Russia’s Defence Minister Andrey Belousov has said Moscow fully supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran, adding that this backing will continue in the future.
Pyongyang will continue to support Moscow’s policy aimed at protecting sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said at a meeting with Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov on April 26.
A Baku court has placed Sputnik Azerbaijan editor-in-chief Yevgeniy Belousov under house arrest, transferring him from a pre-trial detention center. His colleague, Igor Kartavykh, was released earlier in October and has since returned to Moscow.
On 12 May, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a series of government reshuffles that have sparked extensive comments among experts. Many believe these changes indicate the country's preparation for a possible long-term war. One of the key decisions was the appointment of economist Andrey Belousov as new defence minister .
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