دسته: eurasia

  • Russian TV Reveals Baku’s Cooperation with Kyiv in “Operation Spider Web

    Russian TV Reveals Baku’s Cooperation with Kyiv in “Operation Spider Web

    A Russian-language TV network reported on Azerbaijan’s cooperation with Ukraine in Kyiv’s complex “Spider’s Web” operation against Moscow.

    According to the English section of⁣ webangah News Agency,⁣ citing Mehr News Agency and Manwal, a Russian-language television network revealed Azerbaijan’s collaboration with ​Ukraine in the “Spider’s Web” operation targeting Moscow.

    Tsargrad TV reported that Azerbaijani migrants residing in Russia provided logistical support for Ukrainian forces during‍ this operation.

    On the evening of‌ June ‌1,⁤ Ukraine launched an unprecedented campaign called “Spider’s⁣ Web” against four Russian airbases deep within Russian territory.

    Designed and ‌executed by the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU),the operation led ⁢to ⁤the destruction or damage of more than 40‌ Russian military‍ aircraft,including strategic bombers and ⁣advanced reconnaissance planes.

    News Sources: © webangah News Agency, Mehr News Agency, Manwal, Tsargrad TV,
  • 10 Ukrainian Drones Shot Down Over Bryansk and Smolensk

    10 Ukrainian Drones Shot Down Over Bryansk and Smolensk

    Russian Defense Ministry Announces Downing of 10 Ukrainian Drones Over Bryansk and ​Smolensk

    The Russian Defense Ministry reported today that it shot down ten Ukrainian drones over two regions, Bryansk and Smolensk.

    According to a statement from the ministry, between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 ⁣a.m.⁣ Moscow ‍time, Russian forces destroyed ten Ukrainian drones ⁤flying over the Bryansk​ and ⁣Smolensk areas.

    The statement emphasized that Moscow prioritizes countering hostile‌ aerial targets within its airspace.

    ⁤News Sources:⁤ © webangah news Agency,
  • Aliyev to Ukrainians: Never Accept Occupation or Violation of Territorial Integrity

    Aliyev to Ukrainians: Never Accept Occupation or Violation of Territorial Integrity

    Azerbaijani President Issues a Warning to Ukrainians: Never Accept Occupation or Violation of Territorial Integrity

    Azerbaijani President Ilham ‍Aliyev, speaking with ‌a stance critical of⁢ Russia, urged​ Ukrainians⁤ never to ⁢accept occupation or any breach of their territorial integrity.

    In response to a⁣ reporter’s question about advice for Ukrainians,Aliyev emphasized,”Never agree ​to occupation. This is⁤ the main proposal.”

    He added, “Do ‌not give up‌ on this matter and never⁤ accept violations of your territorial integrity.”

    The president also announced plans to file complaints with international courts against Russia over its “lack of official response” ⁤regarding the downing of an AZAL passenger plane.

    The Embraer 190 ⁢aircraft belonging to ​Azerbaijan airlines (AZAL) crashed near‍ Aktau city in Kazakhstan on December 25 while en route from Baku to ‌Grozny. The flight carried 67 people-62 passengers mainly from Azerbaijan-with Russian, Kazakh, and Kyrgyz nationals among them, alongside five crew ‍members.

    According to the latest reports, 38 people died in the ⁣crash-including⁣ seven Russian‍ citizens-while ​29 survived.

    News Sources: © webangah News Agency
  • Ryabkov: No BRICS Member Seeks to Replace the Dollar

    Ryabkov: No BRICS Member Seeks to Replace the Dollar

    Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister responds to trump: No one in BRICS seeks to replace ‍the dollar.

    According to webangah News Agency, Sergei Ryabkov, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, said on Saturday that no member of BRICS is aiming to replace the US dollar. He added that anyone claiming or else seeks only to apply political and psychological pressure on BRICS ⁣members.

    Ryabkov further ​stated that Moscow conducts ​over 90 ‌percent of its payments with ‌BRICS partners in national currencies.

    Earlier, US President Donald Trump referred to his previous⁤ threat of imposing a 10 percent tariff on the BRICS group and claimed ‌that as then, ⁢BRICS has been rapidly fading away.

    During a bill-signing ceremony regulating digital‌ currencies, Trump said: “You know that small group called BRICS? Thay’re rapidly disappearing! They intended to challenge the position of the dollar and its dominance ⁢as a benchmark. I told⁢ them any contry in‌ the BRICS consortium would face our 10 percent tariff. The ​next ⁤day they held a meeting-and barely anyone showed up!”

    ‌ News Sources: © webangah News Agency,
  • Coordinated Attack Targets Ukraine’s Military-Industrial Facilities

    Coordinated Attack Targets Ukraine’s Military-Industrial Facilities

    The Russian Ministry of Defense announced a coordinated attack on Ukraine’s military-industrial facilities that produce missile components and offensive drones.

    According⁤ to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and RIA Novosti, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated on Saturday that⁣ last night, using precision⁤ weapons and offensive drones, they​ carried⁤ out a coordinated strike ‌on Ukrainian‌ military-industrial sites producing missile parts and attack drones.⁢ All targeted⁤ enemy ⁢facilities were hit.

    The statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense added ⁣that the infrastructure of a Ukrainian military airbase and an aircraft repair center were⁣ also struck.

    The ministry‌ further emphasized ‍that special operations will continue until all threats are eliminated.

    ⁣ News ⁢Sources: © webangah News Agency, Mehr News Agency, RIA ⁢Novosti,
  • Moscow Withdraws from Military Cooperation Agreement with Berlin

    Moscow Withdraws from Military Cooperation Agreement with Berlin

    Following heightened tensions between Russia and Germany, moscow has officially withdrawn from the military-technical cooperation agreement with berlin.

    According to the English section of webangah‍ News agency,‌ citing Mehr News Agency and Kyiv Independent, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin ⁣announced Moscow’s official exit‍ from the military-technical cooperation ⁢agreement with Berlin by signing a decree.

    The agreement contained eight provisions, including collaboration between Russia and Germany in defense industries, coordination between their defense ministries, establishment of a joint ⁢commission for military cooperation, protection of shared military secrets, and a mutual commitment not to sell ⁢jointly ​produced weapons to third countries.

    The ‌Russian Foreign Ministry stated that this agreement “no longer aligns with the current state of relations between⁢ Russia ⁢and Germany.”

    Moscow attributed its withdrawal to “Berlin’s hostile policies” and “the German⁢ government’s military ambitions.” Mishustin ‌ordered the foreign Ministry to officially inform the German side of this decision.

    Earlier, U.S. President Donald​ Trump announced that under an agreement with NATO, the United States sold weapons needed by Ukraine to⁣ the alliance, which would then ⁤deliver them ⁣to Kyiv. Following this decision, the first​ shipment of Patriot air defense systems was‌ sent from Germany⁤ to Ukraine.

    Despite opposing long-range missile deliveries to Ukraine, Germany⁣ has consistently ⁤expressed support during Ukraine’s more​ then three years of conflict with Russia by providing‌ arms and military assistance.

    News Sources: © webangah News Agency
  • Moscow Denies Knowledge of Putin, Trump, and Xi Jinping’s Trilateral Meeting

    Moscow Denies Knowledge of Putin, Trump, and Xi Jinping’s Trilateral Meeting

    The Kremlin spokesperson expressed no knowledge of any plans for a trilateral meeting among the presidents of Russia, the ⁤united States, and China.

    According⁣ to ​the English section of webangah news Agency, citing Mehr News Agency ‌and TASS,‍ Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated⁤ that Moscow ⁤is ‍unaware ⁢of any planned meeting in September‌ between ‌vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, and Xi Jinping-presidents of Russia, the United States, and China respectively.

    The Times recently reported ‌that⁤ the leaders of ​these three countries intend to hold a trilateral summit in September.

    Peskov responded: “We have ⁣no information about such a matter.”

    china plans to‍ hold ‌extensive celebrations marking the 80th⁢ anniversary of ⁣victory in its war ⁢against Japanese aggression. ⁣putin has‌ been invited ‌to attend these events.

    While Trump’s attendance remains uncertain, The Times indicated he is expected to participate.

    News Sources: © webangah news‍ Agency
  • Zakharova: Russia Rejects Language of Extortion and Threats

    Zakharova: Russia Rejects Language of Extortion and Threats

    The spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the language of extortion and threats is unacceptable to Russia.

    According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency which in turn quoted TASS, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for ‌the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced a growing⁢ defeat for Ukraine on the battlefield.

    The statement from ⁢RussiaS Foreign Ministry emphasized that amid russia’s successes on the battlefield, ⁣Ukrainian armed forces are ⁢increasingly ⁤facing clear ‍setbacks.

    Zakharova added that ultimatums, ‌extortion, and threats⁣ are unacceptable‍ to Russia. She affirmed that Moscow will take all necessary measures to ensure its security ​and protect its interests.

    News Sources: © webangah News agency, mehr​ News Agency, TASS,
  • Medvedev: Russia Must Continue Distancing Itself from the European Union

    Medvedev: Russia Must Continue Distancing Itself from the European Union

    Deputy Secretary of Russia’s Security Council: Moscow Must Continue Distancing from the European Union

    Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Secretary of Russia’s Security Council, ⁣announced⁣ Friday that the destruction of the ⁣Kyiv regime will persist​ despite the European ⁤Union’s⁢ agreement on a new package of anti-Russian sanctions, according ⁣to webangah News Agency,⁤ citing RIA Novosti adn Mehr News​ Agency.

    He stated that russia must continue to follow a‌ maximum course of distancing itself from the EU. Attacks‍ on targets within Ukrainian territory,including Kyiv,will continue with increased intensity.

    Earlier today, the ⁢EU’s foreign policy​ chief ‍confirmed that permanent representatives from member states reached an agreement on an⁤ eighteenth sanction package against Russia. This latest package includes banking restrictions.

    The Russian news agency Sputnik reported that⁢ this eighteenth EU sanction package‍ targets Russia with banking ⁤restrictions and covers 105 vessels linked to Russian oil exports. The new sanctions also impose a price cap on Russian oil exports at approximately ⁤$47.60 per‌ barrel.

    News sources: © webangah news Agency, mehr News Agency, RIA novosti, Sputnik
  • UK Imposes New Sanctions on Russia

    UK Imposes New Sanctions on Russia

    The UK Foreign⁣ Office announced it has ⁢sanctioned three units of the ⁣Russian⁤ military⁣ intelligence agency and 18 ‌of its officers.

    According too the‌ English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News⁢ agency and Reuters, the UK announced on Friday that it imposed sanctions on more than 20 Russian spies, hackers, and entities. London justified​ these measures by accusing⁢ Russia of a “sustained campaign of malicious cyber activity” aimed at⁤ destabilizing ⁢Europe.

    The UK Foreign Office statement said that today’s sanctions target three ⁣units within the Russian military intelligence agency (GRU) and 18 officers. These include individuals alleged to have been involved in targeted attacks in Mariupol during the Ukraine war, and also ​espionage against former agent Sergei Skripal and his ⁣daughter Yulia⁢ prior to their deaths ⁣in 2018.

    British⁤ Foreign Secretary David‌ Lammy condemned what he described as Russia’s “fear-mongering” tactics.⁤ He accused​ GRU operatives of conducting campaigns designed to destabilize Europe,undermine ukrainian sovereignty,and threaten the security of British citizens.

    London also claimed ⁢that Russia has targeted media outlets, telecommunications providers, political and democratic institutions, and ⁣energy infrastructure in the ⁣UK.

    News Sources: © webangah​ News⁢ Agency ‌