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Putin visits military draft training centre
Putin visits military draft training centre
by  AFP

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday visited a training centre for mobilised Russians for the first time since announcing a partial military call-up on September 21. Shoigu, by Putin's side during the visit, gave him an update on the training of those called up in the draft, news agencies said.

Son of late Iran shah voices solidarity with Ukraine over drones
Son of late Iran shah voices solidarity with Ukraine over drones
by  AFP

The son of Iran's late shah on Thursday voiced solidarity with Ukrainians who have suffered from Russian-fired drones allegedly sold by Tehran and urged new, tough action against the clerical regime. Russia and Iran at a Security Council session called by Western nations Wednesday both denied that the drones came from Tehran.

Blasting crackdown but eyeing deal, West in quandary over Iran
Blasting crackdown but eyeing deal, West in quandary over Iran
by  AFP

Waging brutal repression at home and allegedly helping Russia in its war against Ukraine, Iran is becoming an unsolvable challenge for Western powers eager to avoid a new nuclear power in the Middle East. Despite decades of mutual distrust between Russia and Iran, both countries now see common interests in resisting Western powers and their crippling sanctions.

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