Syrian Air Defences Repel ‘Israeli Aggression’ in the Vicinity of Damascus – SANA

According to Syrian state-run media, the country suffers from regular aerial bombing conducted by Israel. Tel Aviv does not comment on these airstrikes, while high-ranking Israeli officials have claimed that they carry out many military operations in Syria aimed at paramilitary groups that are, as Israel claims, backed by Iran. … Read More >Syrian Air Defences Repel ‘Israeli Aggression’ in the Vicinity of Damascus – SANA

Iran Tests New Domestically-Made Missile as Defence Minister Praises Tehran’s Deterrent Power

Last year, Iranian Defence Minister Amir Hatami said that Tehran was developing a long-range air-launched cruise missile in the face of tough US sanctions, which he said had failed to stop the Islamic Republic from making significant achievements in the defence industry. … Read More >Iran Tests New Domestically-Made Missile as Defence Minister Praises Tehran’s Deterrent Power

US Forces in Syria Reportedly Bring Convoy of Weapons, Equipment to Oil Field in Deir ez-Zor

Washington maintains its military presence in the Arab Republic despite having neither a UN Security Council mandate, nor an invitation from Damascus to do so. The previous administration of Donald Trump vowed twice to withdraw all troops, but in the end, left a small contingency to “keep the oil”. … Read More >US Forces in Syria Reportedly Bring Convoy of Weapons, Equipment to Oil Field in Deir ez-Zor

Is shunning Moscow more urgent for Ukraine’s leaders than saving lives? Kiev BANS Russian Covid-19 vaccines, despite jab shortage

Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have already died of Covid-19. Despite this, the country’s government has announced a new ban on safe and efficacious vaccines that could potentially put an end to the deadly pandemic. … Read More >Is shunning Moscow more urgent for Ukraine’s leaders than saving lives? Kiev BANS Russian Covid-19 vaccines, despite jab shortage

Russian Deputy FM: Any Agreement to Replace New START Treaty Requires Discussing US Missile Defence

A five-year extension of the arms reduction treaty came into force earlier this month, as Moscow and Washington managed to find common ground before the deal expired to preserve global peace and security. … Read More >Russian Deputy FM: Any Agreement to Replace New START Treaty Requires Discussing US Missile Defence