Forty years after Chornobyl: A lingering explosion

On the 40th anniversary of the accident at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, The same Russian playbook of lies that was tried out in 1986 on Ukrainian schoolchildren at the May Day parade is today, in 2026, being tried out on young Iraqis, Ukrainian Ambassador to Iraq Ivan Dovhanych writes.

Ivan Dovhanych

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Russia signals readiness to repatriate ISIS-linked individuals from Iraq

Many countries have refused to repatriate citizens that traveled to fight with the Islamic State (ISIS), leaving them facing an uncertain future in detention camps in the Middle East

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Iraq to hand largest Russian-operated oil field to US company 

West Qurna 2, one of the world’s largest oil fields, is 75 percent owned by Lukoil, a Russian firm that was the target of US sanctions in August. Washington accused the company of helping finance Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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Iran, Russia mull expansion of Bushehr nuclear plant amid US talks

In September, Iran and Russia signed a $25 billion agreement to construct nuclear power plants in southeastern Iran.

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Iraq acts to curb recruitment of citizens into Russian military

Iraqi officials say that roughly 5,000 Iraqi citizens have volunteered to fight for Russia in its ongoing war with Ukraine.

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From Halabja to Ukraine: The same criminal signature

The scourge of chemical weapons, whose appalling effects linger in the Kurdish memory following the Baathist regime's Halabja massacre, remains a potent present-day threat deployed by Russian invaders in Ukraine, writes Ukrainian Ambassador to Iraq Ivan Dovhanych.

Ivan Dovhanych

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Russian energy giant agrees to sell assets to US companies, including those in Iraq

Lukoil has faced extensive EU and US sanctions owing to its alleged involvement in funding Moscow's war in Ukraine.

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Putin congratulates Sharaa on restoration of ‘territorial integrity’ in Syria

"We have closely monitored your efforts to restore the territorial integrity of Syria. And I want to congratulate you on the fact that this process is gaining momentum. We have always advocated the restoration of Syria's territorial integrity, as you know. And we support all your efforts in this direction," said Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Putin pushes for ‘mediation’ in talks with Netanyahu, Pezeshkian

Putin laid out “his fundamental stance” in favor of stepping up political and diplomatic efforts to ensure the region’s stability and security, while confirming Moscow’s “commitment to continuing to make mediation efforts and promoting a constructive dialogue involving all concerned parties,” the statement said.

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