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US sanctions three for aiding Iran's air defenses amid reports of Moscow-Tehran arms deal

A day later, the Financial Times reported that Russia had signed a weapons deal with Iran to supply the regime with 90 advanced guided missile launchers.

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.
A photograph taken on October 22, 2017 shows the Tsaritsyno Palace Museum and Reserve in the South of Moscow.

US Embassy in Russia warns citizens in Moscow of potential 'mass casualty event' near museum

The Russian flag flies on the dome of the Kremlin Senate building behind Spasskaya Tower, in central Moscow, Russia, May 4, 2023.

Europe should be included in Ukraine peace discussions, Kremlin aide says

Britain's Defense Minister Wes Streeting speaks during a meeting with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on October 15, 2026.

Britain must be 'ready for war' by 2030 amid Russian aggression, UK defense secretary says


El Al suspends Tel Aviv-Moscow flights after long-range Ukraine strikes disrupt Russian oil sales

The airline will reassess the situation next week and decide whether to resume operations, with passengers to be informed and offered alternatives in accordance with the law.

An El Al Boeing 737 takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

Ukraine launches largest attack on Russia since start of war, 500 flights from Moscow delayed

Flights out of all major Moscow airports have been grounded as a result of Ukrainian drone strikes. Authorities said 180 Ukrainian drones had been shot down over Moscow.

Thick plumes of smoke with flames rise from an oil refinery following a Ukrainian drone attack in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Moscow, Russia, June 18, 2026, in this picture obtained from social media.

Russian-held Crimea curbs the use of motorcycles, saying they sound like drones

"The moped noise hampers the work of defense systems. Their engines sound similar [to drones]," said an official regarding the temporary ban.

A Russian police officer stands guard at the scene following an overnight explosion at a multi-storey residential building in Sevastopol, Crimea, March 24, 2026.

Putin says Russia ready to work with US, has discussed this with Xi

"There is a point in comparing the content," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state television Kremlin reporter Pavel Zarubin when asked about comparisons with the Trump visit.

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 20, 2026.

The Reagan lesson for Iran: Defeat the regime, defuse the bomb - opinion

Reagan’s Cold War statecraft offers lessons for confronting Iran’s regime and nuclear ambitions.

US PRESIDENT Ronald Reagan (left) and prime minister Menachem Begin speak at the White House.

Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Moscow in over a year

Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in over a year, killing at least four people in Russia, local officials said.

Residents clear debris from broken windows in a damaged apartment building following a Ukrainian drone attack in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict in Krasnogorsk, in the Moscow region, Russia May 17, 2026.

Russia's parliament passes bill giving Putin more power to invade foreign countries

A bill proposed by Russia's Duma would let the Kremlin send troops abroad to “protect” Russian citizens who are facing arrest, detention, or any other form of perceived persecution.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on economic issues in Moscow, Russia, May 15, 2026.

Russia says it's establishing 'full-fledged partnership' with Afghan Taliban

Russia sees a need to work with Kabul as it faces a major security threat from Islamist militant groups based in a string of countries from Afghanistan to the Middle East.

Taliban security personnel climb barefoot up a steep and sandy mountainside on a weekend at the Sayad area of Reg-e-Rawan in Kapisa province on April 24, 2026.

Putin says Ukraine war is ending but the global order has already shifted - opinion

Ukraine war may be winding down, but its impact on global politics is already irreversible.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a press conference in Moscow, Russia May 9, 2026.

Russia holds scaled-back WW2 victory parade as worries over war in Ukraine deepen

The May 9 parade on Red Square marks Russia's most revered national holiday and celebrates the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany, paying homage to the 27 million Soviet citizens who perished.

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2026.