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PM Mishustin says Russia facing most difficult situation in three decades
Apr 08, 2022 00:18Russia’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.
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Diplomacy, dialogue best way to resolve Ukraine crisis: Amir-Abdollahian
Apr 08, 2022 00:10Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says recourse to diplomacy and promotion of dialogue constitute the best way to resolve the current crisis in Ukraine, reiterating the Islamic Republic’s opposition to war in any part of the world.
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UN suspends Russia from human rights council over Ukraine, Moscow says will defend interests
Apr 07, 2022 13:44The 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.
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Russia, Iran hold major economic forum to expand ties
Apr 07, 2022 13:44Russia has hosted a major economic forum attended by a large Iranian delegation as the two countries seek to expand their trade and economic cooperation.
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Lavrov accuses Ukraine of presenting 'unacceptable' draft peace deal in breach of Istanbul talks
Apr 07, 2022 13:44Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused Ukrainian negotiators of changing demands since last month's talks in the Turkish city of Istanbul, saying Kiev presented Moscow with an "unacceptable" draft peace deal that evinced a lack of interest in ending the protracted conflict.
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Russia set to punish Google over YouTube ‘fake news’
Apr 07, 2022 13:43The Russian government is set to ban US internet firm Google from advertising its services in the country, after it accused Google-owned YouTube of spreading “fake news” about Russia's military operation in Ukraine.
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Kremlin says US weapons supplies to Ukraine may damage prospects of peace talks
Apr 07, 2022 13:23The 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.
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Iran, Russia boosting trade ties amid sanctions
Apr 07, 2022 06:16Business experts from Iran and Russia have met in the Russian capital to discuss and review bilateral ties between Tehran and Moscow.
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US sanctions on banks ‘direct attack’ on ordinary people: Russia
Apr 07, 2022 05:05Russia 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.
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FM calls for concerted efforts to reach political solution in Ukraine crisis
Apr 07, 2022 01:19Foreign 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.