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1 year ago
Iran
Russia
ballistic missiles
US accuses Iran of sending ballistic missiles to Russia

- Iran has delivered short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, according to US Secretary of State Blinken.
- The US and allies have imposed new sanctions on Iran in response to the missile shipments.
- Russia is expected to use the Iranian missiles within weeks, potentially escalating the Ukraine conflict.
- Iran denies sending weapons to Russia, calling the accusations propaganda.
- The US warns of deepening security cooperation between Iran and Russia.
1 year ago
Ukraine
Russia
Orthodox Church
Lobbying battle over future of Orthodox Church in Ukraine
- Lobbyists hired by Russian Orthodox ally campaign against Ukraine's religious policies.
- Ukraine passes law banning religious organizations with ties to Russia.
- Ukrainian officials claim some UOC clergymen assisted Russia during the invasion.
- Debate centers on UOC's ties to Moscow versus desire for independent Ukrainian church.
- Pro-Ukraine groups counter with testimonies of Russian oppression of non-Orthodox faiths.
- U.S. lawmakers and public opinion influenced by competing lobbying efforts.