irran nd Russian news

• Iran tipped off Russia about the possibility of a major “terrorist operation” on its soil ahead of the concert hall massacre near Moscow last month. Three sources have told Reuters that Iran – a diplomatic ally – shared intelligence with Russia about the upcoming attack.

• Russia has attacked the town of Vovchansk in Kharkiv oblast, injuring a 27-year-old woman

• Volodymyr Zelenskiy has discussed drone production and a project to build an integrated electronic warfare control system with military and government officials.

• A Russian court on Monday extended the pre-trial detention of US-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, who faces 15 years in prison on charges of spreading “false information,” according to her employer. In 2022, Kurmasheva edited a book titled