Sponsor of terrorism: Vladimir Putin wants to arm the Houthis
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U.S. intelligence reports on Putin's attempt to arm Yemeni rebels. The dictator has asked Saudi Arabia for permission to transfer cruise missiles to the Houthis.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman rejected the idea. He asked Russia to reject the deal. The talks took place after Putin visited the UAE in December. Later, a delegation of the Houthis visited Moscow.
Experts believe that the Houthis wanted Russian Kh-31 missiles. They can be converted to be launched from the ground.
Since November, the Houthis have been attacking ships in the Red Sea. This is their "response" to the war in Gaza. The US fears that the Kremlin could secretly arm the Houthis through Iran. Such a move is possible if Israel attacks Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Putin may see helping the Houthis as US retaliation for supporting Ukraine. A former U.S. general says this. The Husis have promised not to touch Russian ships. But because of outdated data, they sometimes attack ships of "friendly" countries.
Memorial to the fallen Moldovan soldiers of the Transnistrian War in Chisinau. Photo: Alexander Moisseenko
Thirty-three years ago, a ceasefire brought an end to the Transnistrian War—sometimes described by locals as the Russian-Moldovan War. Although the tensions officially ended in 1992, its consequences continue to shape Moldovan politics, society, and security — especially in view of the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Finland is moving to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, which bans anti-personnel mines. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said the decision comes as a direct response to growing aggression from Russia.
The ruling Georgian Dream party has approved a set of controversial laws, including a “foreign agent” act aimed at NGOs and media. Critics say it mimics the U.S. FARA but is weaponized against dissent.
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