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New EU Sanctions against Iran for Military Support to Russia and Syria

The European Union said on Thursday it had established a “new framework for restrictive measures” in view of Iran’s military support of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and of Syria’s regime. This new framework prohibits the export from the European Union to Iran of components used in the construction …

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Russia says military plane exposed to coalition F-16s guidance systems over Syria, TASS reports

A Russian military aircraft was exposed to “the guidance systems” of F-16 fighter jets of the U.S.-led coalition during a routine patrol over Syria’s southern border, Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov was quoted as telling TASS news agency on Thursday. According to Gurinov, who serves as the deputy head of the …

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Playing With Fire: Georgia’s Cautious Rapprochement With Russia

As the war in Ukraine grinds on, the notoriously troubled relationship between Georgia and Russia has, to the surprise of many, entered a new period of increased stability. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Georgia has abstained from joining anti-Russian sanctions, nor has it openly criticized Moscow for its actions …

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