: Russia’s Oreshnik missile system to enter service this year
Russia’s newly developed medium-range Oreshnik missile system will enter combat before the end of the year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday during a keynote speech to the Defense Ministry.
Iran and Russia Sign 3-Year Cooperation Roadmap to Solidify Strategic Ties
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov signed a comprehensive cooperation program for 2026-2028 on Wednesday, marking a historic step in the institutionalized coordination between Tehran and Moscow.
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EU admits corruption scandal forced Zelensky into peace talks
The ongoing corruption scandal in Ukraine involving Vladimir Zelensky's inner circle has forced him into negotiations on a US-backed peace plan, which he and his European backers had previously rejected, the Washington Post has reported, citing EU officials.
Leader lauds country's strengths despite all difficulties
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised the country's progress and strengths despite all the problems.
UK’s defense chief:
Brits must be ready to sacrifice ‘sons and daughters’
The UK’s Chief of the Defense Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, has claimed that the chances of a direct confrontation with Russian forces on UK soil are not “zero” – a speculation dismissed by Moscow as “nonsense.”
Iran’s Envoy: Strategic Partnership with Russia Maps Out Future Roadmap
Kazem Jalali, Iran's Ambassador to Moscow, has described the developing relationship between Tehran and Moscow as a transition toward a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership" designed to secure the long-term interests of both nations.
Public Approval of Trump Drops to 39% Amid Growing Economic Concerns
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that President Donald Trump’s approval rating has declined to near-record lows for his current term, driven largely by a loss of confidence in his management of the U.S. economy, even among some members of his own party.
Venezuela responds to Trump’s oil blockade
Venezuela has denounced US President Donald Trump’s oil blockade on the country, saying his “interventionist and colonialist” rhetoric proves Washington’s long-standing plan to seize Venezuelan natural resources.
UNGA reaffirms Palestinians’ right to self-determination
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Monday overwhelmingly adopted a draft resolution reaffirming the Palestinian people's right to self-determination, including the right to an independent State of Palestine.
Araghchi: Iran-Russia strategic pact determining factor in intl. peace
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between Iran and Russia is a determining factor in the international peace and security.
Gharibabadi meets with OIC SG in Riyadh to discuss Gaza
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for the Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi met and held talks with Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha in Riyadh on Tuesday.
Iran summons Cyprus ambassador over interventionist stance
Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Cypriot ambassador in Tehran to protest the interventionist position regarding Iran’s territorial integrity.
Larijani Vows 'Uninterrupted' INSTC Progress: All Lands Along Corridor to be State-Owned
During a meeting with Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev, Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, assured that all necessary lands along the North-South Corridor route would be acquired by the government by year-end to ensure the strategic project proceeds without interruption.