Russia

Iran pushing for end to Ukraine War: FM

Mar 29, 2023 11:34

Deploring the Western governments for complicating the situation by arming Ukraine, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian highlighted Tehran’s constant efforts at ending the Ukraine war.
Iran hopes Russia strategic cooperation deal will be finalized ‘in less than a month’

Mar 29, 2023 08:12

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has expressed hopes that a strategic cooperation agreement with Russia will be finalized in “less than a month.”
Russia starts exercises with Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles

Mar 29, 2023 08:05

Russia has started exercises with the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system in a bid to show off its nuclear strength, following the suspension of the country's participation in an arms control treaty with the United States.
US will not give Russia nuclear data after New START Treaty suspension: White House

Mar 29, 2023 04:25

A White House spokesperson says the United States has informed Russia that it will not exchange data on its nuclear forces, in response to Moscow's decision to suspend participation in the New START nuclear arms treaty.
Iran FM says will discuss nuclear deal revival during Moscow visit

Mar 29, 2023 03:10

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says he will discuss with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, the return of nuclear deal signatories to their contractual obligations under the US-abandoned agreement.
Belarus forced to host Russia nukes due to pressure from West: Minsk

Mar 28, 2023 12:44

Minsk says "unprecedented pressure" from the West has forced Belarus to host Russia's nuclear arms, emphasizing that such deployment of nukes does not violate international regulations.
Russia says it fired supersonic anti-ship missile at mock target in Sea of Japan

Mar 28, 2023 10:07

Russia's navy has test-fired two supersonic anti-ship missiles at a mock target in the Sea of Japan, the country's defense ministry said Tuesday, as tensions continue to escalate in the wake of Tokyo's growing military ties with the US.
West’s reaction to Russia-Belarus military cooperation ‘puzzling’, says Moscow

Mar 28, 2023 08:12

Russia has denounced the West’s “puzzling” reaction to growing cooperation between Moscow and Minsk, stressing its right to take all necessary measures in order to ensure its national security.
Iran, Russia FMs to discuss key mutual, regional issues in Moscow

Mar 28, 2023 08:03

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will visit Moscow and is expected to negotiate with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, according to Iran’s ambassador to Moscow.
Russia may seek compensation for damage to Nord Stream pipelines: Diplomat

Mar 28, 2023 04:56

Russia may demand compensation for the damage to the Nord Stream gas pipelines after a number of powerful explosions last year, a Russian diplomat says, as Moscow names the United States as the most probable culprit behind the blasts.