Author: Steven Sahiounie

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated that any meeting at the highest level must be productive and well prepared A meeting between Russian president Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Vladimir Zelensky is now impossible because Kiev has withdrawn from the negotiation process, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday. “Our position is well known: any meeting at the highest level must be productive and well prepared,” the Kremlin spokesman said. “We know that the Ukrainian side has withdrawn from the negotiating track, and so now we do not have to talk about the possibility of preparing such a summit…

Early on June 8, several battle tanks of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) advanced in the UN-monitored buffer zone in the southern Syrian governorate of al-Quneitra and opened fire at an alleged observation post of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) near the town of al-Malgah. No casualties were reported as a result of the attack, which represented a blatant violation of the 1974 separation of forces agreement. https://www.google.com/maps?ll=32.91451,35.888162&z=13&t=h&hl=en&gl=US&mapclient=embed&q=El+Malgah+Syria After the attack, the IDF dropped leaflets over al-Qunitra warning the SAA against maintain any presence within the 235 square kilometer buffer zone. “To the commanders of the Syrian military!As we warned…

Turkish Foreign Minister reveals that Turkish-Russian trade increased by 100% in April, with rising energy costs playing a crucial role. Turkey-Russia trade climbed by 100% in April despite rising energy prices, with the nations continuing to develop collaboration and connections in a variety of fields, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday. “Trade increased by 100% in April, with rising energy costs playing a major role,” Cavusoglu said at a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Cooperation continues in a variety of fields, including aviation, with Turkish Airlines continuing to operate in Russian cities “despite the pressure.” “We…

 Iraqi sources reported a massive explosion south of Baghdad on Wednesday morning. The explosion occurred in the southern city of Nahrwan, according to Sabereen News quoting Iraqi sources. The reports say there was a fire due to the explosion of a fuel tanker. No further details have been reported yet. About ten days ago, Iraqi news sources reported a massive explosion in the Al-Jadriya area in northern Baghdad. Attacks on US support convoys, interests, and forces in Iraq have increased over the past two years. Source: Iran Press

The first reports about the fall of the town of Svyatogorsk under Russian control came in the evening on June 6. On June 7, DPR control of the settlement was confirmed by Russian Minister of Defence Sergey Shigu as well as by the DPR military officials. On the same day, the first videos showing the town under Russian control were shared on the social media. The footage confirmed that the local Svyatogorsk Lavra monastery located on a hill on the right bank of the Seversky Donets River and used as a stronghold of the Ukrainian Armed Forces was liberate almost…

Turkey’s cross-border operation into Syria, however, may start this week, the newspaper said without citing any source Russia is opposed to Turkey’s plans to hold a military operation in northern Syria, Hurriyet newspaper reported on Wednesday. Moscow has spoken out against the operation in Raqqa province, as strategic M4 Highway crosses the area, according to the paper. Ankara suspended the preparations following discussions with Moscow, while Russia sent additional troops into the region, Hurriyet said. Turkey’s cross-border operation into Syria, however, may start this week, the newspaper said without citing any source. Ankara is continuing to amass troops near the…

The terrorist group threatens to carry out suicide attacks in response to a politician’s remarks about the Prophet Muhammad Police are on high alert across India, after an affiliate of the terrorist group Al-Qaeda threatened a wave of suicide attacks over a ruling party politician’s inflammatory remarks on the Prophet Mohammed. Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) released a letter on Monday saying the states of Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat would be targeted. The group vowed to use children as suicide bombers, and attack Hindu politicians living in fortified compounds. The Indian government has said it’s taking the threat…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Jim Fitton, 66, arrived at court in Baghdad and was given a 15-year sentence after being convicted of smuggling antiquities. Fitton, a British citizen was found to have artifacts in his bag, along with fellow traveler, Volker Waldmann, when they were attempting to leave Baghdad airport on March 20.  He is now back in jail until his lawyer can appeal the sentence. Waldmann, a German citizen, has been found not guilty and is expected to be released. In the US-UK war on Iraq, Germany and France openly opposed the invasion, occupation, and destruction of…

The commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force warned the Israeli regime that any mistake in dealing with Iran could result in the flattening of Tel Aviv and Haifa. In comments at a military ceremony in Iran’s northwestern province of East Azarbaijan on Tuesday, Brigadier General Kiomars Heidari cautioned the Zionist regime’s officials against any miscalculation. On Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei’s orders, if any mistake was made by the enemy, Iran would raze Tel Aviv and Haifa to the ground, he added. Denouncing the Israeli regime for the occupation of Muslim territories, the commander said those lands…

Ukraine’s ambassador to Israel announced his country’s request to Tel Aviv to equip it with the “Iron Dome” anti-missile system in a news conference. Ukraine last spring officially asked the United States to equip Patriot missile defense systems and the Iron Dome system. Reports released last February show that the interim Israeli regime opposed Ukraine’s request to equip the country with an Iron Dome system. Because the Israeli government and the Pentagon have worked together to develop the Iron Dome system, the sale of the system to a third party depends on the simultaneous agreement of Washington and Tel Aviv.…