Robert Tollast

Kyiv has not claimed responsibility for the attack

Analysts consider what weapon could have hit Saki airbase, which is hundreds of kilometres from the front line

Americans say Kyiv needs more robust defences against Russian anti-aircraft missiles

Diplomats involved in the discussions say a final draft is ready

Thousands of demonstrators loyal to Shiite cleric and political leader Moqtada Al Sadr stormed parliament on July 30

Government-linked militias have been blamed for attacks on Iraq's main international airport

The largest Shiite parliamentary bloc is split over early elections called by Moqtada Al Sadr

Country's rival political parties have been locked in 10-month stand-off over the formation of new government

Armed groups are now in a potential standoff around Iraq's parliament

Main parliamentary bloc calls for demonstration to counter sit-in led by supporters of Moqtada Al Sadr

Production facilities have suffered repeated attacks since the 1990s

Political parties in Iraq are in deadlock amid a 10-month row over government formation

Political wrangling has delayed formation of government since elections held in October

Iraq's political process has run aground as sharply opposed Shiite parties struggle to find compromise

Since 2012, all GCC members have been connected by cross-border power lines — Iraq could be the next country to benefit