India's defence ‌acquisition council approved proposals ​worth ​2.38 trillion rupees ($25 ⁠billion) ​on Friday ​to buy medium transport aircraft, ​Russian ​S-400 surface-to-air missile ‌systems, ⁠and remotely piloted strike ​aircraft, ​the ⁠government said in ​a ​statement.


India Clears Military Purchase Proposals Worth $25 Billion

The Pentagon is reportedly considering redirecting military aid and weapons originally destined for Ukraine to support operations in the Middle East as the Iran war strains U.S. munitions stockpiles. The move underscores the tough trade‑offs Washington faces between backing Ukraine and sustaining combat efforts in the region.

U.S. Department of War Mulling Over Diverting Ukraine Aid for War in Iran

Russia has launched a renewed spring offensive in Ukraine, stepping up military pressure along multiple fronts.

Ukrainian officials say Russian strikes hit Kharkiv, leaving at least nine people injured. The attacks come as Moscow intensifies its campaign, with fighting expected to escalate in the coming weeks.

Kharkiv, a key city near the Russian border, has repeatedly come under attack since the start of the war, and remains a major flashpoint as the conflict enters a new phase.

Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow Launches Spring Offensive as Kharkiv Strikes Injure Nine | WION

Tensions in Eastern Europe have taken a sharp turn after a Russian drone reportedly entered Estonian airspace and struck a power-related facility. The incident comes amid an intense escalation, with Russia and Ukraine launching hundreds of drones at each other in recent days. The cross-border breach has raised fresh security concerns for NATO members, as fears grow over the conflict spilling beyond Ukraine’s borders.


BREAKING: Russian Drone Breaches Estonia Airspace, Hits Power Facility

Russia says it has intercepted nearly 400 Ukrainian drones in one of the largest aerial exchanges of the war so far. Attacks reportedly hit regions near the border as well as areas around Moscow and Leningrad, with a fire breaking out at a key port. As strikes intensify on both sides and casualties rise in Ukraine, Moscow is signaling the start of a new spring offensive, pointing to a potentially more dangerous phase in the conflict.


Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow Unleashes Nearly 1000 Drones In 24 Hours

Russia has launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine, with nearly 1,000 UAVs reported in a 24-hour period.

Ukrainian authorities say at least eight people were killed in strikes across multiple regions, marking one of the most intense attacks in recent months.

Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow Launches Massive Attack On Ukraine, Nearly 1,000 UAVs In 24 Hours | WION

Russia launched a fresh wave of strikes across Ukraine, hitting civilian areas and killing five people while injuring 21 others. The attacks come amid escalating hostilities, with Ukrainian authorities reporting widespread damage and ongoing efforts to protect civilians. The international community condemns the strikes and calls for urgent conflict resolution.

Russia Strikes Ukraine: 5 Killed, 21 Injured in Fresh Wave of Civilian Attacks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi holds a call with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, after US President Donald Trump revealed Washington and Tehran had held “very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities.”

Russia’s Lavrov called for an “immediate cessation of hostilities and a political settlement that takes into account the legitimate interests of all parties involved, above all Iran,” the Russian foreign ministry says in a readout of the call, which it said was initiated by Tehran.

Israel-Iran War: Iranian FM Holds Call With Russia After US-Iran War Talks

Ukraine says it has “irrefutable” evidence that Russia is providing intelligence to Iran, potentially prolonging the West Asia conflict and aiding Tehran’s targeting of U.S. and allied forces. Moscow denies these claims while global tensions over missile, regional strategy, and diplomatic fallout intensify amid the wider Middle East crisis.

Russia “Prolonging West Asia War” as Zelensky Claims Irrefutable Intelligence Support To Iran

Russia has issued a stern warning to Israel and the United States, cautioning against extending the war into the Caspian region. Officials say any escalation would be viewed extremely negatively. Global security experts are closely monitoring developments, as tensions rise and potential regional conflicts could have far-reaching consequences.

Breaking: Russia Warns Israel, US Against Expanding War to Caspian Region 

The International Space Station has released satellite footage capturing Russian attacks on Kyiv. The images reveal the scale of destruction and ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Analysts say space-based monitoring offers unprecedented insight into war zones, helping the world track military movements and assess the humanitarian impact of the conflict.


Russia-Ukraine War: International Space Station Provides Space Footage Of Ukraine War 

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reportedly contacted Iranian diplomat Araghchi, urging an immediate cessation of hostilities amid escalating regional tensions. The move signals Moscow’s diplomatic engagement to de-escalate conflict, while analysts say the situation remains fragile. This high-level communication may influence regional stability and international diplomatic efforts.

Breaking: Russian FM Lavrov Calls Araghchi for Immediate Cessation of Hostilities

The International Space Station has released satellite footage capturing Russian attacks on Kyiv. The images reveal the scale of destruction and ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Analysts say space-based monitoring offers unprecedented insight into war zones, helping the world track military movements and assess the humanitarian impact of the conflict.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Attacks On Kyiv Captured From Space By International Space Station

Russia on Monday (March 23) called for a "political and diplomatic" settlement to the West Asia war as the deadline for US President Donald Trump's ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz nears. Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, which accounts for the shipping of around 20 per cent of the global oil supply, since the start of the war on February 28.&nbsp;"We believe that the situation should transition to a political and diplomatic settlement," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists.&nbsp;"This is the only thing that can effectively contribute to defusing the catastrophically tense situation that has now developed in the region," Peskov said.&nbsp;Russia also warned against striking Iran's only operational nuclear power plant at Bushehr, built with Moscow's assistance, after a UN watchdog announced last week that it was hit by a projectile.&nbsp;"Of course, this poses a very serious security threat if this trend continues," Peskov said on Monday.&nbsp;"We consider strikes on nuclear facilities to be potentially extremely dangerous and fraught with, perhaps even irreversible, consequences," he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-you-re-fired-irgc-mocks-trump-using-his-signature-phrase-after-us-president-s-hit-and-obliterate-warning-over-hormuz-1774249474894">‘You’re fired!’: IRGC mocks Trump using his signature phrase after the US president’s ‘hit and obliterate’ warning over Hormuz</a>&nbsp;These statements follow US President Donald Trump’s latest 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, issued on Saturday, warning that the United States will "obliterate" Iran's power plants, starting with the largest first, if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened.&nbsp;Based on the timing of the post, the 48-hour window is set to expire late Monday night, as global oil prices surge due to the effective closure of the waterway.&nbsp;"If Iran doesn't FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!" Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.&nbsp;The US President came under intense domestic and international pressure due to rising energy prices, with crude oil trading above $100 a barrel since the start of the war on February 28. Confusing messaging from Donald Trump also added to market volatility, as he kept the US stance on the Strait of Hormuz unclear. Earlier, he had called for multilateral naval support from European allies to force open the vital waterway.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, after being snubbed by partners, he said Washington was not concerned, as it does not depend on the strait for its energy needs. On Saturday, he again shifted his position by issuing a deadline to Iran.&nbsp;Iran's military responded with a warning to completely close the vital waterway if the US military targets power infrastructure.&nbsp;"If the United States' threats regarding Iran's power plants are carried out, the Strait of Hormuz will be completely closed, and it will not be reopened until our destroyed power plants are rebuilt," it said.

Russia also warned against striking Iran's only operational nuclear power plant at Bushehr, built with Moscow's assistance, after a UN watchdog announced last week that it was hit by a projectile.

Russia on Monday (March 23) called for a "political and diplomatic" settlement to the West Asia war as the deadline for US President Donald Trump's ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz nears. Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, which accounts for the shipping of around 20 per cent of the global oil supply, since the start of the war on February 28. "We believe that the situation should transition to a political and diplomatic settlement," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists. "This is the only thing that can effectively contribute to defusing the catastrophically tense situation that has now developed in the region," Peskov said. Russia also warned against striking Iran's only operational nuclear power plant at Bushehr, built with Moscow's assistance, after a UN watchdog announced last week that it was hit by a projectile. "Of course, this poses a very serious security threat if this trend continues," Peskov said on Monday. "We consider strikes on nuclear facilities to be potentially extremely dangerous and fraught with, perhaps even irreversible, consequences," he added. Also Read: ‘You’re fired!’: IRGC mocks Trump using his signature phrase after the US president’s ‘hit and obliterate’ warning over Hormuz These statements follow US President Donald Trump’s latest 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, issued on Saturday, warning that the United States will "obliterate" Iran's power plants, starting with the largest first, if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened. Based on the timing of the post, the 48-hour window is set to expire late Monday night, as global oil prices surge due to the effective closure of the waterway. "If Iran doesn't FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!" Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. The US President came under intense domestic and international pressure due to rising energy prices, with crude oil trading above $100 a barrel since the start of the war on February 28. Confusing messaging from Donald Trump also added to market volatility, as he kept the US stance on the Strait of Hormuz unclear. Earlier, he had called for multilateral naval support from European allies to force open the vital waterway. However, after being snubbed by partners, he said Washington was not concerned, as it does not depend on the strait for its energy needs. On Saturday, he again shifted his position by issuing a deadline to Iran. Iran's military responded with a warning to completely close the vital waterway if the US military targets power infrastructure. "If the United States' threats regarding Iran's power plants are carried out, the Strait of Hormuz will be completely closed, and it will not be reopened until our destroyed power plants are rebuilt," it said.

Russia also warned against striking Iran's only operational nuclear power plant at Bushehr, built with Moscow's assistance, after a UN watchdog announced last week that it was hit by a projectile.

Russia urges political, diplomatic solution as Trump’s 48-hour Hormuz deadline nears

The US has allowed the sale of Iranian oil at sea in its latest effort to counter rising oil prices due to the escalating West Asia war. The treasury department waived sanctions on Iranian oil that have already been loaded onto tankers through to April 19th. This measure follows similar decision on Russian oil on the water.


Can Iranian Oil Offset the Oil Supply Deficit?

The US government warns of a large-scale Russian hacking campaign targeting messaging apps like Signal, compromising thousands of accounts. Military officials, journalists, and other high-value targets have been particularly affected, with attackers reportedly tricking users into sharing login codes. The FBI and CISA have confirmed the breach, urging heightened vigilance as cyber threats escalate and sensitive communications are at risk.


US Flags Russian Hackers Targeting Messaging Apps, Thousands Compromised

Reports suggest several Russia-linked tankers originally headed for China suddenly changed course toward India. The rerouting comes amid rising fears of an energy shock triggered by the intensifying West Asia conflict. The move signals how quickly the war is beginning to reshape supply chains and fuel markets.


Iran War: Reports Suggest Russian Oil Tankers Bound for China Now Headed to India

Tensions have spiked after Russia accused Israel of carrying out a “targeted” strike that wounded a Russian state TV crew in Lebanon. Moscow has demanded a thorough investigation, with its embassy in Beirut calling for accountability. Russia insists the attack was not accidental, raising fresh concerns over the widening risks of the conflict spilling further across the region.


Israel-Lebanon War: Russian Embassy in Beirut Calls For Appropriate Investigation

#Gravitas Russia reportedly launched a new kind of strike drone during its rare morning strikes targeting Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, on Monday. Assessments of the drone's wreckage suggest it was an AI-powered Lancet drone, the first of its kind used in the war. 


Putin's New Deadly Weapon: AI-powered Lancet Drone

Russia launched a rare daylight attack on ​Kyiv on Monday using drones that appeared upgraded, Ukrainian officials said, with ‌multiple explosions ripping through the city and drone debris crashing onto the capital's main square.
Ukrainian air defence units downed 194 out of 211 Russian drones, the air force said, adding that the morning attack was ​unusual in its timing and involved different types of drones targeting the central ​Kyiv region.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Drones Strike Kyiv in Rare Daytime Attack

At least four people have been killed in overnight Russian strikes across Ukraine, Ukrainian authorities in Kyiv reported. The attacks struck residential areas and critical infrastructure, damaging homes and essential facilities, according to emergency services and government officials. The latest strikes come amid ongoing tensions and continued military activity in the region.

Russia-Ukraine War: 4 Killed in Russian Overnight Strikes | Homes & Infrastructure Hit

US President Donald Trump has reportedly declined a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to relocate Iran’s uranium stockpile to Russia, according to a report by Axios.

The proposal involved moving Iran’s enriched uranium to Russian territory as part of efforts to address concerns surrounding Tehran’s nuclear programme amid the ongoing conflict.

However, Trump rejected the idea, the report said, highlighting continued disagreements over how to manage Iran’s nuclear issue during the escalating war.

Iran War | Axios: Trump Turns Down Putin's Offer on Transferring Iran's Uranium to Russia

President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. would soon begin escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz to protect them from Iranian attack, as his administration searches for ways to ease high oil prices fuelled by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Trump issued a temporary waiver for some purchases of sanctioned Russian oil, a move that drew criticism from U.S. allies in Europe for potentially helping Russia fund its war with Ukraine.

US-Iran War: Trump Says US Will Escort Ships in Strait o Hormuz Soon

#Gravitas In just two weeks since the war began on February 28, Russia has earned roughly 6.5 billion U.S. dollars by selling fossil fuels to global buyers.  


Russia Earns $6.5 Billion From Fossil Fuel Exports Since Start of West Asia War

The United States Government has allowed a temporary 30-day window for countries to purchase Russian oil shipments currently stranded at sea amid tightening sanctions on Russia. The move aims to ease disruptions in global energy markets while giving buyers time to adjust to new restrictions.


US Grants 30-Day Window for Countries to Buy Russian Oil Stranded at Sea

Ukraine has opened access to vast battlefield datasets from drone missions, allowing allies to train advanced artificial intelligence systems using real combat data from the war with Russia. The platform reportedly includes thousands of photos and videos captured during drone operations.

Officials say the initiative could help partner nations improve AI-powered targeting, surveillance, and battlefield analysis. The move highlights how the Ukraine war is rapidly transforming military technology, with AI and drones becoming central to modern warfare strategies.

Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Opens Battlefield Drone Data To Train Allied AI Systems In War 

Russians are going back in time and using pagers and walkie-talkies to communicate with each other. This is because the country is witnessing internet blackouts without any known reason or explanation. Reports suggest that this could be an indication that Moscow is preparing for censorship to control its citizens' online activities. The sudden outages started around a week ago with complaints coming from central Moscow and St Petersburg, The Guardian reported. Mobile internet went down for most people who were unable to access desired websites and apps. Some even said that they entirely lost their network and couldn't make phone calls. So people are now going old school. Data from the e-commerce platform Wildberries &amp; Russ cited by Russian media shows an increase in the sales of walkie-talkies and pagers. While the former has seen an increase of &nbsp;27 per cent, pager sales have shot up by 73 per cent. People are even purchasing paper maps since geolocation apps are not working. Their sales have tripled.<h2>Internet outage in Russia</h2>Internet outages have been a recurrent problem for months across Russia, with widespread mobile internet shutdowns happening in various regions. It is only now coming to light since people in the heart of Russia have started experiencing the blackout. The administration addressed the internet shutdown this week, saying that they were necessary for security and will continue for "as long as additional measures are necessary". Russia has already blocked WhatsApp, Facebook and YouTube, and Telegram could be next.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-admin-lifts-sanctions-on-russian-oil-to-curb-volatile-crude-prices-amid-iran-war-us-israel-india-petrol-diesel-1773367067312">Trump admin lifts sanctions on Russian oil to curb volatile crude prices amid Iran war</a><h2>Internet isn't working even inside the Russian parliament</h2>The blackout has hit courier services, taxi apps and retail businesses the most. According to an estimate by Russia’s business daily Kommersant, the internet shutdown in Moscow could cause losses worth 1bn roubles (approx. Rs 120 crore) a day. Lawmaker in Russia’s parliament, the State Duma, also complained of not being able to use mobile phones and non-functioning wifi inside the building. &nbsp;Human rights activists believe Moscow could be preparing to block its citizens from the outer world by letting them access only a set number of websites and blocking the wider web. This is known as the &nbsp;“whitelist” system, where only government-approved internet pages would be available.<h2>Fear of widespread censorship in Russia</h2>According to the Kremlin, the "whitelist" of available websites would include "all resources needed for life". These include places where people could buy and sell items, purchase medicines online and use other delivery services. Experts fear that this is just a ploy to restrict online activity and reduce exposure to world events. Russia has restricted internet access in the past as well, especially after it started a military confrontation with Ukraine. It asserted that it was a way to thwart Ukrainian drone attacks. However, experts said that the move probably did not help stop the drones in any way.&nbsp;

Russia is under an internet blackout, with services and businesses hit. Experts say that Moscow could be preparing for widespread web censorship. The unavailability of the internet has led people to turn to walkie-talkies and pagers, and sales have shot up.

Russians are going back in time and using pagers and walkie-talkies to communicate with each other. This is because the country is witnessing internet blackouts without any known reason or explanation. Reports suggest that this could be an indication that Moscow is preparing for censorship to control its citizens' online activities. The sudden outages started around a week ago with complaints coming from central Moscow and St Petersburg, The Guardian reported. Mobile internet went down for most people who were unable to access desired websites and apps. Some even said that they entirely lost their network and couldn't make phone calls. So people are now going old school. Data from the e-commerce platform Wildberries & Russ cited by Russian media shows an increase in the sales of walkie-talkies and pagers. While the former has seen an increase of 27 per cent, pager sales have shot up by 73 per cent. People are even purchasing paper maps since geolocation apps are not working. Their sales have tripled. Internet outage in Russia Internet outages have been a recurrent problem for months across Russia, with widespread mobile internet shutdowns happening in various regions. It is only now coming to light since people in the heart of Russia have started experiencing the blackout. The administration addressed the internet shutdown this week, saying that they were necessary for security and will continue for "as long as additional measures are necessary". Russia has already blocked WhatsApp, Facebook and YouTube, and Telegram could be next. Also Read: Trump admin lifts sanctions on Russian oil to curb volatile crude prices amid Iran war Internet isn't working even inside the Russian parliament The blackout has hit courier services, taxi apps and retail businesses the most. According to an estimate by Russia’s business daily Kommersant, the internet shutdown in Moscow could cause losses worth 1bn roubles (approx. Rs 120 crore) a day. Lawmaker in Russia’s parliament, the State Duma, also complained of not being able to use mobile phones and non-functioning wifi inside the building. Human rights activists believe Moscow could be preparing to block its citizens from the outer world by letting them access only a set number of websites and blocking the wider web. This is known as the “whitelist” system, where only government-approved internet pages would be available. Fear of widespread censorship in Russia According to the Kremlin, the "whitelist" of available websites would include "all resources needed for life". These include places where people could buy and sell items, purchase medicines online and use other delivery services. Experts fear that this is just a ploy to restrict online activity and reduce exposure to world events. Russia has restricted internet access in the past as well, especially after it started a military confrontation with Ukraine. It asserted that it was a way to thwart Ukrainian drone attacks. However, experts said that the move probably did not help stop the drones in any way.

Russia is under an internet blackout, with services and businesses hit. Experts say that Moscow could be preparing for widespread web censorship. The unavailability of the internet has led people to turn to walkie-talkies and pagers, and sales have shot up.

Russians go old school: Pagers, walkie-talkies, and paper maps are flying off the shelves. Here's why

Iran says more than 1,300 people have been killed since the start of U.S. and Israeli strikes on the country, according to statements made by Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations. Tehran also claims thousands of civilian sites have been hit during the ongoing conflict.

Meanwhile, a social media video posted by the White House titled “Justice the American Way” has drawn criticism from celebrities and commentators. The montage mixes real footage of U.S. strikes with clips from Hollywood films, television shows and video games.

Actor Ben Stiller and others criticised the post, saying war should not be presented like entertainment and objecting to the use of their work without permission.

US-Iran war: Iran Says 1,300 Killed In US-Israel Strikes; White House War Video Sparks Backlash

Germany's cross-country skiers, to mark their protest against inclusion of Russia at the ongoing Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina, turned their back againts the gold medallist and denied taking a selfie post medal ceremony. This happened on Tuesday (Mar 10) during the women's sprint classic vision impaired event in which Anastasiia Bagiian and her guide Sergei Siniakin won gold. The International Paralaympic Committee (IPC) has allowed the Russian athletes to participate in the ongoing Winter Pralaympics, a first since 2014. The Russian were banned after a state-sponsored doping program was exposed and its war on Ukraine, which started in 2022, further added the restrictions.<h2>Why German athletes denied taking selfie with Russians at Winter Paralympics 2026?</h2>The Germans, along with many other countries, are protesting the inclusion of Russia and its ally Belarus at the ongoing Winter Paralympics 2026. To make their stand clear, seven countries - including Ukraine, had boycotted the opening ceremony of the quadrennial games on Friday (Mar 6). A total of six Russian and four Belarus athletes are taking part in the ongoing games.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-training-with-chatgpt-how-artificial-intelligence-helped-ukraine-athlete-maksym-murashkovskyi-win-silver-at-winter-paralympics-1773105709019">How AI helped Ukraine athlete win silver at Winter Paralympics</a>To further mark their protest, Germany's Linn Kazmaier and her guide Florian Baumann, who won the silver medal in &nbsp;women's sprint classic vision impaired event on Tuesday (Mar 11), turned their back against the Russian gold medal winners just as the national athem started to play to the medal win. The pair also said no to taking a selfie with the Russians after the medal ceremony.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">When asked to take a selfie, the German Paralympians refused to be photographed with Russian gold medalists Anastasia Bagiyan and Sergey Sinyakov, leaving the Chinese confused. In the end, both Chinese and Russian athletes shared a wholesome photo. <a href="https://t.co/nlEWwl5xxe">pic.twitter.com/nlEWwl5xxe</a>&mdash; Spetsnaℤ 007 🇷🇺 (@Alex_Oloyede2) <a href="https://twitter.com/Alex_Oloyede2/status/2031746787531165913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What did German athletes say about turning back on Russians?</h2>Speaking to German outlet Bild about the incident, silver winner Kazmaier said: "The medal ceremony felt completely strange. I don't know the [Russians], I don't know if perhaps they also support the system in Russia as little as we do."Perhaps they are really nice people, who we could be friends with. That it is so totally overshadowed by politics is simply a complete shame."Bild report also stated that Kazmaier and Baumann did not take pary in medallists' selfie after the medal ceremony because: "Four years ago in Beijing we had a great exchange with the Ukrainians. We wanted to show solidarity to them," said Baumann."That's why we decided to leave our hats on and not turn towards the flag, because we do not support it."&nbsp;

The International Paralaympic Committee (IPC) has allowed the Russian athletes to participate in the ongoing Winter Pralaympics, a first since 2014. The Germans, who won silver, said no to taking a selfie with the gold winning Russians after women's sprint classic vision impaired event.

Germany's cross-country skiers, to mark their protest against inclusion of Russia at the ongoing Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina, turned their back againts the gold medallist and denied taking a selfie post medal ceremony. This happened on Tuesday (Mar 10) during the women's sprint classic vision impaired event in which Anastasiia Bagiian and her guide Sergei Siniakin won gold. The International Paralaympic Committee (IPC) has allowed the Russian athletes to participate in the ongoing Winter Pralaympics, a first since 2014. The Russian were banned after a state-sponsored doping program was exposed and its war on Ukraine, which started in 2022, further added the restrictions. Why German athletes denied taking selfie with Russians at Winter Paralympics 2026? The Germans, along with many other countries, are protesting the inclusion of Russia and its ally Belarus at the ongoing Winter Paralympics 2026. To make their stand clear, seven countries - including Ukraine, had boycotted the opening ceremony of the quadrennial games on Friday (Mar 6). A total of six Russian and four Belarus athletes are taking part in the ongoing games. Also Read - How AI helped Ukraine athlete win silver at Winter Paralympics To further mark their protest, Germany's Linn Kazmaier and her guide Florian Baumann, who won the silver medal in women's sprint classic vision impaired event on Tuesday (Mar 11), turned their back against the Russian gold medal winners just as the national athem started to play to the medal win. The pair also said no to taking a selfie with the Russians after the medal ceremony.

The International Paralaympic Committee (IPC) has allowed the Russian athletes to participate in the ongoing Winter Pralaympics, a first since 2014. The Germans, who won silver, said no to taking a selfie with the gold winning Russians after women's sprint classic vision impaired event.

Winter Paralympics | WATCH - German athletes deny selfie with Russians after turning back at podium

The United States has warned Russia against sharing sensitive intelligence with Iran that could help Tehran target American forces or assets in the region. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington had strongly communicated its concerns to Moscow amid reports that Russia may have passed targeting information to Iran.
According to Witkoff, Russian officials told Donald Trump during a recent call that Moscow was not sharing intelligence about U.S. military assets with Iran. However, Washington indicated it would be deeply concerned if such cooperation were taking place.

US-Iran War: US Envoy Witkoff Urges Russia To Avoid Sharing Targeting Info With Iran

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Russia Earns $6.5 Billion From Fossil Fuel Exports Since Start of West Asia War

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