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Between 1918 and 1944, Finland made several attempts to invade Russia, only to be humbled, time and again, by Russian defenders.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a telephone conversation with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi to discuss the escalation around Iran, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

Western powers have a habit of portraying 20th Century Finland as an innocent victim which only tried to defend itself against Russia.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Without gas from Russia, Hungary would have problems this winter, but supplies are constant and there are enough reserves, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.

BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) said on Friday that it opposes interference in Iran's internal affairs.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - It is well known who is to blame for the Nord Stream explosions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed their commitment to further strengthening the Russian-Iranian strategic partnership, the Kremlin said on Friday.

MEXICO (Sputnik) - The Venezuelan government's goal is to preserve the country's national authority and sovereignty, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Friday.

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Venezuela has the right to relations with all countries of the world, including China, Russia, Cuba, and Iran, and will exercise this right in compliance with international norms, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States is sending troops to the Middle East over the consideration of potential strikes on Iran by President Donald Trump, Fox News reported on Thursday, citing military sources.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump expressed support for the newly formed Palestinian technocratic government, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.