MOSCOW: A Russian military transport plane has crashed, and 29 people have died in the accident. The victims include 23 passengers and 6 crew members.
The Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed that a military transport plane Antonov An-26 crashed in Crimea. According to sources, the plane lost contact with air traffic control shortly after takeoff.
It is believed that there might have been a technical problem in the flight; however, investigations are yet to reveal what exactly went wrong.
The wreckage of the plane has been located by rescue teams.
Russian President Putin advises Trump to end war with Iran
Earlier on March 10, Russian President Vladimir Putin has advised US President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran as soon as possible. Both the US and Russian leaders held a telephone conversation during which the Russian leader made several suggestions for the conclusion of the war with Iran.
Yuri Ushakov Putin’s foreign policy adviser, reported that the discussion included multiple global matters which included ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the situation in Venezuela and the current condition of the worldwide oil market.
President Putin declared that the United States and Israel war against Iran has caused the worldwide energy crisis that currently exists.
Putin sent another message to Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to congratulate him on his new role. In his message, Putin expressed his view that Khamenei would continue his father’s work with dignity and unity, especially during difficult times when Iran is being attacked by outsiders.
Putin stated that you will continue your father’s work with dignity while you unite the Iranian nation during these difficult times.
