Author: Anadolu Agency
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Thursday declined to comment on Ukraine’s claims about an alleged intercontinental ballistic missile launch from Russia to Ukraine. At a press briefing in Moscow, Peskov redirected inquiries to the Russian Defense Ministry, saying: “I recommend contacting the military. At the moment, I have no information on this topic.” Meanwhile, Ukraine’s armed forces alleged that Russia targeted the city of Dnipro with missiles, including an intercontinental ballistic missile launched from the Astrakhan region.
Although cholera-related cases lowered in October compared to last year, fatalities due to the disease rose by 54%, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its latest external situation report. “From 1 January to 27 October 2024, a cumulative total of 486,760 cholera and acute watery diarrhea cases and 4,018 deaths were reported from 33 countries across five WHO regions,” the agency said in the report published on Wednesday. “While the number of cases reported in October 2024 is 42% lower than the same period in 2023, the number of deaths has increased by 54%-reflecting severe response challenges in outbreak…
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani on Wednesday about the current situation in the Middle East, where Israel’s forces have been targeting Palestinians in Gaza for over 13 months in a genocidal war. The two leaders described the current situation as “the unprecedented escalation of tensions in the region,” according to a readout of their phone conversation released by the Kremlin. Putin and Al Sudani also discussed current aspects of their bilateral relations, such as trade, economics, transportation, logistics, and humanitarian cooperation. “The parties (leaders) paid special attention to the implementation of major…
The Russian ambassador to the UK, Andrei Kelin, claimed that Britain is now “directly involved” in the Ukraine war following Ukraine’s use of British-made Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia. The remarks come amid escalating tensions between NATO countries and Moscow as the war on Ukraine hit the 1,000-day mark. Speaking to Sky News on Thursday, Kelin alleged that the deployment of these advanced long-range missiles, reportedly used within Russian territory, would not have been possible without the involvement of NATO personnel, including British forces. “Absolutely, Britain and the UK is now directly involved in this war,…
The U.S. announced sanctions Thursday against 118 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s financial sector, including Gazprombank, the country’s largest remaining bank yet to be blocked by Washington. The sanctions announced by the Treasury Department also target dozens of additional Russian banks and banking officials. “Today’s action reaffirms the U.S. commitment to curtail Russia’s ability to use the international financial system to conduct its war against Ukraine and disrupts Russia’s attempts to make cross-border payments for dual-use goods and military materiel,” State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement. The announcement came amid reports that the Biden administration authorized…
In a Wednesday phone call, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Faustin-Archange Touadera, his Central African Republic counterpart, discussed security concerns in the republic. According to a Kremlin statement, the leaders exchanged views on combating terrorism and maintaining stability in the country. “The leaders exchanged views on regional issues, focusing on countering terrorist threats and ensuring stability throughout the Central African Republic,” it said. Putin reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to supporting the republic’s economy, sovereignty, and security, while his counterpart expressed gratitude for Russia’s assistance. The two leaders also reviewed prospects for strengthening bilateral relations in areas such as politics, trade, and…
As their war hit the grim mark of 1,000 days, Russia and Ukraine have entered a new phase of dangerous and potentially nuclear escalation. Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden has given Kyiv something it long sought-permission to use American-supplied long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia. Moscow responded by upgrading its nuclear doctrine, with one of the key changes being that an attack by a non-nuclear state backed by a nuclear power will be treated as a joint assault. While Washington has yet to officially confirm the Biden administration’s major policy shift, new U.S. media reports say it has also…
The UN expressed regret Wednesday for a U.S. veto of a draft resolution that demanded a cease-fire and the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip. “It’s another example of the regrettable lack of consensus that we’ve seen in the Security Council between member states, and the lack of, frankly, the lack of implementation of previous resolutions on Gaza,” spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters. He said Secretary-General Antonio Guterres remains committed to supporting efforts to end the conflict, achieve the unconditional release of all hostages and advance the implementation of a two-state solution. Dujarric’s comments came after the U.S. again…
Several members of UN Security Council on Wednesday denounced a fourth U.S. veto on a proposed cease-fire resolution in the Gaza Strip. China’s envoy Fu Cong, expressed disappointment with the outcome of the vote and accused the U.S. for hindering hopes of Palestinians “for survival, pushing them further into darkness and desperation” via the use of the veto. Saying that member states’ actions would not “escape the harsh judgment of history,” Fu asked: “Does Palestinian lives mean nothing?” “How many more people have to die before they (U.S.) wake up from their pretend slumber?” he asked rhetorically. Fu argued that…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that his country does not have the strength to push back Russia to borders of 1991. “We understand that we do not yet have the strength to push (Russian President Vladimir) Putin back to the line of 1991 with weapons in hand,” Zelenskyy said told Fox News. Asked if he was willing to cede land to Russia as part of a potential peace deal, Zelenskyy said Kyiv cannot legally acknowledge Ukrainian territories under Moscow’s control. Regarding his willingness to give up Crimea, which Russia illegally annexed in 2014, in pursuit of a peace deal,…