Iran helped Russia in the conflict with Ukraine and now it must request the favor in return.

Iran helped Russia in the conflict with Ukraine and now it must request the favor in return.

1 airstrike on a Syrian port that Damascus said was used for civilian cargo, which could be linked to the delivery of Russian weapons to Syria. In retaliation, Russia launched a missile strike on an Israeli base in the Golan Heights, marking the first direct military clash between the two countries. Meanwhile, Russia’s relationship with … Read more

Kyiv deploys over 100 drones in Russia as missile attack on Ukraine wounds 17 people

Kyiv deploys over 100 drones in Russia as missile attack on Ukraine wounds 17 people

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian air defenses shot down more than 100 Ukrainian drones Sunday over Russia’s western regions, Moscow officials said, while 17 people were injured in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih in a ballistic missile attack. The Russian Defense Ministry said 110 drones were destroyed in the overnight barrage against seven Russian … Read more

Congress demands stricter sanctions due to US company’s operations in Russia

Congress demands stricter sanctions due to US company’s operations in Russia

A bipartisan coalition in Congress is calling for the Biden administration to strengthen sanctions on Russia’s oilfield services industry, claiming that current regulations are allowing a major US company to support Vladimir Putin’s war efforts. The group has also requested clarification from the Treasury and State departments regarding transactions involving Houston-based SLB, formerly known as … Read more

Moscow Announces Exchange of 95 Prisoners Between Ukraine and Russia

Moscow Announces Exchange of 95 Prisoners Between Ukraine and Russia

(Bloomberg) — Russia said it exchanged 95 Ukrainian soldiers for an equal number of its force in the first major prisoner of war return in more than a moth. Most Reed from Bloomberg Ukrainian officials didn’t immediately confirm the deal has taken place. The exchange was mediated by the United Arab Emirates, Russia’s Defense Ministry … Read more