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Kremlin says WSJ report on Russia sharing drone technology with Iran is 'fake news'

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Posted on March 18, 2026

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MOSCOW, March 18 (Reuters) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that a Wall Street Journal report that Russia is sharing satellite imagery and improved drone technology with Iran is "

Kremlin Denies Sharing Drone Technology, Satellite Imagery With Iran

Russia Responds to Allegations of Intelligence Sharing With Iran

Kremlin's Official Statement

MOSCOW, March 18 (Reuters) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that a Wall Street Journal report that Russia is sharing satellite imagery and improved drone technology with Iran is "fake news".

Details of the Wall Street Journal Report

Claims of Military Cooperation

Russia has been expanding its intelligence sharing and military cooperation with Iran, providing satellite imagery and improved drone technology to aid Tehran’s targeting of U.S. forces in the region, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Sources and Attribution

(Reporting by Dmitry Antonov; Writing by Anastasia Teterevleva; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)

Key Takeaways

  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on March 18, 2026 labeled a Wall Street Journal report claiming Russia shared satellite imagery and advanced drone technology with Iran as “fake news” (yahoo.com).
  • The WSJ report alleged that Russia was expanding military cooperation and intelligence sharing with Iran to aid Tehran in targeting U.S. forces (russiamatters.org).
  • No further comment was made by Kremlin beyond Peskov’s statement denying the report (news.cgtn.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did the Kremlin say about the WSJ report on drone technology sharing?
The Kremlin called the Wall Street Journal report on Russia sharing drone technology and satellite imagery with Iran 'fake news'.
Who reported on Russia and Iran's alleged military cooperation?
The Wall Street Journal reported claims of Russia and Iran expanding intelligence and military cooperation.
What specific technologies were mentioned in the WSJ report?
The report mentioned Russia providing satellite imagery and improved drone technology to Iran.
Did Russian officials confirm the WSJ report?
No, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied the report, labeling it as false.

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