Politics

Russia Exploits Iran War as Ukraine Peace Talks Stall

Zelensky has accused Russia of using the world's distraction over Iran to intensify attacks on Ukraine, with overnight strikes killing at least five people and depleting Ukrainian air-defence missile stocks. The US has paused ceasefire mediation between Kyiv and Moscow, and the EU has simultaneously renewed sanctions on Russia while criticising Washington for lifting restrictions on Russian oil exports.

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Stellar showing and ultimate defeat increases intrigue around England

BBC · Mar 15

Mar 14

Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4 and wounds 15, with peace talks stalled

NPR · 3:35 PM

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Mar 15

Iran war live: Trump urges allies to keep Hormuz open amid Gulf attacks

Al Jazeera · 12:00 AM

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