Russia
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Government
Sputnik: Millions Gather in Tehran for Funeral of “Martyr Leader”
DID Press: Russian news agency Sputnik has reported that millions of Iranian citizens arrived in Tehran from early morning to attend the funeral ceremony of the Martyr leader of the Islamic Revolution, describing the capital as being filled with an…
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Government
Trump, Putin Hold 85-Minute Call Before NATO Summit
DID Press: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held an 85-minute phone call ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, discussing the war in Ukraine, Iran, the Middle East, and other international issues, according to officials from…
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Afghanistan
Kabul–Moscow Political Consultations Held in Afghanistan
DID Press: The second round of political consultations between the Taliban administration and Russia has been held in Kabul, with both sides discussing ways to strengthen bilateral relations, expand economic cooperation, and enhance coordination on regional issues. Afghan Foreign Ministry…
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Government
Russian Envoy: Moscow Has No Plans to Attack Europe
DID Press: Andrey Kelin, Russia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, says Moscow has no intention of attacking Europe or Britain, arguing that any future escalation would result only from decisions taken by Western governments. In an interview with the Vesti…
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Afghanistan
Russia Calls for Diplomatic Solution to Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions
DID Press: Russia has called on Afghanistan and Pakistan to halt military confrontations and resolve their disputes through political dialogue and diplomatic channels, expressing concern over the continued escalation of tensions between the two neighboring countries. According to a statement…
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Government
Russia Says It Repelled Largest Ukrainian Drone Attack Since War Began
DID Press: Russian Ministry of Defense has announced that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 660 Ukrainian suicide drones in a single night, describing it as the largest drone attack launched by Kyiv since the start of the war.…
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Afghanistan
CSTO Says Afghanistan-Linked Security Threats Remain Top Concern in Central Asia
DID Press: The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has stated that threats originating from armed groups in northern border areas of Afghanistan remain the primary security challenge in Central Asia. Victor Vasiliev, chairman of the CSTO Permanent Council, said during…
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Afghanistan
Russia, Taliban Call for Unfreezing of Afghanistan Assets
DID Press: Zamir Kabulov has said that both Russia and the Taliban are calling for the release of Afghanistan’s frozen assets, but no progress is expected in the near future due to the lack of engagement from the United States…
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Afghanistan
Russia: Taliban Has Cut Drug Production and Trafficking by 90%
DID Press: Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu has stated that Afghan authorities under the Taliban have significantly reduced drug trafficking and have largely fulfilled their commitments in counter-narcotics efforts. Speaking after his visit to India, Shoigu said Taliban officials…
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Afghanistan
Kabulov: Opposition from SCO Member Blocking Taliban’s Entry
DID Press: Russian Presidential Envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov has said that opposition from a member state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is preventing the Taliban from advancing toward participation in the regional bloc, with Russian media identifying Pakistan as…
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