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Russian forces seize east Ukrainian city in new phase of offensive
Apr 19, 2022 14:58Russian forces have seized control of the city of Kreminna in eastern Ukraine after the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the area, as Moscow launches a new phase of its military offensive in the former Soviet republic.
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Russia imposing tit-for-tat sanctions on US, Canadian lawmakers: Ministry
Apr 14, 2022 04:41Russia says it is imposing sanctions on hundreds of US lawmakers and dozens of Canadian senators in retaliation for similar measures by Washington and Ottawa against more than 300 Russian legislators last month.
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Iran says backs political solution to war in Ukraine
Apr 14, 2022 03:06Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian communicates the Islamic Republic’s opposition to war in Ukraine during a telephone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba.
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US, NATO weapons transport in Ukraine ‘legitimate’ targets, Russia warns
Apr 14, 2022 00:24Russia says it views the transport of weapons by the United States and NATO in Ukraine as ‘legitimate’ military targets, warning of harsh response in case of any attempts by the West to threaten Russia’s military.
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Russia warns against NATO expansion
Apr 12, 2022 10:16Russia has repeated its warning against further expansion of the NATO military alliance, saying the alliance remains “a tool of confrontation”.
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‘Dangerous precedent’: China warns of implications of Russia’s suspension from UNHRC
Apr 08, 2022 10:51China has warned of the implications of Russia’s suspension from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) over the Russian offensive against Ukraine.
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Diplomacy, dialogue best way to resolve Ukraine crisis: Amir-Abdollahian
Apr 08, 2022 00:10Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says recourse to diplomacy and promotion of dialogue constitute the best way to resolve the current crisis in Ukraine, reiterating the Islamic Republic’s opposition to war in any part of the world.
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Kremlin says US weapons supplies to Ukraine may damage prospects of peace talks
Apr 07, 2022 13:23The Kremlin has warned that US weapons supplies to Ukraine may hurt any prospects of peace after initial talks between the two warring sides failed to pave the way for a meeting of Russian and Ukrainian presidents.
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FM calls for concerted efforts to reach political solution in Ukraine crisis
Apr 07, 2022 01:19Foreign Minister has called for concerted efforts to reach a political solution to end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, reiterating Tehran’s stance of rejecting wars and sanctions.
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US bans all new investment in Russia, sanctions Putin’s children
Apr 06, 2022 11:20Amid heightened tensions between the West and Russia over the latter’s military operation in Ukraine, the US on Wednesday rolled out fresh sanctions on Russian officials and entities.