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4 stories from Middle East Affairs.
Russia helps Iran develop supersonic cruise missile, FT reports
Russia's state arms exporter has worked with Iran since 2023 to develop a ramjet-powered cruise missile that would travel at several times the speed of sound, according to the Financial Times.
EU, NATO vow to press ahead with Ukraine support despite Russian attacks
The EU and NATO said Wednesday they will not waver in their support for Ukraine despite what they attributed to Russian attacks on European infrastructure linked to military supplies to Kyiv.
Burnham pressed on paying for defence buildup
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced questions about how he will finance a major increase in UK defence spending during his first Prime Minister's Questions in parliament.
Russia pledges to protect civil aviation despite Ukrainian drone operations
Russia said it would prevent any disruption to civil aviation after Ukraine's president warned that Ukrainian drones operating over Russian territory have made its airspace unsafe for civilian use.