Italy’s Royal Palace of Caserta canceled a concert by Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, a supporter of President Putin, following backlash from politicians and Kremlin critics, including Ukraine. While critics welcomed the decision, Moscow’s ambassador denounced it as a “scandalous situation,” asserting that Italy is succumbing to external pressures against Russian culture.
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Iranian foreign minister says Iran cannot give up on nuclear enrichment
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran cannot abandon its uranium enrichment program, which suffered significant damage during recent conflicts with Israel and the U.S. He emphasized that this program is a source of national pride, despite the serious damage inflicted on its nuclear facilities, as ongoing discussions with the U.S. have failed to resolve enrichment level disputes. Want More Context? 🔎
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