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Putin blames West for Ukraine war, suspends nuclear treaty with US
Feb 21, 2023 12:06In a state-of-the-nation address in Moscow on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Western countries of fanning the flames of a year-long war in Ukraine that has killed tens of thousands of people.
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West’s concerns about Iran’s nuclear program resemble 'crocodile tears': Russia
Feb 21, 2023 06:38A senior Russian diplomat says the concerns raised repeatedly by Western countries in their media about Iran’s nuclear program are no more than “crocodile tears” as the issue can be resolved in a diplomatic manner.
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Tehran ready to host 3+3 format meeting of regional top diplomats: FM
Feb 21, 2023 05:05Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Tehran is ready to host a foreign ministerial meeting within the framework of a 3+3 group comprising three southern Caucasus countries and their three neighbors while stressing the importance of bolstering regional cooperation.
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China denies US claim about arming Russia, slams Washington’s meddlesome remarks
Feb 21, 2023 03:30Beijing has dismissed claims by the United States that China is considering arming Russia in its war with Ukraine, urging Washington to reflect on its own actions rather than making meddlesome comments.
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Ukraine's Zelensky: Should China ally with Russia, there would be world war
Feb 21, 2023 03:22Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned China against supporting Russia in its year-long special operation in the former Soviet republic, saying, “There will be a world war” if Beijing sides with Moscow.
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US president makes surprise visit to Kiev, pledges $500mn in new military aid
Feb 20, 2023 09:44US President Joe Biden has made an unannounced visit to Kiev on Monday and pledged a military aid package worth $500 million, almost a year into the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Russia envoy: Language of ultimatum doesn’t work with authorities of Iran
Feb 20, 2023 10:37A senior Russian diplomat has criticized the European Union's diplomacy vis-à-vis Iran, emphasizing that the language of "ultimatum" does not work with the Iranian authorities.
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Thousands in US protest funding of Ukraine war, call for disbanding NATO
Feb 20, 2023 09:57Thousands of anti-war demonstrators took to the streets in Washington on Sunday against the US government's war-mongering policies, urging the Joe Biden administration to stop supplying arms to Ukraine and disband the NATO military alliance.
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Russia charges 680 Ukrainian officials with war crimes
Feb 20, 2023 04:05Russia has charged 680 Ukrainian officials, including members of the security forces and Defense Ministry, with serious offenses that amount to war crimes, according to Russian media.
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Russia warns Ukraine planning to stage 'nuclear incident' to blame Moscow
Feb 20, 2023 03:59Russia has warned that Ukraine is planning to stage a false-flag "nuclear incident" on its territory to pin the blame on Moscow ahead of a United Nations meeting.