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Distress of Nations
Russian spy ship lurking off US coast conducting ‘unsafe operation’
U.S. Northern Command and the Coast Guard have been tracking a Russian spy ship equipped with electronic surveillance gear that has been lurking off the East Coast of the United States.
Distress of Nations
Russia Joins Iran & Turkey in Nur-Sultan to Condemn Israeli Strikes in Syria
For the first time ever, Russia has joined both Iran & Turkey in the Kazakhstan capital of Nur-Sultan for the Astana Summit; All three countries have signed an agreement condemning Israeli strikes inside of Syria.
Distress of Nations
Russia’s Putin Signs Law to Label People Foreign Agents; further Restricting Media Freedoms
SOURCE: (Reuters)
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed legislation allowing individuals to be labeled foreign agents, drawing criticism from rights groups that say the...
Middle East
Turkey to test Russian S-400 systems despite U.S. pressure
Turkish F-16 warplanes will fly over the country’s capital Ankara on Monday to test its new Russian S-400 missile defenses, Turkish media said, despite pressure from Washington for Turkey to drop the system.
Africa
U.S. calls on Libya’s Haftar to Halt Tripoli War, Warns Against Russia’s Role
The United States on Friday called on eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar to stop his offensive on the capital held by the internationally recognized government and warned against Russian interference.
Israel & Middle East
Iran begins Building 2nd Nuclear Power Reactor at Bushehr with help from Russia
Iran’s state TV reported Sunday that construction has begun on a second nuclear power reactor at its Bushehr plant amid heightened tensions over Tehran’s collapsing nuclear deal with world powers.
Israel & Middle East
Anne Graham Lotz: Turkey’s Invasion Could Spark Ezekiel 38 Prophecy; Ushering in ‘the Last of the Last days’
Evangelist and best selling author Anne Graham Lotz, the daughter of the late Pastor Billy Graham, said that God chose Donald Trump to be president at this time in history and that Trump's actions in Syria, whether he realizes it or not, could be putting geopolitical pieces in place that usher in "the last of the Last Days."
Asia
‘David’s Sling’ Missile Seized by Russia in Syria, says China and Russia
The Russian army has obtained from Syria the advanced Israeli missile interceptor "David's Sling" according to reports on Wednesday by China and Russia.
Israel & Middle East
Russia & Turkey to Begin Joint Patrols in Syria
Russia & Turkey are to begin joint patrols inside of Syria; This move comes in the wake of the Kurdish YPG forces vacating the area of the ‘safe-zone’; Joint patrols to begin on Friday.
Russia
Russia Voices Complaint Over US Presence East of the Euphrates
Russia’s defense ministry voices complaints over US presence in eastern Syria, claiming it is related to protecting oil smugglers rather than for security purposes; Russia’s defense ministry refers to US presence as ‘international state banditry.
Israel & Middle East
MERGING-Russia & Turkey Begin Negotiating a Significant Military Deal
Russia & Turkey being the negotiation process for a military deal involving Su-35 and Su-57 jets from Russia; Russian official also hinted at a deal involving electronic warfare.
Israel & Middle East
Putin, Rouhani Meet in Armenia to Discuss Regional Issues
Iran's president called on the international community to stand against America's 'hostile approach'