Syria backs Russia’s efforts to stand against West’s escalatory moves
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says his country supports Russian efforts to confront the escalatory steps taken by certain Western countries and the US-led NATO military alliance to provoke hostilities, especially in the eastern Ukraine region.
Saudi Arabia has shown ‘positive signals’ for dialogue
In a virtual meeting through Clubhouse social media platform, hosted on April 20 by Al-Jazeera analyst Ali Hashem, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh answered questions by reporters from credible media around the world.
Putin vows ‘harsh’ response to anyone crossing Russia’s ‘red lines’
President Vladimir Putin has warned Russia’s rival powers against threatening his country, vowing a tough response to anyone who crosses Moscow’s ‘red lines.’
Russia restricts flights over Black Sea, Crimea, as Ukraine tensions mount
Russia has restricted civilian flights over the Black Sea and the Crimean Peninsula, amid rising tensions with Ukraine and its Western supporters.
Some 200 Terrorists Killed in Russian Airstrike in Syria
Some 200 terrorists were killed and there were considerable material damages after a terrorist stronghold near the western Syrian city of Palmyra was bombed by Russian aircraft.
Trump warns over Biden moves encouraging Beijing Moscow coop
Former US President Donald Trump warned against steps by the Biden administration that would encourage cooperation between Russia and China.
Russia, Iran, Syria working to secure oil, wheat shipments to Arab country
Iran, Russia and Syria have established an operations room to secure a safe and stable flow of oil supplies, wheat and some other essential materials to the Arab country via the Mediterranean, private sources have revealed to Sputnik Arabic.
UK warships to sail for Black Sea in May as Ukraine-Russia tensions rise
The UK’s Navy warships will sail for the Black Sea next month amid rising tensions between Ukrainian and Russian forces, the Sunday Times newspaper reported, citing senior naval sources.
Czechs expel 18 Russian embassy staff, accusing ‘intel officers’ of 2014 depot blast
The Czech Republic has announced the expulsion of 18 staff from the Russian embassy alleging that Russian intelligence services were involved in an ammunition depot blast in 2014.
Norway to allow US to build military facilities on its soil
Norway has signed an agreement with the US to build facilities on its airfields and a naval base amid growing tensions between the US-led military alliance and neighboring Russia.