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Hared Abdalla

Hared Abdalla – Senior International Affairs Reporter
Covers politics, security, and economic developments across Europe, the South Caucasus, NATO, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Based in Brussels.
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The Soyuz-2.1a rocket rises from Plesetsk Cosmodrome on April 3, deploying a Russian military satellite into orbit.

Russia Launches Military Satellite from Plesetsk

04/04/2026 - 02:31:32
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) – Russia's Ministry of Defence announced that its Space Forces successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket carrying a military satellite from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome on Friday.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

UK Hosts 35 Nations Summit on Hormuz Strait Security

01/04/2026 - 19:42:19
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London (Diplomat.so) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Wednesday, that the United Kingdom will host an international summit this week involving over 30 countries to coordinate efforts to restore and secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Three Russian soldiers ride atop a tank during operations in Luhansk, eastern Ukraine, as military activity continues in the region.

Russia Claims Full Control of Luhansk Region

01/04/2026 - 19:18:53
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) - Russia's Ministry of Defence announced on Wednesday, that its forces have gained full control over the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, declaring that all territory of the self-proclaimed "Luhansk People's Republic" is now under Russian authority.
U.S. Fighter Jets in Flight Over the Middle East, Conducting Military Operations.

Italy, Spain Refuse U.S. Combat Flight Access

01/04/2026 - 14:54:31
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Rome (Diplomat.so) – The Italian Ministry of Defense confirmed that Italy denied permission for several U.S. military aircraft en route to the Middle East to land at Sigonella Air Base in eastern Sicily on Tuesday, March 31, marking a notable strain in NATO relations.
An Antonov An-26 transport aircraft soars through the sky during a routine flight.

Crimea Plane Crash Kills 29 Russian Military Personnel

01/04/2026 - 14:36:45
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) – The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that a Russian military Antonov An-26 transport plane crashed over the Crimean peninsula on Tuesday, March 31, killing all 29 people on board, including six crew members and 23 passengers.
Danae Dolakia

Russia Expels UK Diplomat Over Alleged Espionage

31/03/2026 - 22:14:52
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) – The Russian government on Monday expelled British diplomat Danae Dolakia, accusing her of espionage and gathering sensitive economic information during informal meetings across Russia, the Federal Security Service (FSB) reported.
Two Russian soldiers carry and load ammunition at an active frontline during ongoing combat operations.

Russia Claims Capture of Kivsharivka in Kharkiv Region

29/03/2026 - 21:52:53
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) – Russia's Defence Ministry reported on Sunday, that its "Western Group" forces captured the village of Kivsharivka in northeastern Kharkiv Oblast after intense offensive operations, claiming progress across multiple operational axes and substantial losses inflicted…
Vladimir Putin, President of Russia.

Russia Bans Export of Gold Bars Over 100g

27/03/2026 - 08:58:23
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) – The Russian government has issued a decree prohibiting the export of refined gold bars weighing more than 100 grams from the country, effective May 1, 2026, President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday.
Soldiers push a Bayraktar TB2 drone on a tarmac in southern Ukraine during an exercise in 2021. Nina Liashonok/Getty Images

Ukraine Strikes Russian Port in Drone Attack

27/03/2026 - 04:08:35
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) – The Russian Ministry of Defense reported, that a Ukrainian drone strike ignited a fire at the strategic Ust-Luga port in northwestern Russia, following an extensive offensive involving roughly 400 drones launched by Kyiv overnight.
Russia mirrors Iran's tactics, unleashing over 1,000 explosive-laden drones on Ukraine.

Russia Launches 1,000+ Drone Strikes Across Ukraine

25/03/2026 - 20:43:21
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Kyiv (Diplomat.so) - Russia launched more than 1,000 drones in coordinated attacks across Ukraine on Tuesday, targeting multiple cities including Lviv, killing several civilians and damaging critical infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said.
French President Emmanuel Macron.

French President Macron Calls for Iran-US Dialogue

25/03/2026 - 14:37:09
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Paris (Diplomat.so) – French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, urged Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to engage in good-faith negotiations aimed at reducing escalating tensions in the Middle East following their recent phone conversation.
Bushehr nuclear power plant.

IAEA Reports Projectile Near Iran's Bushehr Plant

25/03/2026 - 13:55:12
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Vienna (Diplomat.so) – The International Atomic Energy Agency said on Tuesday, that it had been informed by Iran that a projectile struck near the Bushehr nuclear power plant without causing damage or casualties, according to statements shared on official channels and confirmed by Iranian authorities.
Russian naval vessel in the Caspian Sea during maritime exercises.

Russia Flags Risk From US, Israel Strikes Near Caspian Area

25/03/2026 - 04:28:58
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) - Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday, that any expansion of the Israel–Iran conflict into the Caspian Sea would be viewed by Russia as highly negative, amid rising regional military activity and widening geographic scope.
Dmitry Peskov

Russia Rejects Claim of US-Iran Intelligence Swap

24/03/2026 - 04:25:22
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) – Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Monday, dismissed a report by Politico alleging that Russia proposed halting intelligence sharing with Iran in exchange for reduced United States support to Ukraine, calling the claims false and unsubstantiated.
Fatih Birol

IEA Warns Middle East Energy Damage Hits 40 Assets

23/03/2026 - 21:24:38
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Paris (Diplomat.so) – International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol stated that more than 40 energy assets across nine Middle Eastern countries have suffered "severe or very severe" damage following the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, during a recent speech in Canberra, Australia, on…
(From left) European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi, Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani pose for the family photo during the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Nov 11, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS VIA AP)

G7 Warns Iran Over Attacks on Civilians and Energy

22/03/2026 - 02:39:19
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Brussels (Diplomat.so) - Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven on Saturday urged Iran to immediately and unconditionally stop its "unjustified" attacks across the region, issuing a joint statement from representatives of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, and the United…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine.

Zelenskyy to Meet Trump for Talks on Russia and Defense

20/03/2026 - 21:55:23
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Kyiv (Diplomat.so) - Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, posted on Friday on his X account outlining priorities for upcoming Ukraine–U.S. talks in the United States, emphasizing trilateral negotiations with Russia, sanctions coordination, and expanded defense cooperation.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine.

Zelenskyy Links Iran Strikes to Russia Strategy

20/03/2026 - 01:56:22
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Kyiv (Diplomat.so) - Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, said Thursday that Iran's strikes across the Middle East mirror Russia's campaign against Ukraine's energy infrastructure, warning of coordinated threats to global stability.