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Ukraine accuses Israel of importing 'stolen' grain from Russia, as Zelenskyy warns of sanctions

Ukraine accuses Israel of allowing the import of grain it claims Russia stole from occupied territories. President Zelenskyy says a vessel carrying such grain arrived at an Israeli port, calling

Iran's foreign minister meets Putin in Russia as Israel continues strikes in Lebanon

Abbas Araghchi is holding talks with a Russian delegation on the Iran war, he earlier blamed the US for a breakdown in peace negotiations.

Israel-Iran LIVE: Iran’s FM Araghchi calls his Islamabad visit ‘successful'’ after arriving in Russia

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Monday (April 27, 2026) rejected Lebanon’s planned direct talks with Israel, calling them a “grave sin” that will destabilise Lebanon. “We categorically reject direct negotiations with Israel,
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Venice Biennale’s Prize Ban on Israel and Russia Falls Short for Critics

The Venice Biennale has barred Israel and Russia from top prizes, but critics say the move falls short, calling for full exclusion.
Anadolu Agency

Russia dismisses uproar over 40 Israelis' brief detention at Moscow's airport as standard security procedure

Every country has its own border procedures for foreign nationals, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova tells Anadolu | Anadolu

Venice Biennale Jury Excludes Russia and Israel From Artist Awards as EU Threatens Funding Cut

The ​ICC has issued arrest warrants for sitting leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, for alleged war ⁠crimes ⁠committed against children in Ukraine, ⁠and Israeli ​Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the war in ​Gaza.