Risk-averse Blinken is verging on the delusional

EU weighs 'strong' response to Iranian deliveries of ballistic missiles to Russia

The bloc says it has 'credible' information Tehran is procuring Moscow with ballistic missiles.

Kremlin Blasts Ukrainian Drone Attacks in Moscow: 'Strikes on Civilians Are No Military Action'

In response to recent Ukrainian drone strikes that damaged residential areas in Moscow's suburbs, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has sharply criticised the attacks, asserting that they have no place in legitimate military operations. Peskov condemned the targeting of civilian infrastructure, describing it as a clear indication of the aggressive nature of the Ukrainian government. He emphasised that Russia must continue its military operations to protect against such attacks, while the Defense Ministry reported intercepting 144 drones during the overnight assault. The intensified drone strikes, which have increasingly targeted both residential and energy infrastructure, have heightened tensions and escalated the conflict. #KremlinResponse #UkrainianDroneAttacks #MoscowStrikes #CivilianTargets #DmitryPeskov #RussiaUkraineConflict #DroneWar #RussianDefense #MoscowSuburbs #KremlinCriticism #UAVAttacks #RussianMilitary #ConflictEscalation #CivilianSafety #MoscowRegion ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.194~

Putin Hails 'Ocean-2024' With China: Largest Naval Drill in 30 Years Leaves U,S, NATO Shocked

On September 10, Russian President Vladimir Putin, alongside Chinese leadership, inaugurated the "Ocean-2024" naval exercise, marking the largest joint naval drill in three decades. The expansive operation spans the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, the Mediterranean, Caspian, and Baltic Seas, featuring over 400 warships, 120 aircraft, and more than 90,000 personnel from Russia and China. Putin emphasized the drill’s significance in testing combat readiness and modern weaponry integration, while also criticizing U.S. military actions for provoking an arms race and destabilizing global security. The exercise, which includes contributions from the People's Liberation Army Navy, has sent shockwaves through NATO and the U.S., underscoring the growing strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing amid rising geopolitical tensions. #Putin #XiJinping #RussiaChinaOcean2024 #Ocean2024 #RussiaChinaMilitaryDrills #Russia #China #NavalExercises #SeaOfJapan #MilitaryAlliance #GlobalInfluence #USDominance #PacificFleet #PeopleLiberationArmy #JointDrills #MaritimeSecurity #StrategicPartnership #IndoPacific #MilitaryCooperation #Geopolitics ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.194~

Russian authorities report massive Ukrainian drone barrage overnight

Regional leaders claim that more than 140 drones attacked areas including the Moscow suburbs, where at least one person is reported dead.

Blinken meets Keir Starmer at Lancaster House

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met prime minister Sir Keir Starmer for a bilateral meeting at Lancaster House. The US State Department said the visit aims to launch a "US-UK strategic dialogue", reinforcing the "special relationship" between the two nations. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Defence capabilities Ukraine's new government top priority, PM Shmyhal says

This winter could perhaps be the hardest since Russia's full-scale invasion of the country in early 2022, the Ukrainian prime minister told reporters.

Putin's Fury Unleashed: 515 Ukrainian Troops, 4 Vehicles Obliterated in Latest Strikes | Videos Out

In a dramatic escalation of the conflict, the Russian Defense Ministry has reported that recent strikes have resulted in up to 515 Ukrainian soldiers being killed and four armoured fighting vehicles, including a U.S.-made Bradley, being destroyed. The latest update highlights significant gains by Russian forces, with the Tsentr and Vostok Groups capturing key positions in the Donetsk People's Republic and liberating the town of Vodyanoye. The Ministry has released video footage of the operations, showing the scale of the destruction. This development comes amid reports of Russian air defences intercepting advanced weaponry, including French-made guided bombs and U.S.-supplied HIMARS systems, reflecting the escalating intensity of the conflict. #PutinsFury #UkraineConflict #MilitaryStrike #RussianDefense #UkrainianTroops #MilitaryVideos #IskanderMissile #BradleyFightingVehicle #RussianVictory #DefenseMinistry #DonetskRepublic #ConflictEscalation #UkrainianLosses #MilitaryNews #WarUpdate ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.344~