Russia’s growing ties with Iran have shaped the war in Ukraine. A new treaty raises the stakes for Trump’s administration
Just three days before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, Russia and Iran are set to finally sign a “comprehensive partnership agreement,” a deal that’s been in the works for months.
Europe considers sending troops to Ukraine if there’s a ceasefire. But would Russia accept?
With Russia wearing down Ukraine’s stretched forces and U.S. President Donald Trump pressuring the two sides to end their nearly 3-year-old war, Kyiv and some of its European allies are discussing how that might be achieved in a way that would guarantee Ukraine’s future security.
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Russia Needs Iran Now More Than Ever
The necessity of entering into agreements with third countries to sustain the war challenges the Kremlin’s notion of military superiority.
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Iran Procures 1,000 New Ababil Drones in Mass Shipment
These sophisticated UAVs join Tehran’s other lethal drones, which have been prominently used by Russian forces in Ukraine. Iran has suffered several debilitating blows to its military apparatus this year.
Putin and Iran's president deepen defence ties with 20-year pact
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian deepened military ties between their countries on Friday by signing a 20-year strategic partnership that is likely to worry the West.
Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctions
The presidents of Russia and Iran have signed a broad cooperation pact to deepen their partnership amid stinging Western sanctions
Ships with missile propellant ingredient set to sail from China to Iran, FT reports
Two Iranian cargo vessels carrying an ingredient for missile propellant will sail from China to Iran in the next few weeks, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing intelligence from security officials in two Western countries.
Starmer's pro-China policy under pressure from Beijing rocket fuel shipments to Iran
Revelations that China intends to supply Iran with rocket fuel goes against UK's Middle East policy and casts further doubt as to the wisdom of Keir Starmer's new détente with Beijing
Trump's Ukraine envoy says world must reinstate 'maximum pressure' on Iran
Trump's incoming envoy Keith Kellogg spoke about returning to a policy of 'maximum pressure' on Iran during an event Saturday in Paris.
Russia and Iran have a troubled history despite their current alliance
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting his Iranian counterpart President Masoud Pezeshkian for the signing of a broad partnership pact
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Russia’s growing ties with Iran have shaped the war in Ukraine. A new treaty raises the stakes for Trump’s administration
Russian and Iran share a complicated past, peppered with conflict, and even now tread a fine line between cooperation and mistrust. And yet, the war in Ukraine has pulled Moscow and Tehran closer.
Trump tells Davos his push for peace in Ukraine ‘underway,’ cites oil prices as key leverage
Appearing via video link at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, yesterday, President Donald Trump called the war in Ukraine “an absolute killing field” and said his efforts to end the conflict by brokering a ceasefire have already started.