Le isole Curili della discordia: la disputa Russia-Giappone si riaccende

 

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Syrian air defense units intercept Israeli missiles near Damascus, thwarting THIRD raid in a week – Russia's Defense Ministry — RT

 The Syrian military has intercepted another two missiles fired by Israeli fighter jets at Damascus suburb of Set Zaynab over the weekend, thwarting the third airstrike in just a week, using Russian-made air defense systems.

ECHR rejects Russian request to impose interim measures against Kiev after Moscow complains about Crimea water & discrimination — RT

The European Court of Human Rights has rejected Russia's request to impose interim measures on Ukraine as part of its complaint against Kiev over a range of issues. Moscow filed a case with the international body on Thursday.

West Trying to Create Instability Belt Around Russia, Foreign Minister Lavrov Says - Sputnik International

 (Sputnik) - The West is trying to form a belt of instability around Russia, using Belarus and Moldova in particular, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday.

Russian-made air defense systems shot down ALL Israeli missiles targeting Syria’s Homs – military — RT

 All four missiles fired by Israeli warplanes at Syria’s Homs province early on Thursday were shot down by the Syrian Army using Russian-made ‘Buk’ air defense systems, the Russian military has revealed.

Moscow to Reinforce Military Base in Tajikistan amid Conflict in Afghanistan - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Russia will reinforce its military base in Tajikistan with 17 infantry fighting vehicles, Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday citing the military, amid conflict in neighboring Afghanistan.

Russias S-500 Missile System Hits Test Target - UrduPoint

Russia said Tuesday it had successfully test-fired its new S-500 air defence missile systems at a southern training range and hit a high-speed ballistic target.

There’s no doubt Tajikistan will repel possible Taliban incursion – Collective Security Treaty Organization’s top chief of staff — RT

 Tajikistan will repel a possible Taliban intrusion from neighboring Afghanistan, and Russian troops will help if necessary, a top military official from the Eurasian regional defense bloc CSTO has told RT.

Rescuers start recovering bodies of An-26 crash victims — governor - TASS

Rescuers have located several bodies of the An-26 plane crash victims, Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov told TASS on Wednesday.

Estonian consul detained in St. Petersburg while receiving classified documents - TASS

Estonia’s consul to St. Petersburg has been detained by Russian security officers while receiving classified documents from a Russian national, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) told TASS on Tuesday.

Geneva summit creates opportunity for more productive work on arms control - TASS

The recent Russian-US summit in Geneva created opportunitites for more productive work in the arms control domain, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in an interview with Italy’s RAI TG1 on Tuesday.

Ukraine, U.S. to start Black Sea military drills despite Russian protest - TODAY

Ukraine and the United States will start a military exercise involving more than 30 countries in the Black Sea and southern Ukraine on Monday, despite Russian calls to cancel the drills.

Russia faces resistance to all its reconciliation efforts in Syria — envoy - TASS

Russia’s numerous attempts to achieve reconciliation in Syria encounter political counteraction from other states, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzia said on Friday.

La Unión Europea rechaza la propuesta de una cumbre entre Putin y los líderes europeos

 

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Chinese, Russian militaries enhance cooperation in all fields: spokesperson - China.org.cn

Chinese and Russian militaries have enhanced their exchange and cooperation in all fields, continuously enriching the strategic content of cooperation between the two countries, a Chinese military spokesperson said Thursday.

Russia releases VIDEO of British warship’s incursion into waters near Crimea, clearly contradicting London’s version of events — RT

 Russia has released a video showing a coast guard vessel warning the HMS Defender that it was violating its state border and firing warning shots at the British warship, challenging London’s assertions about Wednesday's encounter.

Russia Vows to Keep Supporting Syria in Fight against Terrorism - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Moscow will continue to provide support to Syria in combating terrorism and reaching a political solution to crisis in the Arab country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

Russia Demands US Scrap ‘Aggressive’ Black Sea Naval War-Games, Warning Drills Fuel Tensions, Increase Risk of Deadly Incidents - FARS

(FNA)- Moscow’s diplomatic mission in Washington reacted furiously to news that American sailors are set to take part in major war games in the Black Sea, practicing naval battles and troop landings, close to Russia’s coastline.

China and Russia urge independent probe into Canada’s treatment of indigenous people as anger over mass-grave discovery rages — RT

 Amidst unabating public anger in Canada over the discovery last month of a mass grave of indigenous children, a coalition of countries, including China and Russia, has called for a “thorough and impartial” probe into the tragedy.

Russia: US Statements on New Sanctions Have No Legal Basis - FARS

(FNA)- Washington’s statements on new sanctions against Moscow for the alleged use of chemical weapons have no legal basis, they are trying to spin the much-hyped issue of chemical poisoning to activate sanctions against Nord Stream 2, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday on the Solovyev Live YouTube channel.