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US suspected Wagner preparing to take military action against Russia: Report

US intelligence agencies strongly suspected that Evgeny Prigozhin was planning a major move against the Russian government, days before the leader of the mercenary Wagner Group ordered his troops to march on Moscow, The New York Times reported, citing sources. Washington kept silent because it “had little interest” in helping Russia out, the report revealed.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 487: Ukrainian FM says Chaos in Russia works to Kyiv’s advantage

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 486: Wagner head orders his fighters to return to their field camps to avoid bloodshed

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Wall Street Journal reporter detention appeal denied by Moscow court

An appeal by Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich against his detention has been denied by Moscow City Court on Thursday.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 484

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Moscow: Washington plotting to interfere in Russian elections

The United States has openly embraced the goal of destabilizing Russia, with an eye on the 2024 presidential election, Russia's  Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated. The remarks came after US President Joe Biden publicly declared that President Vladimir Putin of Russia “cannot remain in power."

Egypt blames EU for canceling meeting with Arab League over Syria’s readmission

Cairo has lashed out at the latest move by the European Union (EU) to cancel next week’s ministerial meeting with the Arab League over Syria’s readmission to the pan-Arab body. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has denounced the decision as regrettable.

Russia says Iran, regional bloc likely to sign free trade pact by year-end

Moscow expects that an agreement on a free trade zone (FTA) between Tehran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will be inked before the end of the year, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexey Overchuk has said.

Russia says Iran’s full membership at SCO on agenda at next summit

Bakhtiyer Khakimov, Russia’s presidential representative for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization affairs, has said that Iran's full membership at the SCO will be at the top of the agenda of the upcoming summit of the bloc.

UK MPs call on premier to raise human rights with Bahrain’s crown prince

British lawmakers have expressed their "grave concern" to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak about political repression in Bahrain ahead of a visit by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to London. They have asked Sunak to push for the release of political prisoners in the Arab country in return for the unconditional financial support the kingdom receives from the UK.

Rights groups say Macron is ‘main architect’ of rehabilitation of MbS

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a one-on-one meeting on Friday, a visit that has drawn the ire of human rights groups that are criticizing the French leader for "rehabilitating" the Saudi leader's international image.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 479

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

World pledges over $6bn for Syrians at EU conference

More than $6 billion were pledged by international donors at a European Union-hosted conference on Thursday to help Syrians recover from poverty. A devastating earthquake in February has compounded economic misery for Syrians after over a decade of war.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 478

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

US sends fighter jets to Middle East, citing Russia ‘increasingly unsafe’ activity

The United States has sent F-22 jets to the Middle East in response to the “increasingly unsafe” activity by Russian aircraft in the region.

Washington bid to isolate Tehran, Moscow with sanctions ‘impossible’: Russian envoy to Iran

Russian Ambassador to Tehran Alexey Yurievich Dedov has said it is “impossible” for the United States and its allies to succeed in isolating Iran and Russia through sanctions.

Data show Germany has resumed petroleum imports from Iran despite US sanctions

Berlin has resumed its petroleum imports from Tehran after five years despite a continued regime of US sanctions that bans any trade of energy products with Iran, according to a report.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 475

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 474

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 473

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

US envoy to UN calls for probe into “Iran’s transfer of drones to Russia”

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US Ambassador to the United Nations, has called for an investigation into reports of “Iran’s transfer of combat drones to Russia” for use in the war against Ukraine.

US lawmakers call on Europe to immediately initiate Iran sanctions snapback

Thirty-five US House members sent a bipartisan letter to British, French and German leaders urging them to immediately initiate the snapback mechanism of the United Nations’ sanctions on Iran under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Tehran has repeatedly warned against the European governments’ “provocative and unconstructive" policies towards the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

Russia and China to hold joint military drills as top generals meet virtually

China and Russia will again hold joint military war games this year, top generals from each side confirmed in a virtual meeting Friday, according to China’s defense ministry.

US says drone plant Russia building with Iran help could be fully operational by 2024

The US believes that a combat drone manufacturing plant Russia is building with Iran’s help could be fully operational by early next year, National Security Council official John Kirby has stated. Kiev and its allies have accused Tehran of sending attack drones to Moscow, an allegation Iran denies.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 472

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

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