European Union

Senior EU officials targeted with Israeli firm NSO Group's spyware: Report

Apr 11, 2022 07:46

Spyware designed by the Israeli firm NSO Group was used to target senior European Commission officials last year, according to a report citing two European Union (EU) officials.
President: Iran complying with Leader’s mandate in nuclear talks

Apr 11, 2022 01:57

The strategy that the Iranian administration is pursuing in the Vienna negotiations on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal is the one outlined by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said.
US, allies’ military aid to Ukraine will only worsen conflict: Russia

Apr 09, 2022 12:22

Russia has condemned a decision by the United States and its Western allies to step up military assistance to Ukraine, warning that it will only worsen the ongoing conflict and could potentially lead to a direct confrontation between Moscow and Washington.
Study blames rich countries for 74 percent of world’s ecological harm

Apr 09, 2022 08:40

New environmental research has blamed the wealthiest countries – led by the US and the European Union – for almost three-quarters of the world’s ecological damage.
EU imposes new sanctions on Russia, ramps up arms transfer

Apr 08, 2022 06:40

European Union countries have agreed to impose a coal embargo on Russia as part of the fifth round of sanctions against the country over its military operation in Ukraine.
PM Mishustin says Russia facing most difficult situation in three decades

Apr 08, 2022 00:18

Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin says his country is facing the most difficult situation in three decades due to waves of sanctions over Ukraine, stressing that foreign attempts to isolate Moscow from the global economy are doomed to failure.
UN suspends Russia from human rights council over Ukraine, Moscow says will defend interests

Apr 07, 2022 13:44

The United Nations General Assembly has voted to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) over what it called the “gross and systematic violations and abuses of human rights” by Russian troops in Ukraine.
Kremlin says US weapons supplies to Ukraine may damage prospects of peace talks

Apr 07, 2022 13:23

The Kremlin has warned that US weapons supplies to Ukraine may hurt any prospects of peace after initial talks between the two warring sides failed to pave the way for a meeting of Russian and Ukrainian presidents.
US sanctions on banks ‘direct attack’ on ordinary people: Russia

Apr 07, 2022 05:05

Russia has condemned the United States' fresh sanctions on two of its largest banks, saying they are a direct blow to the Russian population and ordinary citizens.
FM calls for concerted efforts to reach political solution in Ukraine crisis

Apr 07, 2022 01:19

Foreign Minister has called for concerted efforts to reach a political solution to end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, reiterating Tehran’s stance of rejecting wars and sanctions.