India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The Indian NSA was visiting Russia from February 7 to February 9. Doval held wide-ranging discussions on bilateral and regional issues with Putin.

India's NSA Ajit Doval meets Russian President Putin, discusses India-Russia strategic partnership

<p>National Security Advisor Ajit Doval participated in the 5th National Security Advisers meet on Afghanistan in Moscow on Wednesday, where he highlighted India's commitment to the people of Afghanistan. In his address, NSA pointed to the historic and special relationship India and Afghanistan have, and the well-being and humanitarian needs of the Afghan people is New Delhi's foremost priority.</p>

<p>The meeting was attended by security chiefs of India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in which they discussed various issues related to Afghanistan, including the security situation and humanitarian challenges facing the country.</p>

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<p>Doval emphasized India's efforts to support Afghanistan, including the delivery of 40,000 metric tons of wheat, 60 tons of medicines, 500,000 Covid-19 vaccines, winter clothing, and 28 tons of disaster relief. He also mentioned the scholarships granted to 2,260 Afghan students, including 300 girls, in the past two years as a testament to India's commitment to education in Afghanistan.</p>

<p>On the issue of terrorism, Doval reaffirmed the importance of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2593 (2021), which calls for denying sanctuary to terror outfits, including those designated by UNSCR 1267. &nbsp;The resolution was passed under the Indian presidency of the security council in August 2021. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>On issues related to terror groups like Daesh and Pakistan based LeT and JeM he called for intensification of intelligence and security cooperation between countries of the region. He stated that no country should be allowed to use Afghan territory to export terrorism and radicalization, and that natural resources of Afghanistan should be utilized first for the welfare of the Afghan people. Worries have mounted that in Taliban controlled Afghanistan, Terror groups, including many anti India groups might find space.</p>

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<p>National Security Advisor Ajit Doval explained that India will continue to be a significant stakeholder in Afghanistan and will always support the Afghan people in their quest to rebuild their nation. India has been a major development partner of the country, especially before the fall of Afghanistan to Taliban building the Parliament house in Kabul, India Afghanistan friendship dam in Herat and other community projects.</p>

<p>He stressed the importance of an inclusive and representative dispensation for the overall well-being of Afghan society. New Delhi, since Taliban takeover has been calling for formation of an inclusive govt in Kabul that also has representatives from the minority ethnic group.</p>

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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval participated in the 5th National Security Advisers meet on Afghanistan in Moscow on Wednesday, where he highlighted India's commitment to the people of Afghanistan.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval participated in the 5th National Security Advisers meet on Afghanistan in Moscow on Wednesday, where he highlighted India's commitment to the people of Afghanistan. In his address, NSA pointed to the historic and special relationship India and Afghanistan have, and the well-being and humanitarian needs of the Afghan people is New Delhi's foremost priority. The meeting was attended by security chiefs of India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in which they discussed various issues related to Afghanistan, including the security situation and humanitarian challenges facing the country. Also Read | Twitter bird 'caged' in Turkey after anger swamped social media over Erdogan's quake response Doval emphasized India's efforts to support Afghanistan, including the delivery of 40,000 metric tons of wheat, 60 tons of medicines, 500,000 Covid-19 vaccines, winter clothing, and 28 tons of disaster relief. He also mentioned the scholarships granted to 2,260 Afghan students, including 300 girls, in the past two years as a testament to India's commitment to education in Afghanistan. On the issue of terrorism, Doval reaffirmed the importance of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2593 (2021), which calls for denying sanctuary to terror outfits, including those designated by UNSCR 1267. The resolution was passed under the Indian presidency of the security council in August 2021. Also Read | Russia warns of 'bloody harvest' in war escalation if UK sends fighter jets to Ukraine On issues related to terror groups like Daesh and Pakistan based LeT and JeM he called for intensification of intelligence and security cooperation between countries of the region. He stated that no country should be allowed to use Afghan territory to export terrorism and radicalization, and that natural resources of Afghanistan should be utilized first for the welfare of the Afghan people. Worries have mounted that in Taliban controlled Afghanistan, Terror groups, including many anti India groups might find space. Watch | Turkiye earthquake survivors recall horror National Security Advisor Ajit Doval explained that India will continue to be a significant stakeholder in Afghanistan and will always support the Afghan people in their quest to rebuild their nation. India has been a major development partner of the country, especially before the fall of Afghanistan to Taliban building the Parliament house in Kabul, India Afghanistan friendship dam in Herat and other community projects. He stressed the importance of an inclusive and representative dispensation for the overall well-being of Afghan society. New Delhi, since Taliban takeover has been calling for formation of an inclusive govt in Kabul that also has representatives from the minority ethnic group. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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As per reports, China and Russia to hold meeting in Moscow. The meeting will be held to elevate their ties in 2023. Watch further to know more.

China, Russia to hold meeting in Moscow: Report

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<p>A day after Ukraine slammed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for attempting to find ways to allow Russian athletes to compete, Moscow has responded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia's Olympic Committee chief Stanislav Pozdnyakov on Tuesday said Russian athletes should not be subjected to different conditions from those of other countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Russians must participate exactly on the same conditions as all other athletes. Any additional conditions or criteria are unwelcome, especially any that have political overtones, which are completely unacceptable for the Olympic movement," said Pozdnyakov.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday, Ukraine's presidential aide Mykhaylo Podolyak took to Twitter to post a message, terming IOC as a 'promoter of war'.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"(The) IOC is a promoter of war, murder and destruction. The IOC watches with pleasure Russia destroying Ukraine and then offers Russia a platform to promote genocide and encourages their further killings," tweeted Podolyak.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Obviously Russian money that buys Olympic hypocrisy doesn't have a smell of Ukrainian blood. Right, Mr Bach? added the presidential aide, referring to IOC president Thomas Bach.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publically batted for no Russian athlete to be allowed at the 2024 Paris Olympics.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We must be sure that Russia will not be able to use it (the Olympics) or any other international sporting event to promote aggression or its state chauvinism."</p>

<p>Ukraine's sports minister has already issued a warning that his country and its athletes will boycott the 2024 Olympics if IOC continues to entertain the Russians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The verbal attacks from the Russian and Ukrainian officials come in the backdrop of the IOC hinting that it could allow Russian athletes to compete in the quadrennial competition as neutrals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The IOC said that "no athlete should be prevented from competing just because of their passport".</p>

<p>"Respect the rights of all athletes to be treated without any discrimination, in accordance with the Olympic Charter. Governments must not decide which athletes can participate in which competition and which athletes cannot."</p>

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<p>Both Russia and its ally Belarus have been pushed to the fringes of most Olympic sports, following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine last year.&nbsp;</p>

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A day after Ukraine slammed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for attempting to find ways to allow Russian athletes to compete, Moscow has responded. Russia's Olympic Committee chief Stanislav Pozdnyakov on Tuesday said Russian athletes should not be subjected to different conditions from those of other countries.

A day after Ukraine slammed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for attempting to find ways to allow Russian athletes to compete, Moscow has responded. Russia's Olympic Committee chief Stanislav Pozdnyakov on Tuesday said Russian athletes should not be subjected to different conditions from those of other countries. "Russians must participate exactly on the same conditions as all other athletes. Any additional conditions or criteria are unwelcome, especially any that have political overtones, which are completely unacceptable for the Olympic movement," said Pozdnyakov. On Monday, Ukraine's presidential aide Mykhaylo Podolyak took to Twitter to post a message, terming IOC as a 'promoter of war'. "(The) IOC is a promoter of war, murder and destruction. The IOC watches with pleasure Russia destroying Ukraine and then offers Russia a platform to promote genocide and encourages their further killings," tweeted Podolyak. "Obviously Russian money that buys Olympic hypocrisy doesn't have a smell of Ukrainian blood. Right, Mr Bach? added the presidential aide, referring to IOC president Thomas Bach. #IOC is a promoter of war, murder & destruction. The IOC watches with pleasure RF destroying 🇺🇦 & then offers 🇷🇺 a platform to promote genocide & encourages their further killings. Obviously ru-money that buys Olympic hypocrisy doesn’t have a smell of 🇺🇦 blood. Right, Mr. #Bach? — Михайло Подоляк (@Podolyak_M) January 30, 2023 × Read more: 'Promoter of war, murder...': Ukraine slams International Olympic Committee Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publically batted for no Russian athlete to be allowed at the 2024 Paris Olympics. "We must be sure that Russia will not be able to use it (the Olympics) or any other international sporting event to promote aggression or its state chauvinism." Ukraine's sports minister has already issued a warning that his country and its athletes will boycott the 2024 Olympics if IOC continues to entertain the Russians. The verbal attacks from the Russian and Ukrainian officials come in the backdrop of the IOC hinting that it could allow Russian athletes to compete in the quadrennial competition as neutrals. The IOC said that "no athlete should be prevented from competing just because of their passport". "Respect the rights of all athletes to be treated without any discrimination, in accordance with the Olympic Charter. Governments must not decide which athletes can participate in which competition and which athletes cannot." Read more: IOC to explore pathway for Russian, Belarusian athletes to compete in Paris Olympics Both Russia and its ally Belarus have been pushed to the fringes of most Olympic sports, following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine last year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has received a special message from Russian President Vladimir Putin after he reportedly said that Moscow sees Islamabad as a key partner in South Asia and the Islamic world.

Vladimir Putin calls Pakistan 'a key partner' after latter decides to buy oil, gas from Moscow

A Moscow to Goa chartered flight was reportedly diverted to Uzbekistan on an early warning following a bomb threat that was sent via an e-mail. The flight, AZV 2463 was carrying a total of 238 passengers including two infants and seven crew members. Watch the video to know more.

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<p>Russia's defence ministry on Friday claimed that its forces had taken control of Klishchiivka, a settlement south of Bakhmut, which is in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region.&nbsp;The news agency Reuters reported that the village of Klishchiivka had a pre-war population of around 400 people. The village was said to have been captured with the help of aerial support.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia's claim was on the day when Western allies had gathered in Germany to plan future military assistance to Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelensky urged for tanks and long-range missiles for its fight against Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The claim over Klishchiivka comes a day after the head of Russia's Wagner mercenary force, Yevgeny Prigozhin, said that his units had claimed more ground near Bakhmut and captured the village of Klishchiivka.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prigozhin said on Thursday, "We can safely say that the settlement of Klishchiivka, which is one of the important suburbs of Bakhmut, has been completely taken under the control of Wagner PMC units."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, a senior Moscow-installed official&nbsp;said on Friday that fighting has "sharply increased" in the southern Ukraine region of Zaporizhzhia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by the news agency AFP, the official&nbsp;Vladimir Rogov&nbsp;said on the Telegram social media platform: "In the direction of Zaporizhzhia, the intensity of military activity has sharply increased."&nbsp;</p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Russia's defence ministry on Friday claimed that its forces had taken control of Klishchiivka, a settlement south of Bakhmut, which is in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region. The news agency Reuters reported that the village of Klishchiivka had a pre-war population of around 400 people. The village was said to have been captured with the help of aerial support. Russia's claim was on the day when Western allies had gathered in Germany to plan future military assistance to Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelensky urged for tanks and long-range missiles for its fight against Russia. The claim over Klishchiivka comes a day after the head of Russia's Wagner mercenary force, Yevgeny Prigozhin, said that his units had claimed more ground near Bakhmut and captured the village of Klishchiivka. Prigozhin said on Thursday, "We can safely say that the settlement of Klishchiivka, which is one of the important suburbs of Bakhmut, has been completely taken under the control of Wagner PMC units." WATCH | US calls for allies to 'dig deeper' on Ukraine as pressure builds for tanks × Meanwhile, a senior Moscow-installed official said on Friday that fighting has "sharply increased" in the southern Ukraine region of Zaporizhzhia. As quoted by the news agency AFP, the official Vladimir Rogov said on the Telegram social media platform: "In the direction of Zaporizhzhia, the intensity of military activity has sharply increased." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Over the weekend, extreme cold weather hit Russia's temperatures falling as low as -26 Degrees Celsius. A famous ice rink on the Red Square was closed freezing temperatures and is expected not to reopen until Tuesday.

WION Climate Tracker: Temperatures fall as low as -26 Degree Celsius in Moscow

As the world is celebrating the New Years with fireworks, Russia has targeted the Ukrainian Capital Kyiv along with several other regions in the country. According to Ukrainian officials, Russia has launched dozens of missiles towards cities.

Ukraine under attack: Blasts in early hours of New Year's day; explosion hits capital Kyiv

<p>Defence ministers of Syria, Turkiye, and Russia met in Moscow on Wednesday and the Russian defence ministry said it was the first interaction between&nbsp;Turkish and Syrian<br />
ministers&nbsp;since the war broke out in Syria in the year 2011.&nbsp;Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Turkish and Syrian counterparts, Hulusi Akar and Ali Mahmoud Abbas, discussed "ways to resolve the Syrian crisis, the problem of refugees, and joint efforts to combat extremist groups in Syria", said the Russian defence ministry in a statement. Also present at the meeting was the Syrian spy chief.<br />
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The talks assume importance as both&nbsp;Russia and Turkey are engaged in Syria, with Moscow supporting Damascus against its opponents, while Ankara has been backing the rebels.</p>

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<p>As per the Russian ministry, the meeting was "constructive", the Turkish defence ministry also echoed the sentiment and said that the meeting was held in a "constructive atmosphere", while the Syrian side said it was "positive".</p>

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<p>This meeting comes as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in recent days has repeatedly threatened to launch a military offensive against Kurdish groups in northern Syria.</p>

<p>As per AFP, Russia and Turkiye are both parties to the Syrian war, with Moscow supporting the Damascus regime and Ankara backing the rebels.</p>

<p>This was the first such formal talk between Turkiye and Syria. Earlier, the foreign ministers of the two nations had a brief informal exchange on the sidelines of a regional summit in 2021.&nbsp;</p>

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Defence ministers of Syria, Turkiye, and Russia met in Moscow on Wednesday and the Russian defence ministry said it was the first interaction between Turkish and Syrian ministers since the war broke out in Syria in the year 2011.

Defence ministers of Syria, Turkiye, and Russia met in Moscow on Wednesday and the Russian defence ministry said it was the first interaction between Turkish and Syrian ministers since the war broke out in Syria in the year 2011. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Turkish and Syrian counterparts, Hulusi Akar and Ali Mahmoud Abbas, discussed "ways to resolve the Syrian crisis, the problem of refugees, and joint efforts to combat extremist groups in Syria", said the Russian defence ministry in a statement. Also present at the meeting was the Syrian spy chief. The talks assume importance as both Russia and Turkey are engaged in Syria, with Moscow supporting Damascus against its opponents, while Ankara has been backing the rebels. Watch | Turkiye, Syria, Russia defense ministers meet for first talks since 2011 As per the Russian ministry, the meeting was "constructive", the Turkish defence ministry also echoed the sentiment and said that the meeting was held in a "constructive atmosphere", while the Syrian side said it was "positive". Also read | Russia has attacked Ukraine with over 120 missiles from air and sea, says Kyiv This meeting comes as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in recent days has repeatedly threatened to launch a military offensive against Kurdish groups in northern Syria. As per AFP, Russia and Turkiye are both parties to the Syrian war, with Moscow supporting the Damascus regime and Ankara backing the rebels. This was the first such formal talk between Turkiye and Syria. Earlier, the foreign ministers of the two nations had a brief informal exchange on the sidelines of a regional summit in 2021. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The defence ministers of Russia, Turkiye and Syria met in Moscow on Wednesday, the first such talks since war broke out in Syria. It was also the first meeting between Turkish and Syrian defence ministers since the start of the war in 2011.

Defence Minister of Russia, Turkiye and Syria meets for talk after a decade

With New Year around the corner it's time to celebrate with your loved ones but how a country involved in a war with its neighbour celebrates is something that you might want to know. This report on Moscow brings you all the details.

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One of the first such claims made by Moscow since it started the war nine months ago, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on Monday that its forces had shot down four US-built anti-radiation missiles over a territory of southern Russia bordering Ukraine.

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A record amount of snowfall hit the Russian capital on Wednesday, blanketing the city with 30 centimeters of snow within 24 hours. Watch this video to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: Climate crisis leads an early snowfall in Russian capital

Despite the battlefield setbacks, Russia is preparing for a major new offensive in the new year. Moscow still intends to conquer pretty much the whole of Ukraine. The commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Army has said that it expects a fresh attack from Russian troops in the early months of 2023.

Russian missile strikes pound Ukraine cities, power cuts hits different parts

Russia fired more than 70 missiles at Ukraine in one of its biggest attacks since the war began. Friday's attack knocked power in Kharkiv forcing Kyiv to implement emergency blackouts. Watch the video to know more.

Russia Ukraine War: Moscow rains down missiles on Kyiv; latter says ' Nine power facilities hit'

A woman had a reunion with her husband at a Kyiv railway station, nine-months after she fled to Germany to fled the war in Ukraine. She and her son made it to Ukraine just in time for the traditional New Year festivities.

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According to the reports, Russian firefighters are battling a fire of "7,000 square metres" that broke out overnight in a shopping centre in a Moscow suburb. Watch this video to know more.

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One dead after flames engulf suburban shopping centre in Moscow

<p>A media report on Thursday stated that a Pakistani delegation failed to get its demand of a 30-40% discount on crude oil sanctioned from their Russian counterpart, as the latter refused any help and said that all volumes were committed.&nbsp;The delegation, consisting of State Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik, Secretary Petroleum Capt (retd) Muhammad Mahmood, joint secretary and Pakistan Embassy officials, had requested for a discount on crude oil during their meeting in Moscow on Wednesday.</p>

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A media report on Thursday stated that a Pakistani delegation failed to get its demand of a 30-40% discount on crude oil sanctioned from their Russian counterpart, as the latter refused any help and said that all volumes were committed.

A media report on Thursday stated that a Pakistani delegation failed to get its demand of a 30-40% discount on crude oil sanctioned from their Russian counterpart, as the latter refused any help and said that all volumes were committed. The delegation, consisting of State Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik, Secretary Petroleum Capt (retd) Muhammad Mahmood, joint secretary and Pakistan Embassy officials, had requested for a discount on crude oil during their meeting in Moscow on Wednesday. Also read | China eases Covid restrictions in Beijing, hints at possible change in stance The reports stated that the talks failed to reach a conclusion but the Russian delegation said that it will consider the demands of Pakistan in future and relay its decision through diplomatic channels. Pakistan was further asked by the Russian delegation to first fulfil its commitment towards the Russian proposed Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline (PSGP), which will be constructed from Karachi to Lahore. Also read | Eurozone unemployment drops to record low as global headwinds slacken economy On November 29, the official delegation of Pakistan left for a three-day visit to Moscow to hold talks with Russian authorities and discuss the import of crude oil at a discount, shipment cost and mode of payment. The US had clearly stated that it has no objection if Pakistan imports Russian crude oil as currently, Washington has not issued any sanctions against Russian energy exports to other nations. Before holding talks with Russia, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar had stated that the delegation would try to reach a potential import deal with the Russian oil authorities.

Pakistan’s hopes dashed, delegation fails to get crude oil on discount from Moscow

Russia has turned to India seeking supply of parts across key industrial sectors. Sources say Moscow has sent India a list of more than 500 products for potential delivery including parts for cars, aircraft and trains.

India tries to narrow a ballooning trade deficit with Russia

On Wednesday, Ukraine came under a punishing barrage of Russian strikes. Moscow rained over 70 missiles across the country. Molly Gambhir reports on the aftermath.

Gravitas: Russia rains missiles on Ukraine

<p>A fortnight after Iran admitted to having delivered drones to Russia, the two countries are said have reached an agreement to manufacture the unmanned weaponised aircraft on Russian soil, says a report by The Washington Post.&nbsp;<br />
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"Russian and Iranian officials finalised the deal during a meeting in Iran in early November, and the two countries are moving rapidly to transfer designs and key components that could allow production to begin within months," the publication reported while quoting three anonymous officials.</p>

<p>The deal will help Russia increase its stockpile of weapons of destruction that have seemingly changed the tide in the war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report added that once the deal is finalised, it will deepen&nbsp;the Russia-Iran alliance which has only grown stronger in the recent months.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-admits-sending-drones-to-moscow-before-russia-ukraine-war-started-531475"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Iran admits sending drones to Moscow before Russia-Ukraine War started</strong></a></p>

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<p><strong>Why Russia needed Iranian drones?</strong></p>

<p>The eight-month-long war had depleted Russia's weapon arsenal and it was&nbsp;looking for alternatives to not only mount a comeback but to also send a message to the Western world that it was not out of the war,&nbsp;yet.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Ukraine regained significant ground by pushing back Russian troops and recapturing some of the lost regions, forcing Putin to call for partial mobilisation, Moscow closed the gap by bombarding Ukrainian cities and towns with deadly Iranian drones, according to news reports.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-shares-proof-with-us-that-iran-supplied-drones-to-russia-528451"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Israel shares 'proof' with US that Iran supplied drones to Russia</strong></a></p>

<p>Initially, both Tehran and Moscow remained tight-lipped regarding the drones with none&nbsp;of the two willing to admit that the drones were supplied and used.</p>

<p><strong>Iran admits to supplying the drones</strong></p>

<p>However, earlier this month, Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian admitted that Iran had indeed supplied a limited number of drones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We supplied Russia with a limited number of drones months before the war in Ukraine," said&nbsp;Amir-Abdollahian.</p>

<p>"In a telephone conversation with the Ukrainian foreign minister last week, we agreed that if there was evidence (of Moscow's use of Iranian drones), he would provide it to us," Amir-Abdollahian said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-admits-it-provided-drones-to-russia-denies-supplying-missiles-531431"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Iran finally admits it provided drones to Russia, but resolutely denies supplying missiles</strong></a></p>

<p>Apart from drones, Iran is expected&nbsp;to deliver short-range ballistic missiles viz. Fateh-110 and its advanced version such as Zolfaghar as well to Kremlin, according to multiple reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A fortnight after Iran admitted to having delivered drones to Russia, the two countries are said have reached an agreement to manufacture the unmanned weaponised aircraft on Russian soil, says a report by The Washington Post.

A fortnight after Iran admitted to having delivered drones to Russia, the two countries are said have reached an agreement to manufacture the unmanned weaponised aircraft on Russian soil, says a report by The Washington Post. "Russian and Iranian officials finalised the deal during a meeting in Iran in early November, and the two countries are moving rapidly to transfer designs and key components that could allow production to begin within months," the publication reported while quoting three anonymous officials. The deal will help Russia increase its stockpile of weapons of destruction that have seemingly changed the tide in the war. The report added that once the deal is finalised, it will deepen the Russia-Iran alliance which has only grown stronger in the recent months. WATCH | Iran admits sending drones to Moscow before Russia-Ukraine War started × Why Russia needed Iranian drones? The eight-month-long war had depleted Russia's weapon arsenal and it was looking for alternatives to not only mount a comeback but to also send a message to the Western world that it was not out of the war, yet. After Ukraine regained significant ground by pushing back Russian troops and recapturing some of the lost regions, forcing Putin to call for partial mobilisation, Moscow closed the gap by bombarding Ukrainian cities and towns with deadly Iranian drones, according to news reports. Read more: Israel shares 'proof' with US that Iran supplied drones to Russia Initially, both Tehran and Moscow remained tight-lipped regarding the drones with none of the two willing to admit that the drones were supplied and used. Iran admits to supplying the drones However, earlier this month, Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian admitted that Iran had indeed supplied a limited number of drones. "We supplied Russia with a limited number of drones months before the war in Ukraine," said Amir-Abdollahian. "In a telephone conversation with the Ukrainian foreign minister last week, we agreed that if there was evidence (of Moscow's use of Iranian drones), he would provide it to us," Amir-Abdollahian said. Read more: Iran finally admits it provided drones to Russia, but resolutely denies supplying missiles Apart from drones, Iran is expected to deliver short-range ballistic missiles viz. Fateh-110 and its advanced version such as Zolfaghar as well to Kremlin, according to multiple reports. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Iran strikes deal to manufacture drones on Russian soil for Ukraine war: Report

Where Moscow has now made some serious allegations, it is said that Ukraine has executed more than 10 Russian prisoners of war and continues to commit war crimes which the western nations conveniently continue to ignore.

Russia: Ukraine has executed prisoners of war; over 10 MN Ukrainians face power outage

Moscow has extended its support to Washington's arch-rival Pyongyang. Putin's government has accused the Biden administration of testing its tacit ally Kim's patience. The statement comes after North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile. Molly Gambhir brings you the details.

WION Fineprint | Russia accuses U.S. of 'testing North Korea's patience'

<p>More than eight years after the flight MH17 tragedy that killed 298 passengers, a&nbsp;court in the Netherlands will be announcing the verdict against four murder suspects on Thursday. The families of the bereaved are hoping that the court grants the harshest of sentences to the accused who shot down an entire plane.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Those who are responsible for downing MH17 should be sent to prison. If they are guilty, the international community should hunt them down,”&nbsp;Evert van Zijtveld, a mother who lost her son and daughter in the crash was quoted as saying by AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“For me, the verdict will be the partial end for the search for justice for my dear family...I hope the legal proof will be sufficient to come to a verdict," 72-year-old&nbsp;Sander Essers who lost&nbsp;his brother Peter, sister-in-law Jolette Nuesink and their two children Emma, 20 and Valentijn, 17 told the agency.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/five-key-questions-about-the-mh17-trial-284521#who-is-on-trial-284513"><strong>Read more: Five key questions about the MH17 trial</strong></a></p>

<p>The Boeing 777 aircraft was flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur on the fateful night of&nbsp;July 17,&nbsp;2014 when it was hit by a Russian-made surface-to-air missile over Donetsk, a Ukrainian region which Russia recently claimed in a referendum.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All sorts of theories were floated in the aftermath of the incident. However, after years of collecting evidence, a Dutch-led international Joint Investigation Team (JIT), in 2019&nbsp;said the missile launcher used to hit the jet came from a&nbsp;Russian army base just across the border.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/mh17-crash-4-suspects-to-face-murder-trial-228853"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;MH17 crash: 4 suspects to face murder trial</strong></a></p>

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<p>The JIT subsequently issued arrest warrants for four suspects, who were put on trial in the Netherlands in absentia in 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Three Russians viz. Igor Girkin, Sergei Dubinsky and Oleg Pulatov, and a Ukrainian, Leonid Kharchenko have been named the suspects and remain on run.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, despite being at large, Pulatov has appointed a Dutch law firm to represent him. As a result, under Dutch law, he is not being tried in absentia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prosecution is currently seeking life sentences for all of them.&nbsp;The trial is taking place in The Netherlands largely because the plane to Kuala Lumpur left from Schiphol, and 196 of the passengers were Dutch.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dutch-government-takes-russia-to-european-court-over-downing-of-mh17-312376"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Dutch government takes Russia to European court over downing of MH17</strong></a></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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More than eight years after the flight MH17 tragedy that killed 298 passengers, a court in the Netherlands will be announcing the verdict against four murder suspects on Thursday.

More than eight years after the flight MH17 tragedy that killed 298 passengers, a court in the Netherlands will be announcing the verdict against four murder suspects on Thursday. The families of the bereaved are hoping that the court grants the harshest of sentences to the accused who shot down an entire plane. “Those who are responsible for downing MH17 should be sent to prison. If they are guilty, the international community should hunt them down,” Evert van Zijtveld, a mother who lost her son and daughter in the crash was quoted as saying by AFP. “For me, the verdict will be the partial end for the search for justice for my dear family...I hope the legal proof will be sufficient to come to a verdict," 72-year-old Sander Essers who lost his brother Peter, sister-in-law Jolette Nuesink and their two children Emma, 20 and Valentijn, 17 told the agency. Read more: Five key questions about the MH17 trial The Boeing 777 aircraft was flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur on the fateful night of July 17, 2014 when it was hit by a Russian-made surface-to-air missile over Donetsk, a Ukrainian region which Russia recently claimed in a referendum. All sorts of theories were floated in the aftermath of the incident. However, after years of collecting evidence, a Dutch-led international Joint Investigation Team (JIT), in 2019 said the missile launcher used to hit the jet came from a Russian army base just across the border. WATCH | MH17 crash: 4 suspects to face murder trial × The JIT subsequently issued arrest warrants for four suspects, who were put on trial in the Netherlands in absentia in 2020. Three Russians viz. Igor Girkin, Sergei Dubinsky and Oleg Pulatov, and a Ukrainian, Leonid Kharchenko have been named the suspects and remain on run. Notably, despite being at large, Pulatov has appointed a Dutch law firm to represent him. As a result, under Dutch law, he is not being tried in absentia. The prosecution is currently seeking life sentences for all of them. The trial is taking place in The Netherlands largely because the plane to Kuala Lumpur left from Schiphol, and 196 of the passengers were Dutch. Read more: Dutch government takes Russia to European court over downing of MH17 (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Dutch court to deliver MH17 plane crash case verdict this week; families hope for justice

Tehran recently admitted that its supply drones to Moscow but says that the drones were supplied before the Ukraine war.

Tehran claims only a small number of drones sent to Moscow, Kyiv accuses of dishonesty

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<p>If reports coming from the UK's&nbsp;ministry of defence are to be believed, Moscow is recruiting Russian prisoners that are suffering from infectious diseases such as&nbsp;HIV and hepatitis C for President Vladimir Putin's private army.</p>

<p>Reportedly, Putin's private army is called the Wagner group and according to UK intelligence officials, more than 100 convicts have been deployed with coloured bracelets, marking their illness.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report added that role of Putin's private militia had evolved ever since the Russia-Ukraine war broke out. Earlier, the group hired professional Russian soldiers</p>

<p>"The role of Wagner Group has evolved significantly since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In previous conflicts, it maintained relatively high recruitment standards, with many of its operators having previously served as professional Russian soldiers."</p>

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<p>It added that the recruitment of prisoners with serious medical concerns, "highlights an approach which now prioritises numbers over experience or quality."</p>

<p>Formed in 2014 by&nbsp;intelligence officer Dmitry Utkin, the Wagner group has a reputation for recruiting deadly mercenaries that carry operations based on the intel from the top hierarchy in the Kremlin.&nbsp;The payment is made only after the completion of a mission.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The war between Russia-Ukraine has been ongoing for more than eight months. Both sides have lost a huge chunk of soldiers. After Ukraine made decisive gains in the southern part of Ukraine in September, Putin was forced to call back his troops and launch partial mobilisation of troops.</p>

<p>However, the hodge-podge process of mobilisation meant that Moscow had to end the hiring spree, much before reaching its goals. In October, Kremlin employed the use of Iranian drones, according to western intelligence reports to target key Ukrainian cities and managed to wrestle some of the advantage back.</p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. If reports coming from the UK's ministry of defence are to be believed, Moscow is recruiting Russian prisoners that are suffering from infectious diseases such as HIV and hepatitis C for President Vladimir Putin's private army. Reportedly, Putin's private army is called the Wagner group and according to UK intelligence officials, more than 100 convicts have been deployed with coloured bracelets, marking their illness. The report added that role of Putin's private militia had evolved ever since the Russia-Ukraine war broke out. Earlier, the group hired professional Russian soldiers "The role of Wagner Group has evolved significantly since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In previous conflicts, it maintained relatively high recruitment standards, with many of its operators having previously served as professional Russian soldiers." Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 30 October 2022 Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/NnbL0SZv8W 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/pVG0B0CJXK — Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) October 30, 2022 × Read more: 'Choice of a real man': Russia attracts volunteer soldiers with mobile trucks, incentives It added that the recruitment of prisoners with serious medical concerns, "highlights an approach which now prioritises numbers over experience or quality." Formed in 2014 by intelligence officer Dmitry Utkin, the Wagner group has a reputation for recruiting deadly mercenaries that carry operations based on the intel from the top hierarchy in the Kremlin. The payment is made only after the completion of a mission. WATCH | Russia stops mobilisation of troops, President Putin says 'No additional mobilisation planned' × The war between Russia-Ukraine has been ongoing for more than eight months. Both sides have lost a huge chunk of soldiers. After Ukraine made decisive gains in the southern part of Ukraine in September, Putin was forced to call back his troops and launch partial mobilisation of troops. However, the hodge-podge process of mobilisation meant that Moscow had to end the hiring spree, much before reaching its goals. In October, Kremlin employed the use of Iranian drones, according to western intelligence reports to target key Ukrainian cities and managed to wrestle some of the advantage back. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Moscow recruiting prisoners with HIV, hepatitis for Putin's private army: Report

After a series of accusations, Russia has submitted a formal letter to the United Nations, the latter discussed the claims in a closed-door meeting. The start of this week saw a blame game that roped the United Nations and the West, Moscow has accused Kyiv of planning to deploy a dirty bomb on its own land in return Ukraine has counter accused the Kremlin of planning a false flag operation.

Russia pushes dirty bomb claims, submits formal letter to UN

Moscow has accused Kyiv of planning to deploy a 'dirty bomb' on its own land. Ukraine and the West however have denied these claims, Zelensky has counter accused the Kremlin of planning a false flag operation.

Russia-Ukraine blame game: Zelensky accuses Russia of planning of false flag operation

Russia-Ukraine war Moscow claims a terror attack on its military trading ground that killed 11 and Moscow says that during a firearm training session, two gunmen from an ex-soviet State attacked the training range in Belgrade region.

Russia: Attackers from ex-Soviet state killed in crossfire

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