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Volodymyr Zelensky warns of deepening ties between Iran and Russia, saying the regimes are “brothers in hatred” and weapons. He highlighted their cooperation in deploying Shahed kamikaze drones against Ukraine. Zelensky calls for united action to counter this threat.

Israel claims to have located Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, after he has not been seen since his appointment following US-Israeli strikes. Amid escalating conflict, Khamenei called for vengeance, while reports suggest he is at a secure location.

Timur Demidenko, 30, has been detained in St Petersburg for allegedly murdering his girlfriend, suspecting her of being a British spy. Police discovered her body in his apartment, and he confesses remorse. He will undergo psychiatric checks amid a murder investigation.

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was reportedly evacuated to Russia for urgent leg surgery after a US airstrike left him severely injured. Following the operation at a presidential palace in Moscow, he is expected to continue asserting his leadership.

Vladimir Putin has established a 1.2-square-mile security zone around his Bocharov Ruchey residence in Sochi, amid concerns for his safety following a reported Ukrainian drone threat. New regulations will restrict activities in the area, effective during his visits.

Russia has limited mobile internet access in major cities, including Moscow and St Petersburg, for over a week. Residents have turned to walkie-talkies and paper maps to communicate. These restrictions follow a new law allowing the FSB to order telecom shutdowns. Stay updated on further developments.

A rare 2008 Zimbabwe 100 trillion dollar note is available for auction, starting at £750. This specimen from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe was issued during Robert Mugabe’s hyperinflation era. Bids will open during Heritage Auctions’ World Paper Money Signature sale on March 26.

Royal Marines executed a covert raid from the German U-boat U-35 during NATO’s Cold Response 26 exercise in the Arctic. The operation involved inflatable raiding craft for stealth reconnaissance and precision naval fire support. Discover more about this vital mission.

Iran launched a drone strike on a joint Special Forces base in Erbil, injuring US soldiers. The attack raised concerns about potential Russian support for Iranian tactics, as revealed by Brigadier Guy Foden. UK forces remain vigilant; further updates are forthcoming.

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