Vedant Patel
Russian-Iran Partnership Poses Threat 'Not Just To Ukraine, But To Iran’s Neighbors In The Region" — State Department
"Iran is providing Russia with drones for use on the battlefield in Ukraine, and in exchange Russia is offering Iran an unprecedented level of military and technical support that is transforming their relationship into a full-fledged defense partnership" the State Department said on Wednesday..
"Let me be clear: This partnership poses a threat not just to Ukraine but to Iran’s neighbors in the region" Vedant Patel, department's principal deputy spokesperson told TURAN's Washington correspondent during a daily press briefing.
"... And we have shared our information with our partners in the Middle East and the Gulf but also our partners around the world as well," Patel added.
Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday that their air defense system prevented a potentially large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region, intercepting and destroying 13 drones equipped with explosives.
The failed offensive also highlights how critical air defense systems have been to Ukraine and its troops’ increased efficiency at intercepting drones.
Air defenses will be boosted further as the U.S. is likely to send a Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine in the coming days.
Alex Raufoglu
Washington D.C.
Politics
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The United States said on Friday it's hoping that Azerbaijan and Azerbaijan could finalize a peace agreement by COP29, the United Nations annual climate conference, which will take place in Baku this fall, TURAN's Washington correspondent reports.
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On Friday, the Baku Serious Crimes Court continued the proceedings in the case of opposition politician Tofiq Yagublu. Yagublu's lawyers requested the summons of additional witnesses, including members of the National Council of Democratic Forces, opposition activists, and Yagublu’s wife, Maya Yagublu. Contrary to the prosecution's claims that Yagublu was involved in handing over money to facilitate a visa for Elshan Huseynov in the Zabrat settlement, his lawyers argued that he was actually attending a National Council meeting in the Pirshaghi settlement at that time. Witnesses can confirm this. The court partially granted the request, deciding to call four additional witnesses. The next court session is scheduled for October 18.
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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan is not only possible but also within reach. He made this declaration during his address at the UN General Assembly. Pashinyan emphasized that both countries recognize each other's territorial integrity and the inviolability of borders established during the Soviet era.
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According to reports from "Abzas Media," the inmate in the Baku pre-trial detention facility-, Maleyka Bekirova was allegedly beaten on September 23 by the facility's warden, Adalat Gurbanov, when she attempted to make a phone call. The report claims that Gurbanov took Bekirova from her cell number 35 to an illegally established "punishment cell" and assaulted her. Witnesses allegedly described Gurbanov choking Bekirova and slapping her before throwing her onto a bunk, leaving marks on her face and chest.
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