Published 12:58 IST, September 7th 2022

Russia claims a 'hybrid war' has been declared against Moscow by 'malicious' adversaries

The deputy foreign minister of Russia, Sergey Ryabkov claimed on September 6 that an all-out war has been declared against his nation.

Reported by: Aparna Shandilya
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As West continue to isolate Russia over invasion of Ukraine, deputy foreign minister of Russia, Sergey Ryabkov claimed on September 6 that an "all-out war" has been declared against his nation. He told International Affairs journal that Russia is target of a hybrid war and that gravity of situation should t be understated.

Ryabkov claims that throughout its history, Russia has consistently demonstrated its ability to persevere through most challenging circumstances with hour in order to come out stronger and better able to defend both its own interests and interests of its people.

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In an interview with publication, Russian diplomat asserted, " gravity of current period should t be underestimated. An all-out war has been declared on us. It is being wd in hybrid forms and in all spheres. Our opponents, our versaries are malicious to an extreme extent."

Russia to buy ammunition from rth Korea: US

According to a newly downgred US intelligence report, Russian Ministry of Defence is in process of obtaining millions of rockets and artillery shells from rth Korea for its ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to Pentagon's press secretary, " information that we have is that Russia has expressly requested ammunition."

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He claimed US has observed signals that Russia has dressed rth Korea, but he h more details, such as wher money has changed hands or cargo are in works. According to National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby, US information indicates that Russia is interested in purchasing "millions of rounds" of rth Korean ammunition, but furr specifics were provided.

Russia-Ukraine War

In a report delivered to UN Security Council on September 6, UN nuclear watchdog claimed its investigators discovered extensive dam at site. Rafael Grossi, Director General of International Atomic Energy ncy (IAEA), said his team closely observed shelling near power plant and confirmed presence of Russian personnel and military equipment.

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research also discovered that Ukrainian employees were under constant high stress and strain, which raised risk of human mistake. "We're playing with fire, and something very, very b could happen," Grossi warned. Meanwhile, according to a senior presidential viser, a "parallel" counteroffensive is taking place in eastern and rrn Ukraine, as well as in south.

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12:58 IST, September 7th 2022