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Articles with tag "Middle East"

RT Crew Narrowly Escapes Israeli Strike in Lebanon During Live Broadcast

Russia’s Foreign Ministry claimed the strike was “not accidental” and called for an international response to the incident.

Moscow Piles Pressure on U.S. Over Oil Sanctions

The U.S. said it will temporarily allow the sale of oil from Russia that is at sea as nations scramble to boost supply and bring down prices.
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Travelers With Canceled Trips to Middle East to Receive Refunds, PM Mishustin Says

Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree directing travel companies to use cash in their liability reserves to ensure consumer refunds for trips to 10 Middle...
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Kadyrov Slams ‘Unacceptable’ Iranian Strikes on UAE

At the same time, he condemned the U.S.-Israeli offensive on Iran as a “treacherous attack during the holy month of Ramadan.”
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Did the Mideast Conflict Just Rescue Russia’s War Budget?

Despite the surge in Russian oil prices, analysts caution that this boost in revenues is unlikely to fully reverse Russia’s economic woes.
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Indian Firms Snap Up Russian Oil Cargos Amid Mideast Supply Crisis – Bloomberg

Indian companies have bought up nearly all Russian crude available on the spot market after the U.S. granted India a temporary waiver to purchase it.
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Russian Tour Operators Lose $37M in First 10 Days of Middle East War, Industry Group Says

The industry’s biggest financial blow may still lie ahead as tour operators prepare to refund customers for canceled trips.
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Putin and Trump Discuss Iran and Ukraine Wars

After the call, Trump said he would waive sanctions on oil from "some countries" to boost supply and bring down prices.
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Moscow Police Detain Iranians Celebrating Khamenei’s Death – Reports

Participants reportedly shouted “Thank you, United States of America” and ignored officers’ orders to disperse.
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Regions Calling: Who Is Putin’s Man for the Middle East?

Tatarstan's head describes himself as a “coordinator of workings with the Islamic world.” What does that mean when the region is at war?
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Russian State Media Slam U.S.-Israeli 'War Crimes' in Iran

TV hosts accused the U.S. of using diplomacy as a cover for military action, warning that similar tactics could one day be deployed against Russia.
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Russia's Lavrov Urges De-Escalation in Call With Iranian FM

Lavrov also stressed the need to "ensure the safety of the civilian population and civil infrastructure in all countries of the region."
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Russia Evacuates Citizens From Middle East as Iran Conflict Upends Air Travel

Around 4,500 Russians are expected to return from the UAE and Oman via evacuation flights on Tuesday, the Transportation Ministry said.
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War in the Middle East Clouds Outlook for Ukraine Peace Talks

The Kremlin said it lacks “clarity” on when and where the next round of U.S.-brokered negotiations with Kyiv will take place.
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Russia Says It Remains in ‘Constant Contact’ With Iran as Strikes Continue

The Kremlin expressed “deep disappointment” that talks over Tehran’s nuclear program “deteriorated to the point of outright aggression.”
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Oil Jumps Above $82 After U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran, Boosting Outlook for Russia

For Russia, a sustained rise in oil prices could provide a significant fiscal boost as Moscow continues to finance its war in Ukraine under Western sanctions...
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Putin Expresses Condolences to Iran's President Over Khamenei 'Cynical Assassination'

He said Khamenei's killing in U.S.-Israeli strikes was “committed in cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law.” 
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Iran and Russia to Hold Joint Navy Drills as U.S. Pressures Tehran on Nuclear Program

Russia’s military released a video showing one of its warships, the corvette Stoiky, arriving at the port city of Bandar Abbas, where Iran’s navy is...
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Putin Holds First Talks With Iranian, Israeli Leaders Amid Mass Protests and U.S. Threats

The Kremlin said Putin spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as he “continued efforts” to de-escalate regional tensions.
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‘Fragmented Presence’: One Year After Assad’s Fall, Moscow Struggles to Maintain Its Influence in Syria

Moscow has been forced to re-evaluate its approach to its erstwhile ally that had long provided it with a strategic foothold in the Middle East.
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