Russia

Dutch plan to place refugees on cruise ships slammed as ‘absurd’

Jul 23, 2022 07:42

The Dutch government's plan to house non-Ukrainian refugees arriving in the Netherlands on floating cruise ships has sparked controversy in the European nation with critics slamming the move as “absurd.”
US announces $270mn in military aid to Ukraine after Russia destroys HIMARS

Jul 23, 2022 02:30

The United States has vowed to supply Ukraine with more high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS) after Russia claimed to have destroyed at least four of them amid the simmering war that will enter its sixth month this week.
Iran FM urges concentration on ‘political solution’ to resolve Ukraine crisis

Jul 23, 2022 01:23

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdullahian has underlined the need for a “political solution” to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, saying the Islamic Republic continues to enhance consultations between Russia and the former Soviet state to achieve the goal.
Russia, Ukraine sign deal on resumption of grain export

Jul 22, 2022 11:04

Russia and Ukraine have inked a deal with the United Nations and Turkey on the resumption of grain shipments as experts hope the agreement eases the imminent global food crisis.
Iran's 'neighborly policy' not tied to JCPOA, US permission: Kan'ani

Jul 22, 2022 06:40

Iran’s foreign ministry says the country’s “neighborly policy” is not tied to the revival of the 2015 nuclear agreement or permission from the United States, in response to statements made by US officials.
Russian ambassador: Results of Putin's visit to Iran 'most promising'

Jul 22, 2022 01:31

The Russian ambassador to Tehran has described as positive the reactions of Iranians to President Vladimir Putin’s latest visit to the country, stressing that the results of the trip have been beyond expectations and heralded the two sides’ mutual intent to expand bilateral cooperation.
Russia: Sanctions by West cannot force Moscow to change course

Jul 21, 2022 14:59

Moscow says sanctions by the West against Russia over Ukraine war cannot force the Kremlin to change course, five months into a military operation in the ex-Soviet country.
Russia not to supply oil to world market if price cap imposed

Jul 21, 2022 04:17

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says Moscow will not export oil to the world market if a price cap is imposed below the cost of production.
China calls on the US to stop 'bandit behavior' of looting Syrian resources

Jul 21, 2022 03:47

China has called on the United States to immediately stop plundering Syria’s national resources after reports said American forces had recently transferred stolen Syrian oil to northern Iraq.
US dollar must be removed from global transactions: Leader

Jul 21, 2022 01:53

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has voiced his support for the gradual removal of the US dollar from global transactions in a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.