Russia

Biden vows long-term military support for Ukraine during meeting with Zelensky

Dec 22, 2022 12:31

Meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, US President Joe Biden pledges to further step up military support, including a new missile system, for Ukraine in its war with Russia.
US announces $1.85bn arms package for Ukraine, including Patriot missile

Dec 22, 2022 12:26

The United States on Wednesday announced it will provide Ukraine with the advanced Patriot air defense system as part of a new $1.85 billion military package to the war-ravaged country.
Ukraine’s Zelensky should learn from fate of leaders who counted on US support: Iran

Dec 22, 2022 10:25

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has roundly rejected “unfounded” allegations that Tehran provided Moscow with a fleet of drones to be used in the Ukraine conflict, saying that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should learn from the fate of the leaders who counted on support from the United States.
Eutelsat confirms suspension of three Russian, all IRIB channels

Dec 22, 2022 09:15

French satellite operator Eutelsat confirms that it has suspended all broadcasting services to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) as well as three Russian channels.
In first wartime foreign trip, Zelensky heads to US to collect 'weapons and more weapons'

Dec 22, 2022 04:30

In his first overseas trip since the outbreak of Russia's military operation in Ukraine in February, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is traveling to the US on Wednesday to secure more weapons as fighting escalates in the war-ravaged country.
Russia’s VTB bank starts transfer services to Iran: Report

Dec 22, 2022 02:42

Russia’s second largest bank the VTB has launched a first transaction service involving the Russian rouble and Iranian rial, according to reports published in the Russian media.
Vienna talks can be wrapped up 'within days' but US is reluctant: Russia

Dec 22, 2022 02:36

A senior Russian diplomat says the Vienna talks aimed at the removal of US sanctions and revival of the 2015 nuclear deal can be wrapped up within days but the United States is not ready to take the necessary steps.
Putin says NATO using all its potential against Russia

Dec 21, 2022 11:45

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday vowed to fulfill the objectives of the country’s special operation in Ukraine even as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left for the US to lobby for more arms.
China, Russia hold joint military drill in East China Sea

Dec 21, 2022 10:48

The Naval Forces of China and Russia have launched a one-week joint exercise off the coast of the Chinese Zhejiang Province in the East China Sea.
US to send $1.8bn worth of weapons to Ukraine, including Patriot missiles

Dec 21, 2022 10:39

The United States government has reportedly decided to send 1.8 billion dollars’ worth of weapons to Ukraine, including precision bomb kits and Patriot missile systems.