The EU adopted sanctions on October 14 against seven individuals and entities in response to Iran’s missile and aerial drone shipments to Russia during its full-scale invasion into Ukraine.
After it was revealed that Tehran had supplied Fath-360 missiles with a close-range to Moscow, Brussels has joined the U.S.
The EU’s new sanctions list includes individuals and entities that are responsible for the transfer and development of drones and rockets to Russia.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said on X that “the Iranian regime’s continued support for Russia’s war aggression against Ukraine is unacceptable” and must cease.
“I welcome the adoption of sanctions against individuals and companies in response to Iran’s drones and missile transfers to Russia.”
The list includes three Iranian airlines, Saha Airlines, Mahan Air and Iran Air, as well as two procurement firms and two producers of propellants used to launch missiles.
The Council of the EU sanctioned Iranian Deputy Defence Minister Seyed Hamzeh Gahalandari, as well as top officials of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard including its Aerospace Force Space Division.
Further restrictive measures were imposed on the managing directors of listed companies Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries(HESA) and Aerospace Industries Organization(AIO).
Since the start of the full scale invasion of Ukraine, Moscow and Tehran have developed stronger military and political ties. Iran supplies Russia with Shahed missiles and attack drones.
Vladimir Putin, the Russian leader, said that after meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian he and the Iranian president “are actively working together on the international stage” and “their assessments of events taking place around the world are very close.”
Oleh Kiper, Governor of Odesa Oblast, said that the attack damaged two civilian ships — NS Moon flying a Belizean flag and the Palauan flagged OPTIMA. The Russians targeted the latter on October 7 last week.
Voloshyn, when asked by the Kyiv independent about the alleged seizure Levadne said that the situation is “developing quite dynamically”, and each side can regain the leadership.
The official told Argumenty i Fakty (a Kremlin-controlled outlet) that the number includes 12,328 people who are placed in temporary facilities throughout Russia, and around 100,000 people who live with family and friends.
Mykhailo Podolyak, the presidential advisor to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), told them in comments published on October 14 that Ukraine’s victory plans include a request for more ATACMS missiles and Storm Shadows as well as permission to launch them against military targets in Russia.
The lull was caused by the Russian attack on Ukraine in September with over 1,300 Shahed Kamikaze drones, which targeted settlements all across the country every day for a month. This daily pattern has continued into the first days in October.
Over 2,000 military personnel will be involved in the two-week exercises, as well as 60 aircraft from eight bases. The drills will take place over the airspace of Denmark, the U.K. and the North Sea in Belgium and the Netherlands. Thirteen NATO countries will send aircraft to participate.
Regional authorities reported on October 14 that Russian attacks against Ukraine have killed five people and injured another eight in the past day.
“It is not in the interests of our nations or those around us to stall progress on the reduction of nuclear arsenals.” Joe Biden, President of the United States, said that reducing the nuclear threat was important not because of the dangers in today’s world, but precisely because of those dangers.
First, it is important to appeal to Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, to stop attacking civilian targets on Ukrainian soil. The German opposition leader said that if Moscow doesn’t concede, Ukraine should have the freedom to use weapons it has already received without restrictions.
Ukraine’s military intelligence reported that “such Soviet aircraft are used in particular to transport the Russian Defense Ministry leadership.”
The statement comes two days after German Foreign Ministry Annalenna Bärbock said that Russian president Vladimir Putin is not willing speak with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz regarding brokering peace in Ukraine.
This includes 1,260 casualties that Russian forces have suffered in the last day.
In a recent comment to a Russian journalist, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko said that recent changes in Russia’s nuclear weapon policy were long overdue, and would likely “cool down the ardor of Western nations.”
Hungarian Prime Minster Viktor Orban prepares to make a significant concession to former US President Donald Trump. This could allow him to avoid a $50 billion loan meant to support Ukraine during its ongoing war against Russia.
The Sumy Oblast Military Administration announced on October 13 that nearly 37,000 people, including 6,400 children, have been evacuated. They are continuing to work to evacuate additional residents under expanded mandatory orders.
Video footage from the scene shows officers standing outside the venue’s doors, intercepting male concertgoers as they exit the venue. Some men are seen being arrested by officers.
Der Spiegel reported that the government is currently in “serious talks” about abandoning its goal of full territorial restoration.
“We are witnessing an increasing alliance between Russia, and regimes such as North Korea. It’s not just about transferring arms. It is about transferring North Koreans to the occupying forces.”
“We must understand that this can only happen in a way where Ukraine gets more money if we purchase.” “They will be able produce more for their military,” Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur stated.
The Washington Post quoted an officer from the 72nd Mechanized Brigade as saying, “They just overpowered” us. The officer claimed that Russia’s access Starlink was the key factor in the loss.
According to the announcement, the U.K. committed to providing additional long-range weaponry, artillery and robotic systems. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron discussed opening a drone training center in France.
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