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Putin Urges Restraint in Call With Iran's Raisi

The Russian leader expressed the hope that all sides would show reasonable restraint and prevent a new round of confrontation.

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Russia Urges ‘Restraint’ After Iranian Attack on Israel

Moscow expressed "extreme concern over the latest dangerous escalation in the region."

spiraling tensions

Russia Halts Flights to Israel, Jordan, Iran Following Attack on Israel

The Russian Foreign Ministry previously advised citizens against traveling to the Middle East, particularly Israel, Lebanon and Palestine.

spiraling tensions

Kremlin Calls on Iran and Israel to Exercise ‘Restraint'

Tehran has issued fresh threats against Israel over a strike earlier this month that killed two Iranian generals.

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Russia Says Israel Seeking to ‘Fuel’ Conflict With Syria Strikes

Moscow's UN envoy slammed the "flagrant violation" of Syria's sovereignty at a Security Council meeting.

'time to de-escalate'

Kremlin Calls for Calm After Attack on U.S. Base in Jordan

The casualties — the first U.S. military deaths in an attack in the region since the Israel-Hamas war began — raised fears of an escalating conflict...

'destructive purposes'

Moscow Blasts U.S.-British Strikes in Yemen

Russia requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting on the strikes, which is expected to take place later on Friday.

friendship on ice

Russian-Israeli Relations Crumble Over Gaza War – Analysts

As Putin's war in Ukraine has dragged on and his international isolation deepened, he has turned against Israel's quiet friendship.

'Unprecedented relations'

Putin Visits Saudi Arabia, UAE on Middle East Tour

It is only the third trip Putin has taken outside the former Soviet Union since he invaded Ukraine and comes as Moscow seeks to bolster its influence in...

Russia Says Sending 27 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry said a special plane sent wheat, sugar and pasta to be handed over to the Egyptian Red Crescent.

Putin Says U.S. Foreign Policy Failure Behind Israel-Hamas War

“I think many will agree with me that this is a clear example of the failure of U.S. policy in the Middle East,” the Russian leader said.

salacious scandal

Dubai to Deport Russian, Ukrainians Caught in Nude Balcony Photoshoot

Dubai had made the arrests after footage of several naked women posing on a high-rise balcony spread across social media.

Russian Detained for Organizing Dubai Nude Balcony Photoshoot – RIA

Widely shared footage of naked women posing on a high-rise balcony in Dubai has led to several arrests.

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Russia Suggests Middle East Peace Conference

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov backed a Palestinian proposal for a Middle East peace conference later this year.

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Lebanon Seeks Arrest of 2 Russians Linked to Beirut Port Explosion – Reports

The Aug. 4 blast at the Beirut port killed more than 190 people and wounded thousands more.

Cyprus Police Question Russian Over Lebanon Disaster

The police spokesman said Igor Grechushkin was not arrested, but asked specific questions relating to the ship's cargo as requested.

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Russia to Outsource Coronavirus Vaccine Testing to Mideast

The head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund also said Russia could reach herd immunity through nationwide vaccination by 2021.

Yemen Separatists Seize $225M in Russian-Printed Cash

A Yemeni government source, in comments to Reuters, called the seizure “piracy.”

Russians Fighting in Libya Do Not Represent the State, Putin Says

Kremlin-linked military contractors are fighting in Libya in support of eastern commander Khalifa Haftar, news reports have said.

‘U.S. Can’t Help But Respond’: Russia Reacts to Iran Strikes on U.S. Bases

Russian lawmakers have cautioned against escalating tensions into a full-scale war.

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