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Russia does not accept sanctions against Cuba: Putin

Russia does not accept sanctions against Cuba: Putin

Russian president says Moscow voiced this position 'openly, clearly, and unambiguously' through its Foreign Ministry

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Russia warns Canada escalation could lead to 'irreversible consequences'
18.02.2026

Russia warns Canada escalation could lead to 'irreversible consequences'

Foreign ministry spokeswoman tells Anadolu if Canada tries to confiscate diplomatic property, Moscow's response may be ‘reciprocal, symmetrical, or asymmetrical’

Russia claims it took control of two more settlements in Ukraine
18.02.2026

Russia claims it took control of two more settlements in Ukraine

Russian forces say they have seized Ukraine’s villages Kharkivka in Sumy, Krynychne in Zaporizhzhia

UK premier, US president discuss Iran nuclear talks, Ukraine
18.02.2026

UK premier, US president discuss Iran nuclear talks, Ukraine

During phone call, Keir Starmer, Donald Trump agree that Iran 'must never be able to develop nuclear weapon,' says statement

Iran, Russia to hold joint naval drill in Gulf of Oman
18.02.2026

Iran, Russia to hold joint naval drill in Gulf of Oman

Exercise aims to expand maritime cooperation; Russian commander signals readiness for broader joint drills, reports IRNA

Senior Russian military official acknowledges Starlink terminals disabled for 2 weeks
18.02.2026

Senior Russian military official acknowledges Starlink terminals disabled for 2 weeks

‘This has not affected intensity and effectiveness of unmanned systems,’ deputy defense minister tells state television