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Statement of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization regarding the Situation around the Islamic Republic of Iran

22:57 02.03.2026

Statement of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization regarding the Situation around the Islamic Republic of Iran

The Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) express serious concern over the developments in the Middle East and the military strikes on the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The SCO Member States consider the use of force as unacceptable and advocate for the resolution of existing …

Vladimir Putin had telephone conversations with the leaders of the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf

22:15 02.03.2026

Vladimir Putin had telephone conversations with the leaders of the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf

Telephone conversation with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. During Vladimir Putin’s telephone conversation with Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani the primary focus was placed on the acute crisis in the Middle East, provoked by the United States and Israel's …

Vain Piety, Vain Search

10:44 02.03.2026

Vain Piety, Vain Search

About Bishop St. Theophane the Recluse About "old" and "new" calendar February 17 (March 2) 2Tim. 3:1-9; Lk. 20:45-21:4 Who are those "having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof' [2Tim. 3:5]? They hold all externals in accordance with the requirements of piety — but have no will …

View from Moscow: Middlegame and a Strategy for the day after tomorrow

10:43 02.03.2026

View from Moscow: Middlegame and a Strategy for the day after tomorrow

The Special Military Operation (SMO) has stimulated Russia’s development. Russia has roused itself. Patriotism and national pride have increased immensely, the value of serving the Motherland has been recognized, the people are displaying their best qualities, the economy and scientific research have revived. The most important professions — engineers, scientists, …

CNBC: $100 oil – Prolonged Hormuz closure could spark a 1970s-style energy shock

10:41 02.03.2026

CNBC: $100 oil – Prolonged Hormuz closure could spark a 1970s-style energy shock

Oil markets are bracing for a possible supply shock after U.S. strikes on Iran over the weekend reignited fears that flows through the Strait of Hormuz could be disrupted, CNBC reports. While analysts expect an immediate "knee-jerk" reaction to oil prices when trading resumes in New York on Sunday evening, …

‘UnHerd’: It’s time for Europe to resume talks with Russia

10:40 02.03.2026

‘UnHerd’: It’s time for Europe to resume talks with Russia

For months, European leaders have lamented being shut out of US-Russia negotiations over Ukraine’s future, insisting that a war fought on European soil cannot be settled without them. However, by refusing to talk to Moscow, they have in effect excluded themselves from the peace process. If Europe wants to be …

The Americans did not have enough anti-missiles in the battle with Iran

10:38 02.03.2026

The Americans did not have enough anti-missiles in the battle with Iran

Iran’s attacks over the first day of combat have leaned heavily on drones and small-scale missile strikes, trends that could indicate either deliberate planning — or a breakdown in command and control, Bloomberg writes. Rather than sustained volleys, attacks have been intermittent, with waves of small, Shahed-136 one-way attack drones …

NYT: Ukraine wants to join the E.U. Quickly. That won’t be easy

10:37 02.03.2026

NYT: Ukraine wants to join the E.U. Quickly. That won’t be easy

Ukraine wants to join the European Union quickly. Yet Kyiv’s path into the Brussels-based bloc is fraught with obstacles, ‘The New York Times’ notes. Joining the European Union generally takes years, and Ukraine’s bid for admission presents economic and governance hurdles. Several solutions are up for discussion, including a plan …

A telephone conversation between Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi

23:36 01.03.2026

A telephone conversation between Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi

Press release on a telephone conversation between Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi: On March 1, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi. The ministers condemned the large-scale military strikes launched by the …

Russian Foreign Ministry statement on the situation around Iran

23:33 01.03.2026

Russian Foreign Ministry statement on the situation around Iran

Foreign Ministry statement on the situation around Iran: Moscow has received the news of the killing of the Supreme and Spiritual Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, members of his family, and senior Iranian officials in US and Israeli missile strikes with outrage and deep sorrow. …

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