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5 police officers arrested for alleged involvement in operation that left 122 dead in Rio

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5 police officers arrested for alleged involvement in operation that left 122 dead in Rio

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Five militarized police officers who participated in the deadliest operation in Rio de Janeiro, which left at least 122 dead in two sets of favelas late October, were arrested on Friday, according to official sources.

10 uniformed officers, all belonging to the Shock Battalion, are under investigation by the Military Police for alleged crimes committed during the operation, the agency confirmed to EFE.

The agency’s inspection office conducted the investigation based on images obtained from body cameras worn by officers during the operation. A total of 2,500 officers participated in the operation from Oct. 28 through the early morning of Oct. 29.

The investigation of the images revealed “evidence of military crimes committed during service.”

The Military Police statement does not specify the nature of the evidence; however, local media reported that one of the detainees stole a rifle during the operation, intending to resell it to criminal groups.

The detained officers were placed at the disposal of the Batalhão de Operações Policiais Especiais inspection office. The others were suspended from active duty.

In the statement, the Military Police affirmed that they do not tolerate any misconduct or crimes committed by their members and will rigorously sanction those involved if proven guilty.

The mega-operation left over a hundred people dead, including five police officers, and resulted in the detention of 117 individuals accused of having ties to criminal organizations. The operation aimed to capture important leaders of Comando Vermelho, the largest and oldest criminal organization in Rio de Janeiro, with branches throughout the country.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized the police operation coordinated by the government of Rio de Janeiro, calling it “disastrous” and a “massacre.”

The Prosecutor’s Office’s initial report, sent to the Supreme Court, indicated that two bodies had “atypical injuries” inconsistent with conventional armed confrontations.

One of the deceased had marks from close-range shots, and the other one was decapitated. 

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Dr. Hifzur Rahman appointed as the Ambassador of India to Libya

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Dr. Hifzur Rahman appointed as the Ambassador of India to Libya

New Delhi, India — India has appointed Dr. Hifzur Rahman as the next Ambassador to the State of Libya, signaling a renewed diplomatic push in North Africa as New Delhi works to rebuild and strengthen its presence in the region following years of turmoil in the Libyan political landscape.

Dr. Rahman, an experienced diplomat with a strong track record across African and Middle Eastern postings, is expected to play a central role in advancing India’s strategic, political, and economic engagement with Libya. His appointment underscores India’s commitment to deepening ties with countries undergoing transitions and seeking international partnerships for development and stability.

Officials say Dr. Rahman will be instrumental in enhancing coordination with Libyan authorities, supporting India’s broader outreach to North Africa, and helping shape a more active diplomatic footprint in the region.

Improved Support for Indian Nationals in Libya

The decision holds particular significance for the welfare of thousands of Indian nationals living and working in Libya. With a resident ambassador now appointed, India will be better positioned to provide robust consular services, facilitate mobility, and respond proactively to citizen-related concerns and emergencies.

Boosting Bilateral Cooperation

On the bilateral front, Dr. Rahman’s tenure is expected to focus on revitalising cooperation in key sectors, including:

  • Energy and hydrocarbons
  • Trade and investment
  • Infrastructure development
  • Capacity-building and technical training

As Libya continues its stabilisation and reconstruction efforts, new avenues for partnership may open, offering opportunities for Indian enterprises and expertise to contribute to rebuilding initiatives.

The appointment reflects India’s broader strategy of strengthening relationships across Africa while supporting peace, development, and economic growth in the region.

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Dominican Republic burns 1.45 tons of cocaine after supporting US operations

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Dominican Republic burns 1.45 tons of cocaine after supporting US operations

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Dominican authorities on Thursday incinerated 1,450 kilograms of cocaine seized in three maritime operations carried out this month along the country’s southern coast, conducted in support of the United States-led Southern Lance anti-narcotics initiative.

The destruction took place one day after a visit to the island by United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

The three interdictions, executed in the coastal province of Pedernales, were among the few operations linked to the US deployment in the Caribbean in which no fatalities were reported since the mission’s launch, officials said.

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Authorities defend drug burning as a public health measure

Sonia Elizabeth Lebrón, director of the National Institute of Forensic Sciences (INACIF), which oversaw the drug burning at the First Infantry Brigade grounds in Santo Domingo, said the destruction of narcotics is essential to reducing their reach.

“Everything involving the destruction of controlled substances is fruitful because our mission is to prevent these substances from making it back onto the streets,” Lebrón told EFE.

he cocaine incinerated on Thursday was part of broader seizures made as the US intensifies its efforts to destroy fast boats departing from South America, which Washington claims are bound for US shores.

Lebrón emphasised that each kilogram seized “means less impact on public health, especially for young people, who are frequent victims of drug trafficking networks.”

She noted that the Dominican Republic remains vulnerable due to its geographic position, adding that the country’s National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) and the Public Ministry have done “phenomenal work” confronting transnational narcotics organisations.

So far this year, Inacif has destroyed more than 28,452 kilograms of drugs, the majority of them cocaine.

US to use Dominican airports in anti-narcotics effort

The incineration came a day after Dominican President Luis Abinader and Hegseth announced that the US will provisionally use two Dominican airports, Las Américas International Airport and the San Isidro military airfield, both in Santo Domingo, to support logistics for Operation Southern Lance.

Abinader said the facilities will host US equipment and technical personnel as part of Washington’s expanded operations in the Caribbean.

He offered few details but said the cooperation falls under “special permits” granted to the US under existing bilateral security protocols.

Hegseth, the first US secretary of war to visit the Dominican Republic officially, stressed that US counter-narcotics actions are the “only language” understood by traffickers and terrorist groups.

“We are defending our citizens. We seek security so our countries can continue to prosper, to end violence and save tens of thousands of lives,” he said. “President Trump believes in these alliances and is strengthening them.”

According to Dominican authorities, cooperation with Washington under Southern Lance has accelerated maritime surveillance and interdictions across the Caribbean amid growing concerns over the use of Dominican coasts as a transit corridor for South American cocaine. 

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Israeli strike on Beirut suburb kills one, injures 21

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Israeli strike on Beirut suburb kills one, injures 21

Cairo, Egypt – An Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday killed one person and injured 21 others, Lebanese health authorities said, marking Israel’s first strike on the Dahye area in months.

The Health Ministry said in a brief statement that the airstrike resulted in “one person dead and twenty-one injured,” based on initial figures, without identifying the victim.

JUST NOW BREAKING : The Israeli military has launched an attack on the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut, killing at least five people and wounding 28 others, Lebanon’s health ministry says, calling it a “final toll”.

According to the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Army targeted the head of Hezbollah’s General Staff, who allegedly oversaw “the strengthening and supply of weapons” to the group, though it did not confirm whether he was killed.

Hezbollah has yet to comment.

The strike hit an apartment building in the Haret Hreik district of Dahye, causing “significant damage to cars and buildings,” the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) reported.

The agency said two projectiles struck the property, located on a main avenue, and that ambulances were transporting the wounded.

The last Israeli bombing in Dahye took place on June 5, when the army targeted alleged Hezbollah drone manufacturing sites.

Israel continues to carry out frequent strikes against what it describes as Hezbollah operatives attempting to rearm in violation of truce terms.

The latest bombing comes as Israeli attacks on Lebanon have become increasingly frequent, with the fragile truce approaching its first anniversary.

Earlier on Sunday, one person was killed when a projectile hit a vehicle in Aita al-Shaab in southern Lebanon, according to NNA.

Israel has not commented on that incident.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that Lebanon is willing to negotiate “any” agreement with Israel that could help end the ongoing attacks.

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Trump Expresses Strong Confidence in Mamdani Following Meeting

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Trump Expresses Strong Confidence in Mamdani Following Meeting

Washington, USA — U.S. President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani described their Friday meeting at the White House as “very productive,” marking a notable shift in tone after a heated election season defined by sharp personal attacks and clashing ideologies.

Following their closed-door meeting, the two leaders held a joint press conference in the Oval Office. Trump remained seated at the Resolute Desk while Mamdani stood beside him — a visual contrast softened by an unexpectedly cordial exchange.

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“I feel very confident that he can do a good job,” Trump said, praising the discussion and assuring New Yorkers that they will “hopefully have an excellent mayor.” He added that he is willing to help Mamdani “make everybody’s dream come true.”

The comments represent a dramatic shift from Trump’s campaign-trail rhetoric, during which he repeatedly labeled Mamdani a “communist.” On Friday, however, Trump said the mayor-elect “is going to surprise some conservative people actually.”

Mamdani, who takes office on January 1, 2026, echoed the positive tone, saying the conversation focused on policy solutions for New Yorkers rather than political differences. “We both have clear positions,” he said, emphasizing that the meeting was centered on serving the city’s residents.

The change in tone follows a tense election in which Mamdani called Trump a “despot,” while Trump warned that New Yorkers might flee to Florida under what he described as a potential “communist regime.”

During the press Q&A, Mamdani said the pair discussed the possibility of deploying Border Patrol resources in New York City. Trump added that both leaders shared a desire for a city “free of crime.”

Mamdani’s victory in the Nov. 4, 2025 municipal elections was historic. He won approximately 50.6% of the vote, defeating Andrew Cuomo, who earned 41.2%, and Curtis Sliwa, who received 7.4%.

At just 34 years old, Mamdani becomes one of the youngest mayors in modern city history — and New York’s first Muslim mayor.

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8 Dead, Over 450 Injured as 5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bangladesh

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8 Dead, Over 450 Injured as 5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bangladesh

Dhaka, Bangladesh — The quake occurred at 10:38 a.m. local time on November 21, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Tremors were felt across Dhaka and several surrounding districts, prompting widespread panic as residents rushed out of homes, offices, and schools.

Videos obtained by NBC News captured the moment the earthquake hit, showing people fleeing into the streets as buildings swayed violently.
“We have never experienced an earthquake this powerful in the last five years,” environmental adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan told the BBC.

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According to the BBC, over 450 people were injured, including 10 students hurt during a stampede at Dhaka University. Prothom Alo reported that four additional students suffered injuries after jumping from a residential hall on campus in a desperate attempt to escape.

Hospitals across the region are treating the wounded. Officials said 10 people were injured at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, while another 10 were treated at Tajuddin Medical College Hospital in Gazipur. In the same district, more than 150 workers were injured at the Denimach Limited garment factory when the quake triggered chaos inside the building.

Health adviser Nurjahan Begum told reporters that several of those hospitalized are in critical condition, according to Reuters.

“Our main task at the moment is to assess casualties and damage,” said Nitai Chandra De Sarkar, director of the Department of Disaster Management, as reported by the BBC. “We are not yet seeing the challenge of rescue from the rubble or debris management at that level.”

Authorities warn that casualty figures may rise as assessments continue.

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Dubai air show tragedy, Indian Tejas fighter jet crashes, pilot killed

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Dubai air show tragedy, Indian Tejas fighter jet crashes, pilot killed

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — A fatal accident shocked spectators at the Dubai Air Show on Friday when an Indian HAL Tejas fighter jet crashed moments after beginning a demonstration flight, killing its sole pilot.

The aircraft went down at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai World Central, erupting into a massive fireball and sending thick black smoke into the sky. Emergency crews — including police, ambulances, and a helicopter — rushed to the scene and used firefighting foam to extinguish the flames.

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Families and aviation enthusiasts watching from the grandstand gasped in horror as the jet appeared to lose control and plunge directly into the ground.

The Indian Air Force confirmed the tragedy, stating that the pilot “sustained fatal injuries in the accident.” In a statement, it added: “IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief.” A court of inquiry will be launched to determine the cause of the crash.

Emirati authorities will also conduct a separate investigation. The Dubai Media Office said firefighting and emergency teams responded rapidly and continue to manage the scene.

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The Indian HAL Tejas during a demonstration moments before crashing at the Dubai Air Show, at Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday Nov. 21, 2025. Photo: AP/Jon Gambrell

A diplomatic vehicle bearing the Indian flag was seen at the crash site as officials assessed the damage.

Despite the tragedy, the air show resumed about 90 minutes later, with the Russian Knights aerobatic team performing overhead even as emergency crews continued their work nearby.

The HAL Tejas is India’s homegrown, lightweight, single-engine fighter developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. It has become an increasingly important component of India’s air power strategy as New Delhi seeks to modernize its fleet amid rising security tensions in the region. India recently signed a major contract for 97 additional Tejas jets, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027. A previous order of 83 aircraft, placed in 2021, has faced delays due to shortages of U.S.-supplied engines.

Just a day before the crash, India’s Press Information Bureau had dismissed social media claims of an oil leak involving a Tejas jet at the air show, calling the allegations “false” and “baseless propaganda.” It remains unclear whether the aircraft involved in those reports was the same jet that crashed on Friday.

Footage circulating online appeared to show liquid dripping from the aircraft into bags on the tarmac, but investigators have yet to comment on any potential link.

More details are expected as inquiries progress.

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Johannesburg G20 Opens Under Shadow of U.S. Boycott

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Johannesburg G20 Opens Under Shadow of U.S. Boycott

Johannesburg, South Africa — World leaders arrived Friday for a landmark G20 summit — the first ever held on African soil — aimed at pushing the challenges of developing nations to the forefront of global policymaking. But celebrations over the historic moment were dampened by a deepening rift between host nation South Africa and the United States, which is boycotting the event under orders from President Donald Trump.

Delegations from 18 of the world’s largest economies and major developing nations are attending the weekend summit in Johannesburg. The glaring absence of the U.S., a founding G20 member and the world’s biggest economy, follows Washington’s accusations that majority-Black South Africa is persecuting its white Afrikaner minority. The Trump administration has labeled South Africa’s hosting of the summit “a disgrace.”

U.S. Boycott Undercuts Summit Goals

The dispute threatens to overshadow South Africa’s ambitious agenda, which prioritizes the mounting impact of climate change on developing nations, the crushing debt burdens faced by poorer countries, and widening global inequality. These issues were expected to take center stage as African nations increasingly demand a more equal voice in global decision-making.

Diplomatic tensions escalated further this week after South African officials claimed the U.S. was pressuring them not to issue the customary leaders’ declaration at the summit’s close, given America’s absence. The declaration typically outlines areas of broad consensus among G20 members.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pushed back strongly, saying, “We will not be bullied. We will not agree to be bullied.”

G20 Divisions on Display

The G20 — now expanded to include 19 countries plus the European Union and African Union — has long struggled to reconcile competing priorities among nations such as the U.S., China, Russia, India, and European states. Even when declarations are issued, the commitments are not binding, and implementation is often uneven.

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, along with leaders from the World Bank and other global institutions, will attend the summit in Johannesburg as observers.

Other Leaders Forge Ahead

Despite the U.S. boycott, other world leaders are seeking to use the summit to strengthen international cooperation, particularly in trade, as countries adapt to shifting economic alignments and U.S. tariff policies.

“The African states are searching for partnerships,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said. “I will go to Johannesburg in any case and hold talks there. … I expect that we will return to Germany with good results.”

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stressed the gathering’s significance, noting that the G20 represents around 85% of global GDP, 75% of international trade, and more than half the world’s population.

“The G20 is such an important gathering — it’s the most important gathering for which Australia is a member,” he said, highlighting that a quarter of Australian jobs depend on trade with G20 partners.

A Historic Summit with High Stakes

As the first G20 summit hosted on African soil, the meeting was intended to showcase Africa’s growing economic and diplomatic influence. But the absence of the United States adds uncertainty to whether the bloc can deliver meaningful progress.

Still, with leaders converging on Johannesburg and a shared sense of urgency around global inequality and climate impacts, many hope the summit can produce momentum — even without one of its most powerful members.

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Kerala tourist buses stop services to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over rising transport row — details inside

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Kerala tourist buses stop services to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over rising transport row — details inside

Kochi, India – The Luxury Bus Owners Association announced on Sunday that all interstate tourist bus services operating between Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu will be suspended starting Monday at 6 p.m.

In a statement, the association’s Kerala State Committee said the decision comes in response to what it described as “unlawful taxes and harassment” by transport authorities in neighbouring states.

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Association State President A.J. Rijas said that Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have recently started imposing heavy fines, levying arbitrary state-level taxes, and seizing buses operated under valid All India Tourist Permits (AITP) issued by the central government.

General Secretary Maneesh Sasidharan added that Kerala operators with valid AITPs under the Motor Vehicles Act are being detained and fined without justification. “Despite valid central permits, our vehicles are being stopped and penalised as if they are operating illegally,” he said.

The association noted that Tamil Nadu authorities have been collecting taxes from Kerala-registered vehicles for over a year, causing repeated financial losses and inconvenience to both operators and passengers. “Kerala has refrained from retaliatory measures so far, hoping for a cooperative resolution,” the statement said.

Citing growing fears among bus operators over vehicle seizure and financial losses, the association clarified that the suspension of services is not a voluntary protest but a “compelled decision” to ensure the safety of vehicles, drivers, and passengers.

The association has urged the Kerala Transport Minister and the Transport Commissioner to intervene immediately with the governments of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, as well as the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, to ensure uniform implementation of the All India Tourist Permit framework across southern states.

A formal letter has also been sent to Kerala Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar requesting urgent intervention. The association expressed hope that with timely involvement from both state and central authorities, the issue can be resolved amicably and normal interstate tourist operations can resume soon.

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Ukrainian strikes disrupt power and heating to 2 major cities in Russia

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Ukrainian strikes disrupt power and heating to 2 major cities in Russia

Kyiv, Ukraine — Ukrainian strikes disrupted power and heating to two major Russian cities near the Ukrainian border, local Russian officials reported Sunday.

The report comes as Russia and Ukraine have traded almost daily assaults on each other’s energy infrastructure and U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to stop the nearly four-year war have not advanced.

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Elsewhere, Ukraine’s top diplomat accused Moscow of deliberately endangering nuclear safety, as he said Russia’s mass drone and missile attack on Friday struck substations that power two nuclear power plants.

And in Russia, the Kremlin spokesman said Moscow intended to honor its obligations under a global nuclear test ban, despite a recent order by President Vladimir Putin to study the possibility of resuming atomic tests.

Power knocked out in two Russian cities

A drone strike temporarily caused blackouts and cut heating to parts of Voronezh, regional Gov. Alexander Gusev said. He said several drones were electronically jammed during the night over the city, home to just over 1 million people, sparking a fire at a local utility facility that was quickly extinguished.

Russian and Ukrainian news channels on Telegram claimed the strike targeted a local thermal power plant.

A missile strike late on Saturday also caused “serious damage” to power and heating systems supplying the city of Belgorod, with some 20,000 households affected, local Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov reported the following morning.

Russia’s defense ministry said Sunday that its forces destroyed or intercepted 44 Ukrainian drones during the night that flew over the Bryansk and Rostov regions in southwestern Russia. The statement made no mention of either the Voronezh or Belgorod provinces, nor did it specify how many drones Ukraine launched.

Local authorities in the Rostov region on Sunday reported on hourslong blackouts in the city of Taganrog, home to some 240,000 people, blaming them on an emergency shutdown of a power line. They did not specify the cause, though local media claimed a nearby transformer substation caught fire.

Months of Ukrainian long-range drone strikes on Russian refineries have aimed to deprive Moscow of the oil export revenue it needs to pursue the war. Meanwhile, Kyiv and its western allies say Russia is trying to cripple the Ukrainian power grid and deny civilians access to heat, light and running water for a fourth consecutive winter, in what Ukrainian officials call “weaponizing” the biting cold.

Strikes endanger power supply to nuclear plants

Russia’s mass drone and missile strikes Friday hit power substations that supply two of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

“Russia once again targeted substations that power the Khmelnytskyi and Rivne nuclear power plants,” Sybiha said in a statement on X late Saturday. “These were not accidental but well-planned strikes. Russia is deliberately endangering nuclear safety in Europe.”

Sybiha called for an urgent meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency board of governors to respond to the risks posed by the attacks.

Moscow’s massive attacks on Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure last winter have heightened scrutiny over the Ukrainian Energy Ministry’s apparent failure to protect the country’s most critical energy facilities near nuclear power sites, according to several current and former officials who spoke to the AP.

Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Saturday that work has begun on President Vladimir Putin’s order to prepare plans for a possible Russian nuclear test, according to state news agency Tass.

Putin’s order on Wednesday followed statements by Trump, which appeared to suggest that Washington would restart its own atomic tests for the first time in three decades.

Kremlin says Russia will abide by nuclear ban

Russia will abide by its obligations under a global nuclear ban, the Kremlin spokesman said Sunday, following days of uncertainty over remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump that appeared to suggest Washington might restart atomic tests after more than three decades.

Trump’s comments came after Russia announced it had tested a new atomic-powered and nuclear-capable underwater drone and a new nuclear-powered cruise missile. But Moscow did not announce any tests of its nuclear weapons, which last occurred in 1990.

“Putin has repeatedly said that Russia is committed to its obligation to end nuclear tests, and that we have no intention” of conducting them, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

Earlier this week, Putin ordered officials to study the possibility of resuming nuclear testing, though Russia said it would not do so unless the U.S. did so first.

Russia’s Lavrov says he’s ready to meet Rubio

Elsewhere, Russia’s top diplomat said Sunday that he was ready to meet U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to discuss the war in Ukraine and mending bilateral ties.

“Secretary of State Marco Rubio and I understand the need for regular communication,” Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told Russia’s Ria state agency, weeks after efforts to organise a summit between the Russian and U.S. leaders were put on ice.

Lavrov on Sunday repeated that peace can’t be achieved without “taking Russian interests into account,” a phrase Moscow has used to signal it is standing firm in its maximalist demands for Ukraine.

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