Russia
Russian weapons before effective test in Iran conflict
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Although Russia has supplied weapons and technology to Iran for many years, the effectiveness of this support in the Middle East conflict is being questioned.
Neighbors to Russia consider passing nuclear weapons
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Russia warns Finland - a country sharing a border of more than 1,000km - about its nuclear policy.
Russia focuses on attacking energy sources of the Ukrainian army
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On March 7, Russia launched a large-scale attack targeting defense industry enterprises and energy facilities serving the Ukrainian army.
Russia - US exchange views on easing sanctions as Middle East crisis pushes oil prices soaring
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Moscow and Washington are discussing the possibility of easing sanctions on Russian oil.
US responds to news of Russia providing locations of US warships and aircraft to Iran
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The Pentagon affirmed that US forces are monitoring the activities of Russia and Iran amid escalating conflict in the region.
Russia may have provided intelligence to Iran to attack the US in the Middle East
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Russia may have provided intelligence for Iran to attack US forces, including the locations of US warships and aircraft in the Middle East.
Russian weapons for Iran may increase sharply when the opportunity arises
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The supply of Russian weapons to Iran is said to not only continue but may also increase significantly if Russia has the opportunity.
Russia announces control of 9 more Ukrainian settlements in the week
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On March 6, the Russian Ministry of Defense said that the country's forces had controlled 9 new settlements in the week from February 28 to March 6.
Russia will continue to cooperate with Iran in promising projects
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Russia-Iran cooperation will not be interrupted despite all challenges, the Russian Energy Minister affirmed.
Ukrainian drone may have sunk a Russian gas tanker in the Mediterranean
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Russia's Arctic Metagaz liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker just exploded and sank in the Mediterranean after an attack believed to be carried out by drones from Ukraine.
Mr. Zelensky refuses to repair the Druzhba pipeline, Hungary declares it will force Ukraine to reopen
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Mr. Zelensky said he has not received an official request from the EU to allow inspectors to access the damaged Druzhba pipeline area.
Russia unexpectedly becomes a rare intermediary channel amidst Iranian war
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Amidst the escalating war between the US, Israel and Iran, Russia suddenly became a rare intermediary capable of contacting most parties.
Russia speaks out about request for weapons support from Iran
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Russia has not received any requests for assistance, including the supply of weapons, from Iran.
World 24h: US to exempt sanctions for Russian oil and gas facility
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World news 5.3: New Zealand deploys military aircraft to the Middle East; US to exempt sanctions for Russian oil and gas facilities...
Russia threatens to proactively cut off European gas before being banned
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Russia signals readiness to withdraw from the EU gas market before being "banned" - a move that could disrupt Europe's energy balance.