08 December 2024 - Russia Special Weapons News

Comment by Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov President of Russia 08 Dec 2024 -- Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office - Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov commented on the recent statement by US President-elect Donald Trump on Ukraine.
Russian Defence Ministry reports on repelling AFU attempt to invade Russian territory in Kursk region (8 December 2024) Russia MoD 08 Dec 2024 -- The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the operation to neutralise an enemy group, which broke into the territory of Kursk region.

Trump Says Russia, Iran In 'Weakened State,' Calls On Putin To Make Ukraine Deal RFE/RL 08 Dec 2024 -- President-elect Donald Trump said Russia and Iran are in a "weakened state" and called on Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to end the nearly three-year war in Ukraine.

Foreign Ministry statement Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Dec 2024
Losing Syria Is A 'Huge Slap In The Face' For Russia RFE/RL 08 Dec 2024 -- When Vladimir Putin took the reins of power in a post-Soviet Russia in shambles a quarter-century ago, he immediately set about restoring Moscow's status as a global power.

Fleeing Assad Arrives In Moscow, Russian State Media Reports RFE/RL 08 Dec 2024 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Moscow, Russian state media reported, as rebels have taken control of the Syrian capital, Damascus, bringing to an end the brutal, half-century rule of the Assad family.
Russian State media report Syria's Assad fled to Moscow VOA 08 Dec 2024 -- Russian news reports say that ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family arrived in Moscow Sunday, after a stunning rebel advance through Syria forced him flee.

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