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Russia’s foreign intelligence service says NATO wants to involve Moldova to counter Moscow

Moscow, July 14 (UNI) The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has alleged that NATO countries are actively preparing to involve Moldova in a potential armed conflict with Russia, to use it as yet another bastion in the bloc’s efforts to counter Moscow’s ongoing military advance into Kyiv.

"The press office of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service reports that, according to information received by the SVR, NATO is actively preparing to engage Moldova in a probable armed conflict with Russia. A decision has been made in Brussels to speed up the transformation of the country into the 'forward outpost of the alliance on the eastern flank, taking into account the advancement of Russian forces in Ukraine,'" the statement read, reports RIA Novosti.
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Bangladesh measles outbreak worsens with 12 more deaths; total fatality toll reaches 450

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Iranian military chief vows to defend nation against US-Israel threat with 'last drop of blood'

15 May 2026 | 9:36 PM

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Iran FM Araghchi claims UAE blocked joint BRICS statement on West Asia due to ties with Israel

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New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi today claimed that the UAE "blocked" a joint statement by BRICS nations on the situation in West Asia due to its ties with Israel.

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