Turkey does not recognize Russian ‘annexation’ of Ukraine: FM

Turkey's foreign ministry also revealed that it does not recognize the results of the referendums on joining Russia held in the Donbas republics

Ukraine downgrades diplomatic ties with Iran over drone deliveries to Russia

Iranian drones were spotted for the first time in the battlefield in Ukraine earlier this month, despite Tehran's official stance of not supporting an escalation to the war

Ukraine wants Israeli intel to verify Iranian support for Russia

Iranian drones were spotted for the first time in the battlefield in Ukraine earlier this month, despite Tehran's official stance of not supporting an escalation of the war

Iranian drones spotted in Ukraine for first time

Both Russia and Ukraine have been found using Iranian weapons of different types and origin

Israel boasts of attacks on Syria, sells weapons to Ukraine

The Israeli government did not veto the sales of the weapons systems, despite a ban to sell weapons to Ukraine

Macron secretly asks Iranian president to mediate talks between Russia and Ukraine: Report

Since the start of the war, Iran has offered to mediate talks to end the conflict, and has denied reports that it supports either side

Ukraine: Somewhere between Afghanization and Syrianization

Ukraine is finished as a nation - neither side will rest in this war. The only question is whether it will be an Afghan or Syrian style finale.

Six months into Ukraine’s collapse, the world has changed forever

The inevitable transfer of power away from the west is leading to a surge in state-sponsored terrorism, but this will do little to reverse the trend

UN faces all-time high humanitarian aid deficit as donor nations funnel billions into Ukraine

Western nations have pledged $85bln to support the war in Ukraine, nearly double the amount the UN needs to help over 200 million people worldwide

Erdogan, Zelenskyy and Guterres meet in Ukraine for talks

The discussions revolved around solutions for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station, and the Ukrainian export of grain via the Black Sea

Saudi prince poured $500mln into Russian companies at Ukraine war’s onset

Mere weeks after the Kingdom Holding Company invested hundreds of millions in Russia's energy giants, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund acquired a 16.8 percent stake in the company

Turkey building drone factory in Ukraine to fight Russian forces

Baykar's Ukraine-based factory could drastically change the situation on the ground

Lebanon releases ship said by Ukraine to be carrying ‘stolen grain’: Report

Lebanon's top prosecutor is set to release the Syrian-owned ship carrying wheat and barley, despite a renewed Ukrainian request to acknowledge its content as stolen by Russia

Lebanon refutes claim of ‘stolen grain’ as Ukraine seeks to confiscate vital cargo

A Ukrainian judge has ordered the seizure of the Syrian ship's cargo, with the ruling highlighting that Kiev is ready to 'negotiate' with Beirut for the release of the much-needed grain

Russia and Ukraine sign grain deal in presence of Turkey, UN

The deal would unfreeze the export of 20 million tons of grains from the harvest of the previous year, worth about $10 billion, according to President Zelensky

Syria cuts diplomatic ties with Ukraine

Syria was the first country apart from Russia to recognize the independence of the republics of Donetsk and Luhansk

Russia, Ukraine talks on grain exports yield results, final deal to follow

A final deal, while not imminent, is likely to be agreed upon and implemented in the near future

UN hosts talks between Russia, Ukraine, Turkey on securing grain exports

The UN-brokered plan seeks to alleviate a global food crisis that was set off as a result of the NATO-instigated war in Ukraine

‘Tehran will not help either side in Russia-Ukraine war’: Iranian FM

The official said that Iran believes the conflict 'has to be stopped' and that the country will avoid actions that lead to escalations

‘Tehran ready to help resolve Ukraine crisis’: Amir-Abdollahian

The Ukrainian FM announced Kiev's readiness for expanding relations with Iran, specifically in the agricultural sector

CIA recruits ISIS fighters from SDF-run prisons in Syria to fight in Ukraine: Report

The US has been accused of recruiting hundreds of ISIS, HTS, and Al-Qaeda militants to fight on the side of Kiev

Ukraine considers denying Israelis visa-free entry over refugee crisis: Report

The lack of military support to Ukraine and discrimination against Ukrainian refugees has deepened tensions between Israel and Ukraine

Russia destroyed at least 100 Turkish Bayraktar drones used by Ukraine: Report

Turkey sold Ukraine Bayraktar drones both before and after the start of the Kremlin's special military operation in Ukraine

Iran’s Supreme Leader claims the west exploited the war in Ukraine

Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks during a meeting with Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Tehran

Ukraine asks Israel for half a billion dollar loan: Report

The request by Kiev comes at a time when Russia has warned Israel of 'repercussions' if they provide military assistance to Ukraine

Israel shoots down US request to transfer weapons to Ukraine

Tel Aviv is reportedly concerned that their 'security interests' in Syria may be harmed if Israeli-made weapons are used to kill Russian soldiers

George Bush calls Iraq War ‘brutal and unjustified invasion’ in gaffe during Ukraine speech

The gaffe by the former US president is being lampooned across the internet, seen as an accidental admission to the reality of the Iraq war

Turkey swings west: the Ukraine war and domestic elections

Ankara’s rapprochement with the US has been accelerated by events in Ukraine. These ties will also shape Turkey domestically, with or without a 2023 Erdogan electoral win.

Death by a thousand cuts: where is the west’s Ukraine strategy?

The pounding, daily western narratives on 'Ukrainian wins' and 'Russian losses' underpins the lack of an actual, cohesive Grand Strategy against Moscow.

Israel considers increasing Ukraine support at Washington’s request: Report

The Kremlin recently warned of retaliatory measures if Israeli provision of official military support to Ukraine is verified