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Russia to respond if NATO moves nuclear forces near border
May 14, 2022 04:12Russia says it would take precautionary measures if NATO deployed nuclear forces and infrastructure closer to the country's border.
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Russia to cut electricity to Finland as Helsinki moves toward NATO bid
May 14, 2022 00:58Russia is likely to suspend electricity supplies to Finland this weekend as Helsinki seems adamant about pursuing its ambitious bid of joining the US-led NATO military alliance amid the raging war in Ukraine.
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Good, reliable outcome within reach in Vienna if US adheres to commitments: FM
May 13, 2022 10:21Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Tehran and the P4+1 group of countries still have the opportunity to reach a “good and reliable” agreement on the revival of the 2015 deal if the United States makes the necessary decision and honors its commitments.
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EU pledges 500mn in extra military aid to Ukraine, UK urges more
May 13, 2022 06:29Throwing their full weight behind Kiev, France has announced that the G7 (Group of Seven) industrialized nations are “strongly united” in backing Ukraine until its “victory” against Russia.
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US, European allies rally behind Finland, Sweden in their bid to join NATO
May 13, 2022 03:52The US and some European governments say they will support Finland and Sweden joining the NATO military alliance despite Russia's warning of dire consequences.
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Putin: Anti-Moscow sanctions over Ukraine hurting West more than Russia
May 12, 2022 13:49President Vladimir Putin says anti-Moscow sanctions imposed by the West over Russia’s military operation in Ukraine have backfired and that Western countries have been hit worse by the bans.
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Finland's leaders favor NATO membership 'without delay'
May 12, 2022 09:10Finland's leaders say they are in favor of applying for NATO membership "without delay," apparently prompted by Russia's military offensive against Ukraine.
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EU warns UK: ‘Don’t touch’ Northern Ireland Protocol
May 11, 2022 03:13The deadlock between the United Kingdom and the European Union over post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland is once again taking center stage, with both sides issuing stern warnings.
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Tehran says Vienna talks can conclude successfully if US honors Iranians' rights
May 09, 2022 06:59Tehran says the prolonged talks in Vienna on reviving the 2015 Iran deal can be concluded successfully if the US honors "the Iranian nation’s rights".
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UN Security Council calls for ‘peaceful solution’ on Ukraine
May 07, 2022 12:15The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has expressed deep concern over the situation in Ukraine, calling for a “peaceful solution” to the conflict in the former Soviet state.