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Russia says Turkey turning into “unfriendly country” following Ukraine president visit

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A Russian defense official says that Turkey is turning into an "unfriendly country" after a series of "provocative decisions." The comments follow a visit to Turkey by the Ukrainian president.
Middle East

Sources say Ukraine’s Zelensky to attend Arab League meeting in Saudi Arabia

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to participate in the Arab League summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, according to an informed source.
Foreign Policy

Iran FM: West encourage Ukraine to present proof over drone claims

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The Iranian foreign minister, in a phone conversation with the European Union’s top diplomat Josep Borrell, said the West should encourage Ukraine to present substantiated proof over the transfer of Iran-made drones to Russia for use in the Ukraine war.
Europe

Russia claims Ukrainian air defenses neutralized

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The Russian Defense Ministry has claimed that Ukrainian air defenses have been neutralized. Moscow has launched a ‘special operation’ in Ukraine on Thursday, amid escalating tensions between Kiev's forces and Moscow-backed troops in Donbass.
Europe

World reacts to Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Leaders of several countries rushed to condemn a Russian invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday night, warning of heavy sanctions to come for the attack announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Energy

Oil prices surge above $100 following Russia Ukraine attacks

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Oil prices soared past $100 for the first time in more than seven years on Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "military operation" in Ukraine.
Europe

Guterres says Russia must fully comply with UN charter

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Moscow's recognition of the "independence" of the two breakaway Ukrainian regions. He has called on Russia to fully comply with the global body's charter.
Americas

3 more countries impose sanctions on Russia over Ukraine

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Australia, Canada and Japan have issued sanctions against Russia on Tuesday. The have joined the growing list of countries that have taken economic action after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized two Ukrainian regions as independent states and moved Russian forces into eastern Ukraine.
Europe

Russia says its forces withdrawing from Ukraine border

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Russian troops have completed their training drills in Belarus, close to neighboring Ukraine, and will begin returning to their places of regular deployment, the Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday. It comes amid fears in the West that the exercises could have been a precursor to an invasion.
Foreign Policy

Iranian FM: Russia’s concerns over Ukraine understandable to Iran

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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said the Kremlin’s views and concerns about foreign interference in Ukraine are understandable to Iran.
Europe

G7 warns sanctions would have ‘massive’ impact on Russia

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World powers have warned Moscow that they stand ready to impose sanctions that would have a huge and immediate impact on Russia's economy, should it pursue any military aggression against Ukraine. Moscow rejects any plan to attack Ukraine, despite mass military deployment on borders.
Europe

Putin holds talks with Macron over Ukraine, Iran

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Russian President Vladimir Putin held phone talks with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Saturday over Ukraine tensions and Iran's nuclear programme.
Europe

Lavrov: US propaganda on ‘Russian aggression’ against Ukraine provocative

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during a telephone talk with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday that Washington propaganda campaign on Moscow’s alleged aggression against Ukraine pursued provocative goals.
Europe

US says Russian invasion of Ukraine could create instability in ME

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The U.S. Army general tapped to take over as top commander in the Middle East has warned if Russia invades Ukraine, it could create broader instability in the Middle East, including Syria.
Europe

Russia says west speculation about invasion of Ukraine ‘madness’

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The speculation of Western countries about how many days Kiev can fall in the course of a potential Russian invasion is madness and scaremongering, Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy said on Sunday.
Americas

Kremlin: Bloomberg disseminating false news over Ukraine

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Russia says US-based Bloomberg News Agency is publishing baseless stories regarding Moscow’s plans to invade Ukraine. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov added this makes it clear how dangerous West-triggered tensions are.
Europe

Russia deploys S-400 in Belarus amid tensions over Ukraine

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Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile systems have been deployed to Belarus and will go on air defense combat alert as part of an inspection of the Union State’s Response Force, according to the Russia’s Defense Ministry.
Europe

Russia says not threatening Ukraine

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 A top Russian security official says Moscow is in no way threatening Ukraine, adding all allegations by the US authorities in this regard are total absurdity, Russian  
Europe

‘Ukraine toy in US, NATO’s hands for pressure on Russia’

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Ukraine is being used as a tool of geopolitical pressure on Moscow, it became a toy in the hands of the US and NATO, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev says.
Americas

Pentagon puts 1,000s troops on alert over Russia tensions

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As tensions intensify over Russia-Ukraine crisis, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has placed roughly 8,500 military personnel on heigh alert to potentially deploy to Eastern Europe, the Pentagon announced.
Europe

Russia urges UK to stop engaging in provocations over Ukraine

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Moscow has called on the UK to avoid provocations over the Russia-Ukraine crisis. It follows a statement by the UK foreign office that Russia seeks to bring to power a pro-Kremlin government in Kiev.
Europe

Russia says to keep troops near Ukraine due to NATO actions

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Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov says Moscow has to keep troops on its territory near the Ukrainian border because of the tense situation and NATO’s actions.
Europe

Russia launches military drills near Ukraine border

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Russia has staged live-fire exercises involving troops and tanks near the Ukrainian border. It comes as Russian and the US negotiators gave no sign of narrowing their differences in briefings after the recent talks in Switzerland.
Americas

US: Diplomatic solution possible over Russia-Ukraine crisis

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says a diplomatic solution is still possible to resolve the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Binken however warned Russia of “massive consequences” if it continues what he called aggressive actions in Europe.
Foreign Policy

Iran paying reparations to families of Ukrainian plane crash victims

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry has issued a statement regarding measures the Islamic Republic has taken to appease the families of people who died in the Ukrainian plane crash over Tehran in early 2020.
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