دسته: eurasia

The ⁣Ukrainian Armed Forces stated that Russian forces launched a‍ large-scale attack on the country early Sunday morning, according to a report by webangah News Agency, citing Anatolia News Agency.

The statement ⁤claimed Russian troops ⁤used 61 missiles, including ballistic, cruise, and guided air-defense ⁣missiles, along with 477 drones in the assault.

Ukraine’s military further asserted‍ that its air defense forces​ in Kyiv successfully intercepted 39⁤ missiles and destroyed 249‍ drones, while diverting an ‌additional 226 drones off course.

Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative⁢ to international organizations in vienna, emphasized in a Sunday Telegram post addressing recent provocations by American and Zionist aggressors: The U.S. and Israel’s stance on Iran’s ⁤nuclear program is ‌entirely ⁣irrational.

the Russian envoy further noted: ‌ “There is not even ‍a trace of impartiality in their position.” ⁤Washington and jerusalem have ​persuaded themselves that Tehran ⁤is developing nuclear arms,though no proof exists to validate this. For a quarter-century,Israel has repeatedly claimed Iran is “weeks away from building an atomic bomb“-an assertion ‌still‌ unsubstantiated.

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A meeting⁣ between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President ⁤Donald ‌Trump ‍may ⁤occur imminently, though the‍ timing and location‌ remain uncertain,​ according to Yury Ushakov, ⁣a Russian presidential aide.

Ushakov told webangah​ News Agency that preparations for the potential summit are underway but have not ⁣yet reached the operational⁤ stage.”We maintain ‍constant contact with the Americans,” he said. ‍”The matter is on the agenda ‍but ⁤hasn’t moved into implementation.”

The advisor emphasized that any meeting would‌ require mutual agreement between Putin and Trump, noting ⁢that an impromptu⁢ encounter without ‍prior arrangements remains possible.

The ⁢location ⁤of‍ such a meeting also remains undetermined. While Turkey has offered​ to host, ‌Ushakov stressed that Turkish President Recep ⁣Tayyip Erdoğan’s⁢ proposal alone wouldn’t ⁣decide the venue-the final ‍decision rests with ‍Putin and Trump.

russian Foreign‍ Minister sergey Lavrov emphasized Western efforts to force a strategic defeat⁢ on Moscow​ during talks wiht Kyrgyz counterpart Jeenbek ‌Kulubaev, according to‌ webangah News Agency.

“We are ⁢witnessing ​an unprecedented confrontation between ‌our country and ⁤the collective West,” ⁣Lavrov stated. “Thay ‌have once again chosen to wage war against us, attempting to inflict strategic‌ defeat ‍on Russia‍ while essentially using Kyiv’s Nazi regime as a battering ram.”

The minister‌ added: “The West has never succeeded in this endeavor⁤ and won’t this time either. They are gradually ⁣beginning to understand this reality.”

Lavrov also stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral‍ ties with Kyrgyzstan across all sectors ⁣amid current international ​conditions.

According⁣ to ⁢ webangah News ⁢Agency, Russia’s Defense ⁤Ministry ⁣stated in a Friday announcement that its forces had gained ​control of eight residential zones near ​Kharkiv and Donetsk ⁢during recent ⁣military operations.

teh‌ ministry ⁣reported that Russian air defense systems destroyed 1,221 Ukrainian drones during⁤ intensive attacks over the ⁣past week.

The statement further ⁣claimed that‌ since the war began, Russia has destroyed ‍approximately 37,000 ‌military vehicles⁢ and equipment from both sides, including: 663 warplanes, 283 helicopters, 66,000 ⁤drones, 612 missile defense systems, over 24,000 tanks and armored vehicles, and 1,572 rocket launchers ⁤and howitzers.

Kremlin ⁣spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on Friday that Estonia’s intention to host nuclear-capable ‍fighter ⁢jets from NATO countries represents a “direct​ threat” to Moscow, ​according to webangah News ‍Agency.

“We consider this ‍decision by ‍Estonia dangerous,” Peskov added. “Baltic leaders frequently voice absurd ideas. Russia practically has no relations with Baltic states-it’s hard to imagine how they could worsen further.”

The remarks followed Estonian ​Defense ‌Minister Hanno Pevkur’s earlier confirmation​ that the country is prepared to accept nuclear-weapons-capable aircraft from allied ‍nations.

Russian President vladimir Putin stated Friday that ⁤developing ⁤cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is encouraging. Despite existing⁤ challenges,investment⁢ levels in‍ Russia continue to rise. The upcoming​ EAEU leaders’ summit will be held in St.petersburg⁢ before the New Year, according to webangah News Agency.

Putin emphasized that the EAEU’s economic growth rate exceeds the global average, calling it “the result⁣ of our joint work.”

The Russian⁤ leader confirmed readiness for a third round of negotiations with Ukraine, possibly in Istanbul. Russian and Ukrainian delegations are currently discussing⁤ possible dates‍ for new talks, maintaining operational contact between negotiators. The key discussion topic would be draft agreements regarding conflict ⁢resolution between both nations.

“Ukraine’s and Russia’s draft agreements represent two completely contradictory documents -​ though this isn’t surprising,” Putin remarked. He added that ⁢Russia stands ready‍ to repatriate remains of 3,000 additional deceased Ukrainian soldiers to Kyiv.

Putin criticized Western nations’ increased⁤ defense spending as reflecting an “aggressive approach,” noting Russia’s military expenditures account for 6.3% of GDP – “a significant figure.” While Russia plans future defense budget reductions, Western​ countries move conversely: “The more sanctions imposed against Russia, the worse conditions‍ they create for sanctioning⁤ countries themselves.” He expressed doubt about potential sanctions having substantial impact on Russia.

The president⁣ reported improving U.S.-Russia relations with “first steps taken,” highlighting promising economic cooperation prospects between both ‍nations. A meeting with ⁤former​ President Trump remains possible: “We would gladly prepare for it.” Such contacts require preparation but coudl ⁤yield new cooperation levels based on ⁣outcomes. Working communications​ continue between both countries’ foreign policy agencies and intelligence services. Putin welcomed potential returns of American companies⁢ to the‍ Russian market.

webangah News Agency ‌ – Russian Deputy⁢ Foreign⁢ minister Sergei Ryabkov stated in a Friday interview wiht Al Jazeera that while Israeli and U.S.attacks have harmed Iran’s nuclear program, asserting its complete destruction would be inaccurate.

Ryabkov emphasized that no matter how intense the‍ attacks on iran’s nuclear facilities might potentially be, they cannot‍ erase the country’s scientific knowledge or political resolve. He urged ⁣Israel to take a significant step by joining the‍ Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).‌

Belarusian President⁣ Alexander Lukashenko ‍stated ⁢on Friday‌ that the US incursion into‍ Iranian territory violates the UN charter adn constitutes‌ a breach of international agreements, according to webangah News agency.

“An‍ attack targeting IranS nuclear facilities is a dangerous violation of international treaties,” Lukashenko‌ emphasized. He added that ⁣the Eurasian ⁢Economic Union intends to actively implement its free trade agreement with‌ Iran.

The ⁤aggressive​ US ‌move to strike Iranian nuclear facilities-amid ongoing indirect negotiations⁣ between representatives of both countries-has triggered widespread global condemnation.

According to webangah News Agency,official​ sources at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant stated that Ukrainian forces carried ⁣out a drone strike targeting plant ‍workers.

The attack occurred while ​technical personnel where performing​ maintainance operations on hydraulic​ structures‍ approximately 350-400 meters‍ from ​the nuclear plant’s power units.

The​ sources confirmed: “A service vehicle was damaged ​in ‍the attack, but fortunately no workers were injured as they were promptly​ evacuated to shelters. Operational activities at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear​ Power Plant continue⁤ under safety‍ protocols, with nuclear facility security ​maintained.”

The Zaporizhzhia⁣ Nuclear power Plant, housing six ⁤reactors ‌each capable of generating 1 gigawatt of electricity, has been operational since⁤ the mid-1980s under Soviet-era construction.Russia assumed control of this critical facility ⁤in March ⁣2022, which has ‌as faced repeated threats from Ukrainian ‍drone strikes, missile attacks, and artillery ⁤fire. Kyiv has made‌ persistent attempts to retake control of the plant.