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Russia vows response after claim Ukraine targeted Putin's residence to alter Moscow's negotiations

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday dismissed Russian accusations that Kyiv had tried to attack Putin's residence in the Novgorod region as "another round of lies."

Russia's President Vladimir Putin takes part in a ceremony to present Gold Star medals to service members, who were involved in the country's military campaign in Ukraine and awarded the title of Hero of Russia, in Moscow, Russia, December 17, 2025.
People attend the funeral of Ruslan Filipenko, 22, Artur Baranets, 22, and Oleksii Yashchenko, 21, who voluntarily joined local Territorial Defense unit and were killed in March 2, 2022, after they were recently identified by DNA analysis, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the town of Irpin, Kyiv

What is in the US-backed peace plan that Ukraine is set to agree to? – explainer

 Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov walk together after their meeting to give a joint press conference at the foreign ministry headquarters in Tehran on February 25, 2025.

Russian and Iranian foreign ministers discuss Tehran's nuclear program, Moscow says

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani attends a press conference at the Lebanese foreign ministry, in Beirut, October 10, 2025.

Israel exploited Assad govt's fall to impose expansionist, destabilizing project, Syrian FM claims


'Ceasefire should coincide with monitors' arrival'

Syrian FM accuses rebels of escalations, says Damascus has withdrawn "some troops from some provinces."

Anti-Assad Syrians bury dead 370

Syria; violence spills into Lebanon

Most deaths occur in central Homs province, flashpoint region for opposition, gov't battles; several shells hit Lebanese village.

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France: Compromise with Russia on Syria possible

After meeting with Russia's Lavrov, Juppe says France won't accept status quo long term, ready to work on new resolution.

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Homs under assault, Russia unbending on Syria

Pro-Assad militia kills three families, 47 dead overnight in Homs, say activists; Putin warns against intervention.

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Assad's forces kill at least 47 in Homs shelling

A day after parlay with Russian FM in which Syrian president claims to want peace, rockets fired into opposition districts.

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Attacks in Syria's Homs resume after Russian foray

Tanks, soldiers reported pushing deep into Homs, where over 100 people have been killed in military bombardments in recent days.

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Key Quartet meeting put off by a month

Some say delay related to regional upheaval, others to PM’s need for more time to develop diplomatic initiative.

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Wikileaks: Russia sees Lieberman as 'one of their own'

During 2009 visit to Moscow, FM bonds with Russians; tells Sergei Lavrov that Israel not planning military strike on Iran.

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'Russia to return $166.8m. to Iran for S-300 cancellation'

Russian Technologies company head says Russia owes nothing else to Iran since contract for missiles delivery was canceled due to UN sanctions.

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'Russia to pay Iran $800m. for S-300 cancellation'

Sale of missile systems had been canceled after UN sanctions; Russian FM quoted as saying moves against Iran are a "violation."

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