News Wire | May 3, 2023 Archive

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Kremlin Says Ukraine Sent Two Drones to Attack Vladimir Putin

By Mary Ilyushina | The Washington Post

Russia on Wednesday accused Ukraine of staging a drone attack intended to hit the Kremlin residence and kill President Vladimir Putin, an electric allegation that could create justification for Russia to escalate its war in Ukraine.

Iran’s President Visits Syria as He Seeks to Bolster Tehran’s Sway Over Ally

By Najmeh Bozorgmehr | Financial Times

Iran’s president visited Syria on Wednesday for the first time since a civil war that broke out in 2011 shattered the Arab state, seeking to extend Tehran’s sway over its longtime ally as it prepares for reconstruction.

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