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Maria Zakharova

Russia Vows Retaliation After EU Blocks State Media on Telegram

Russia has vowed retaliation after several EU countries blocked state media channels, including Ria Novosti and Rossiya 1, on Telegram. Moscow condemned the move as “an act of censorship” and warned of a response, accusing the EU of conducting a “campaign of repression” against Russian media. Tensions over media freedom and disinformation continue to rise amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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Putin to Mitsotakis: “We prohibit you from transferring the S-300 and other Russian arms to any third country”

Maria Zakharova, a representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, addressed rumors that Greece might transfer Russian S-300 and Tor-M1 systems to Armenia. She emphasized that such a move is impossible without Moscow’s consent. Zakharova reminded Greece of existing bilateral military agreements and conveyed President Putin’s message to Prime Minister Mitsotakis, underscoring that any sale would violate agreements and potentially strain international relations. The discussion highlights the complexities of international arms trade and geopolitical alliances.