Russia’s Medvedev threatens punishment over attack on senior general Kirillov

The Kyiv regime will pay dearly for the death of Chief of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Troops, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev warned on Tuesday.

Iran condemns Ukraine's support for terrorist groups in Syria

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry has issued a strong rebuke of Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of violating international obligations by supporting terrorist groups in West Asia.

'NATO chief's statement linking Iran to Ukraine war is irresponsible'

TEHRAN - Iran has criticized the new secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for “weirdly” setting the agenda for the incoming U.S. administration, advising him instead to answer for increasing global insecurity due to policies of certain member states of the Western military alliance.

Scholz promises $685 million military aid in surprise Kyiv visit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz unveiled 650 million euros ($685 million) of new military aid as he came to Kyiv on Monday, vowing Berlin would remain Ukraine's biggest backer in Europe at a crucial moment in the war, with Donald Trump set to return to the White House, Reuters reported.

By Matthew Blackburn 

Long-range strikes won’t deter Putin

Ukraine’s quest for permission to launch long-range strikes on Russian territory seemed to have been resolved in October when, after hearing Zelensky’s “Victory Plan,” the Biden administration decided not to give the green light. Now, with the dust settled on Trump’s resounding presidential victory, Biden’s reversal of this position last Sunday was an unexpected escalation. It moved reporting from how the new administration would approach peace talks to sensational images of rockets and more war. To mark the one-thousandth day of the war, Ukraine fired Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMs) into the Bryansk Oblast. Russia has responded by officially promulgating its new nuclear doctrine, underlining starkly its willingness to go “all the way” if necessary. Now, it is unclear if we stand on the brink of World War III or if, once again, it is all just another flash in the pan of informational warfare.

Putin says Russia attacked Ukraine with new intermediate ballistic missile

President Vladimir Putin says Russian forces have fired a new intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine, in response to Kyiv’s use this week of US and UK-made missiles in attacks on targets in Russia.

Kyiv claims Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile on Ukraine

Ukraine said Russia fired what appeared to be an intercontinental ballistic missile at the city of Dnipro on Thursday, in what would be the first use in war of a weapon designed to deliver long-distance nuclear strikes.

Ukraine fires US missiles on Russian territory, Putin lowers nuclear threshold

Ukraine used US ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory for the first time on Tuesday, Moscow said, in an attack regarded by Russia as a major escalation on the war's 1,000th day.

EU announces sanctions on Iran’s shipping lines

TEHRAN – The European Union has significantly escalated its sanctions against Iran, adding Iranian shipping lines to its existing restrictions. 

Trump loyalists accuse Biden of trying to start WWIII with Ukraine missile move

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump Jr have accused President Joe Biden of trying to start World War III after he gave Ukraine the green light to use US-supplied long-range supersonic missiles to strike inside Russia for the first time.

Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US weapons in Russia: officials

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use powerful long-range American weapons inside Russia, according to two US officials familiar with the decision, as North Korean troops deploy in support of Moscow’s effort.

By Mehdi Soltani

Will Russia distance from Iran with the Trump win?

MOSCOW - Iranian political experts have quickly projected that a Trump victory in the presidential elections could lead to renewed U.S.-Russia relations due to Trump and Putin's reportedly friendly ties. Some in Iran worry that this shift might undermine the strategic partnership between Iran and Russia, which has been strengthened over the past three years.

Putin congratulates Trump, says 'ready' to engage in dialogue

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, saying he is ready to engage with the incoming U.S. president, according to npr.org.

European leaders call on Trump to support Ukraine, avoid trade wars

European leaders have urged incoming US President-elect Donald Trump to support Ukraine against Russia and avoid trade wars with European peers.

Iran rejects EU accusations of involvement in Ukraine conflict

TEHRAN – The Iranian embassy in Belgium has categorically dismissed the European Union's unfounded assertion regarding Iran's alleged involvement in the Ukraine conflict.

Berlin rally urges Germany to stop arms exports to Israel, Ukraine

On the 31st anniversary of the unification between East and West Germany, people are really coming together in Berlin calling for peace.

Ukraine says it has no information on alleged Iranian missile supply to Russia

TEHRAN – The Ukrainian Defense Intelligence has stated to British media that it has no knowledge of any Iranian missile transfers to Russia, contradicting claims made by Western states and strongly denied by Tehran.

Russia: Playing with fire has its consequences

The Kremlin on Monday said “playing with fire has its consequences” amid reports about the link between Ukraine and the suspect of an apparent assassination attempt against Republican candidate and former US President Donald Trump a day earlier.

Iran says ready for dialogue with Europeans to clear up misunderstandings on Ukraine crisis

'JCPOA is still a proper framework to lead us to a new agreement'

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suggested on Saturday night that the Europeans can hold talks with the Islamic Republic on the Ukraine war to resolve their concerns.

Iran backs China-Brazil peace plan for Ukraine war

TEHRAN – Iran’s top security official announced on Wednesday that Tehran supports any peace plan like the one proposed by China and Brazil that would be acceptable by both Russia and Ukraine, IRNA reported.

US, E3 acting on faulty intelligence, Iran says of claims of missile sale to Russia

'Iran has not delivered ballistic missiles to Russia. Period.'

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqhchi on Wednesday insisted on Tehran’s previous announcements that the Islamic Republic has not sent ballistic missiles to Russia, saying the United States and the European trio of Britain, France and Germany are again acting on “faulty intelligence”.

Iran rejects involvement in Russia-Ukraine war

TEHRAN- The spokesperson for Iranian Foreign Ministry, stated that Iran has never been involved in the Ukraine conflict and has consistently advocated for a political resolution to the ongoing war. 

Iranian, Irish foreign ministers discuss Gaza and Ukraine wars

TEHRAN - In a phone call on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his Irish counterpart Micheál Martin, discussed the wars in the Gaza Strip and Ukraine as well as the Western-led sanctions on Iran.

Iran denies allegations of military involvement in Ukraine, calls for peaceful resolution

TEHRAN– The Iranian Foreign Ministry has firmly rejected allegations that an Iranian military official is currently in Ukraine to train Russian forces, labeling the claims as completely unfounded.

Russia accuses Ukraine of deadly attack, demands international condemnation

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday that five civilians were killed and 46 others injured in what it described as a Ukrainian attack on the Belgorod region, using cluster munitions, Anadolu reported.

The crumbling foundations of American strength

When Russia’s invasion of Ukraine appeared imminent in early 2022, U.S. intelligence officials were so confident that Russian tanks would roll quickly to victory that staff evacuated the U.S. embassy in Kyiv.

Iran congratulates Ukraine on Independence Day

TEHRAN- Iran’s foreign ministry has extended congratulations to Ukraine on its Independence Day.

India PM Modi visits Ukraine for talks with Zelensky

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kyiv on Friday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that will be keenly watched in Russia as its assault on its neighbor grinds on.