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Russia's Putin discusses frontline risks of Telegram with female signal operator

Russia's Putin discusses frontline risks of Telegram with female signal operator

President says communication means like Telegram that are uncontrolled by the state endanger military personnel in Ukraine

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Effect of Strait of Hormuz closure on regional economies to vary: Fitch
05.03.2026

Effect of Strait of Hormuz closure on regional economies to vary: Fitch

Ratings agency says most Middle Eastern economies could absorb short-term closure of strategic waterway, though countries heavily reliant on route could face notable export revenue losses

Azerbaijan says drones from Iran hit Nakhchivan exclave
05.03.2026

Azerbaijan says drones from Iran hit Nakhchivan exclave

Drone strikes damage airport terminal, injure 2 civilians, Foreign Ministry says

UAE condemns Iranian ballistic missile launch toward Turkish airspace
05.03.2026

UAE condemns Iranian ballistic missile launch toward Turkish airspace

These hostile acts a ‘serious escalation, a flagrant violation of state sovereignty, and a direct threat to regional security and stability,’ says UAE Foreign Ministry

OIC denounces threat to Türkiye after interception of ballistic missile from Iran
05.03.2026

OIC denounces threat to Türkiye after interception of ballistic missile from Iran

Organization says that threatening member states or undermining their security violates the principles of international relations, which are based on good neighborliness and mutual respect

Putin says Russia may halt energy supplies to Europe, redirect them to Asia
05.03.2026

Putin says Russia may halt energy supplies to Europe, redirect them to Asia

Russian president says he'll instruct gov't to consider cutting gas supplies to Europe before EU prohibits supplies of Russian energy resources