How extensive is Russia’s military aid to Iran?
Russia has long exchanged weapons with Iran and is likely offering satellite support, but lacks the will to do much more

Russia has long exchanged weapons with Iran and is likely offering satellite support, but lacks the will to do much more









Ukraine may have reclaimed 400sq km (154sq miles) of territory in 2026, and is downing record numbers of Russian drones.
Viktor Orban obstructs the implementation of a key Ukraine loan as Russia’s war continues for a fifth year.
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Alexander Butyagin, an academic with Russia’s Hermitage Museum, is accused of illegal excavations in occupied Crimea.

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