Sun 08 September 2024:

Ukraine has called on Iran not to supply Russia with ballistic missiles under any circumstances, after international reports emerged suggesting Moscow is receiving deliveries of the advanced weapons.

Confirmation of the reports would entail serious consequences for bilateral relations between Kyiv and Tehran, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

It said the deepening cooperation between Iran and Russia threatens the security not only of Ukraine, but of Europe, the Middle East and the rest of the world.

Kyiv has long accused Tehran of supporting Moscow’s war – in particular, by providing Iranian drones or plans for the construction of unmanned aerial vehicles.

The international community must increase pressure on Iran and Russia to protect international peace and security, the statement from the Foreign Ministry in Kyiv.

Iran, meanwhile, denied a report in the Wall Street Journal newspaper that it had supplied ballistic missiles to Russia.

“Iran considers the supply of military aid to warring parties to be inhumane and will therefore not take any action in this regard,” Tehran’s mission to the United Nations in New York said.

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Russia claims taking control of city in Ukraine’s Donetsk region

Russia on Sunday claimed it took control of a city in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, where Moscow continues its offensive along multiple fronts.

A statement by the Defense Ministry said its forces took control of the city of Novohrodivka, located about 14 kilometers (8.6 miles) southeast of the city of Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub in the region.

Ukrainian officials have yet to respond to Russia’s claim, and independent confirmation of the development remains difficult due to the ongoing conflict.

Russia has frequently reported gains in recent months as it continues its offensive in Donetsk, with the area around Pokrovsk seeing heightened activity.

The broader situation in the region, however, remains fluid, with intense fighting continuing.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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