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NATO Weighs Pre-Emptive Strike Scenarios against Russia
DID Press: Head of NATO’s Military Committee revealed that alliance members are examining the possibility of pre-emptive action and “offensive responses” to Russian activities — a disclosure that comes as Vladimir Putin formally denies any plans for an attack on…
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Afghanistan
Exporting Herat-Made Gas Tankers Begins to Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan
DID Press: A manufacturing company in western Herat province announced that domestically produced gas tankers are now being exported to three regional countries, as the high quality of the products boosting its demand both at home and abroad. Officials at…
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Government
Ukraine Backs US Peace Plan as Zelensky Prepares to Meet Trump
DID Press: After four years of war, Ukraine has agreed in principle to the core elements of a U.S.–proposed peace plan. At the same time, President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced he is prepared to meet Donald Trump this week to…
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Government
Confidential US-Russia Plan to End Ukraine War Set for Unveiling
DID Press: US and Russian officials say the Trump administration is drafting a 28-point confidential plan aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The plan, developed with direct Russian involvement, is expected to be finalized ahead of the next meeting…
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Afghanistan
Russia Offers to Mediate Pakistan-Taliban Tensions
DID Press: Russia expressed concern over escalating tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban-led government and announced its readiness to mediate and help de-escalate the crisis. Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said at a press briefing on Saturday…
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Afghanistan
Iran, Russia Urge Continued Taliban-Pakistan Dialogue
DID Press: Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone call emphasizing the need for continued diplomatic engagement between the Taliban and Pakistan. The two ministers expressed concern over recent border tensions and urged both…
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Government
NATO’s Nightmare: Russia’s Burevestnik Missile
DID Press: Russia’s Burevestnik missile, one of the most mysterious and advanced weapons projects in the country’s arsenal, has become a nightmare for NATO planners due to its theoretically unlimited range and ability to evade any existing defense system. Experts…
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Government
Russia Successfully Tests Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile
DID Press: President Vladimir Putin announced on Sunday that Russia has successfully completed the final tests of its Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile, describing the weapon as “unique” and possessing “unlimited range.” In a video released by Kremlin showing his meeting…
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Government
Experts: Western Aid to Ukraine Risks European Security
DID Press: Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has described Russia as a threat to Europe, defending Western aid to Ukraine aimed at operations on Russian soil. However, experts say Moscow’s actions are largely defensive responses to Western and Ukrainian military…
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Afghanistan
Russia Urges Kabul and Islamabad to Further Expand Cooperation against Terrorism
DID Press: Russian FM Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow supports the commitment of Afghanistan and Pakistan to dialogue and peaceful settlement of disputes through political and diplomatic means. The Russian Foreign Ministry welcomed the ceasefire and de-escalation agreement between Afghanistan…
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