politics
March 7, 2026
Press review: US could use Kurds against Iran as NATO unwilling to drop expansion plans
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, March 5th
TL;DR
- Russia is ready to mediate between Iran and the US, but Washington has indicated it does not need mediators.
- Reports suggest the US CIA is training Kurdish groups in Iran to incite rebellion, potentially to weaken the Tehran regime.
- NATO has rejected Russia's proposal to abandon eastward expansion, with European powers supporting the alliance's open-door policy.
- Europe faces potential energy crisis as gas prices rise due to supply issues from the Gulf region.
- Poland has indicated intentions to acquire nuclear weapons, though experts suggest it may seek to host weapons from allies like the US and France instead.
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