برچسب: eurasia

According to webangah News Agency, Russian forces reported destroying 26 M1 Abrams tanks donated by teh US to Ukraine since February of last year.

Russian officials stated that Ukraine initially received 31 of these tanks, leaving only five operational after the destruction of 26​ units.

The first Abrams tank​ was reportedly⁣ targeted by Russian forces in Donetsk ⁣on February 24, 2024. The Russian military documented the moment this American-made tank was destroyed.

Ralf Tzsler, head of Germany’s ⁤Office for Civil Protection and Disaster⁤ Assistance,⁤ emphasized⁣ that the country must understand the nature of modern conflicts. “Germany is not sufficiently prepared,”⁤ he stated in an interview reported by webangah News Agency.

“Previously, Germany believed war preparedness was unnecessary,” Tzsler noted. “but this mindset has shifted. ‌We are deeply concerned about the risk of a large-scale war against Europe.”

The German official announced: “We will present a comprehensive plan too establish bomb shelters across Germany. Constructing⁢ new shelters requires​ significant time and ⁢funding. The ⁤country must prepare for a potential Russian attack within the next four years.”

The Ukraine war has ⁤heightened European fears of conflict spillover. Currently, only 2,000 Cold War-era shelters remain functional in ‌Germany – requiring‍ millions in euros for renovation.

The russian defense Ministry announced on sunday‌ that its‌ forces had seized the town of ⁢ Zarya ⁢ in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, marking another advance in their ongoing ⁣offensive, according ⁣to a report by webangah News Agency, citing‍ Russia Today.

The operation was carried out by units⁤ of ⁢Russia’s Southern Military District as part of the country’s “special military operation” in ukraine, the ministry stated.

A Russian Defense Ministry statement declared: “As a result ​of active and decisive actions by southern Military District units, the settlement of Zarya in Donetsk has been‍ liberated.“

The ministry had previously issued ‌reports detailing progress in its military operations and key achievements by russian ⁣armed forces.

The Russian⁢ Defense Ministry stated⁣ in a Sunday announcement that its military ‌has reached the western border of Donetsk ‍ and is advancing toward ⁣ Dnipropetrovsk, according ‍to webangah News agency.

The ministry’s statement‌ noted that southern military units have taken control of Zarya village ⁢in Donetsk, adding: “The 90th Tank ⁤Division has ‍reached the western border of‌ the Donetsk People’s‍ Republic ⁣and is preparing for an offensive toward Dnipropetrovsk.”

In an interview reported by webangah News Agency,⁤ Ukrainian ⁣President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Sunday that his country had previously agreed with the⁤ U.S. administration to receive 20,000 missiles‌ for combatting drones.

Zelensky​ emphasized ⁣that this was a‌ specialized and​ cost-effective technology Ukraine had relied upon. However, the U.S. has now decided to⁣ redirect these missiles​ to the Middle East (West⁣ Asia). “We are very⁤ close to⁣ reaching a point where we can force the Russian Federation to stop⁣ this war,” he said.

The president added: “We can sense this moment approaching.Without U.S. assistance, Russia’s likelihood of victory grows substantially, and Ukraine will endure ⁤severe casualties.” He called for former president Trump to implement stronger sanctions against Russia,⁢ stating: “Trump doesn’t feel ⁢Ukraine’s pain.”

According to webangah News Agency, Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations based‍ in‌ Vienna, ‌Austria, stated in a social media post on X that discussions about Iran’s nuclear program are⁢ expected during tomorrow’s IAEA‍ Board of Governors meeting. He emphasized that submitting an anti-Iran ‌resolution would be counterproductive.

Ulyanov wrote: “The June session of the IAEA Board of Governors begins tomorrow. We can expect heated debates regarding Iran’s nuclear program.”

He added: “The U.S.​ and ‌three European countries (the Troika) intend to propose a draft resolution on this⁢ matter. Such⁣ a resolution⁣ will‌ certainly not produce positive outcomes.”

The Associated Press recently cited a senior European diplomat claiming Western nations plan to submit an anti-Iran resolution at the upcoming IAEA meeting, accusing Tehran of non-compliance ⁣with safeguards obligations. The report noted this ‌move coincides with ongoing nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

The news agency further reported that France, Britain, and Germany-collectively⁤ known⁢ as the “European Troika”-alongside Washington will ‌jointly present the draft resolution.

Following this report, Laurence Norman,‌ a journalist for The Wall Street Journal, posted on X that “the U.S.is likely to support​ the ⁤European⁢ Troika’s resolution during the ⁣IAEA Board of Governors ‌meeting.”

According to a report by webangah ​News Agency‍ citing Sputnik, ⁤Russia’s Defense Ministry stated in an official release that⁢ its ‍air defense systems‌ intercepted adn destroyed 131 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory last night.

The ministry’s‍ statement clarified ‍that 73 of these drones were downed outside the “special military operation” zone.

Russian forces also reportedly struck drone production facilities, ⁤storage sites,‍ operator training centers, ammunition⁤ depots, ⁣and temporary‍ bases housing Ukrainian armed‍ forces‍ and foreign mercenaries across ​139 locations.

the Russian Defense Ministry emphasized ‌that‌ countering hostile aerial threats remains Moscow’s top ‍priority.

webangah ‍News Agency: Iran-Russia relations ⁤have historically seen significant fluctuations but have recently reached a strategic level. This upgraded cooperation spans multiple dimensions.In⁢ this context,webangah’s⁢ English service conducted an exclusive interview with Alexey Dedov,Moscow’s​ ambassador to Tehran.

1. In recent years, Iran-Russia ties ⁣have been described as “strategic.” Would you characterize this relationship as a ​strategic partnership?

Moscow highly values its⁣ amiable relations with Iran-a country that shares ⁤our perspectives on most global and ​regional issues. Our ties are⁤ built on longstanding traditions of friendship, good neighborliness, mutual understanding, and trust.We are committed to establishing⁢ a⁤ democratic and just world order based on international law principles: multilateralism,equal security,and‍ sovereignty while pursuing an autonomous foreign policy.

The high level of foreign policy coordination achieved is natural. We actively collaborate in multilateral platforms like⁤ the Shanghai Cooperation Association (SCO), BRICS), and the‍ Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)), supporting Iran’s accession to these groups. Notably no other non-CIS partner holds comparable standing across all three organizations.

Over the past decade under both countries’ leadership bilateral relations have strengthened unprecedentedly in speed depth We are expanding​ multifaceted cooperation ⁤across all key areas Dozens of high-level contacts demonstrate mutual commitment Intergovernmental inter-parliamentary institutional cooperation⁢ thrives ⁢alongside growing ‍interregional city twinning initiatives

Trade-economic collaboration continues growing steadily‍ reaching 13 29%‍ growth by year-end-nearing 2022 records ​With⁤ the EAEU-Iran free trade agreement operational since May‍ 15 I expect further increases

We’re resolving outstanding issues to launch rasht-Astara railway construction ⁣promptly Additionally we’re building​ bushehr nuclear plant units 2-3 plus major energy investment projects

Considering ‍all components-trust-based contacts national interests-both leaderships decided upgrading relations As President Vladimir Putin stated during Iranian ⁢President Masoud Pezeshkian’s historic January 17 2025 ‌Moscow visit the ⁢updated interstate treaty is “transformative⁣ document setting enterprising goals⁢ outlining long-term cooperation directions” This marks milestone elevating ties ⁤Comprehensive Strategic Partnership level reflecting qualitative shifts russia-Iran ​collaboration

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According to webangah ‌News Agency, Russian Deputy ⁤Foreign ⁣minister Sergei ‍Ryabkov emphasized that Moscow categorically rejects any ⁤military strike ​targeting ⁤Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

In⁣ an interview ‌published today by⁣ TASS, Ryabkov stated: “We vehemently oppose any military option against Iran’s nuclear facilities.” He⁣ warned that such actions would trigger irreversible‌ consequences, including humanitarian⁢ and radiological⁢ disasters.

The Russian diplomat‌ stressed:⁣ “We must do everything possible to prevent escalating tensions,which won’t contribute to resolving the situation.”

He noted increased U.S. efforts to reach a mutually acceptable‍ agreement with Tehran-one⁤ that could avert crisis.”Negotiations ⁣continue despite significant challenges,” ⁢Ryabkov added,‌ citing ​positive signals from both capitals ‌suggesting a favorable ​outcome remains achievable.

Ryabkov reaffirmed Moscow’s active ⁤role in facilitating a diplomatic​ solution between Tehran and Washington regarding Iran’s nuclear ⁣program: “We remain‌ committed to supporting dynamic negotiations aimed at achieving necessary⁣ solutions.”

According ​to webangah News Agency, American ​officials told Reuters that Washington believes Russia has yet to fully formulate its retaliation for Ukraine’s recent⁤ drone strike.

The⁤ officials predicted the response would ⁣be extensive and involve multiple dimensions of military action.

A⁢ source speaking to​ Reuters stated the timing of Russia’s ‍counterstrike remains unclear but is expected to ⁣combine ​missile and drone assaults.⁣

A Western source‌ suggested⁤ Russia may target government buildings to send a clear message to ​Kyiv.

The ⁤warning follows Ukraine’s ⁤large-scale drone attacks ‌on Russian ‍military airfields earlier this month.