Iran alarmed by treatment of students at Russian university – DW – 11/23/2024
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Iranian students are reported to have been beaten at the Kazan Federal University in Russia. Iran and Russia have close defense and economic ties, with Iranian drones being used by Russia during its invasion of Ukraine.

Summary

Iran criticized the reported beating of Iranian students by police at Kazan Federal University in Russia during a visa renewal dispute.

Two students were detained and later released after Iran’s consulate intervened.

Iranian officials demanded accountability and announced an investigation.

The incident strains ties between Iran and Russia, which have grown closer through defense and trade cooperation, including Iran’s supply of drones for Russia’s war in Ukraine.

  • palordrolap@fedia.io
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    19 hours ago

    “Aw. Did you think we were friends? Haha. You’re brown. When we said we didn’t have a problem with racism, we meant we have lots of it and don’t think it’s a problem. Even if you were to fully embrace Russian values as well as worship Putin, we’d still despise you. Still though, do you have any weapons you’d like to sell?”