Maria Zakharova

Zelensky facilitates crimes against children in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Vladimir Zelensky and his wife, Elena, are themselves guilty of facilitating crimes against Ukrainian children, Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said during a briefing.

Russia blames West for current impasse in Iran’s nuclear file

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Russia has sharply criticized the United States and European powers over their approach to Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, saying Washington and the E3 are directly responsible for the deadlock now surrounding the issue.

Russia stresses political solution for Iran nuclear issue

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova has once again condemned the June aggression by the Israeli regime and the United States on Iran's nuclear sites, stressing the pursuit of a political solution.

Russia has no plan to hit NATO but will respond to any attack

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Spokesperson for Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Moscow has no intention to strike North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)'s member states, but is prepared to answer any aggression from alliance countries.

Russia condemns US provocations in Caribbean

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Russia resolutely condemned the use of excessive military force by the United States in the Caribbean under the pretext of combating drug trafficking.

Russia to continue close, constructive coop. with Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stressed Thursday that Moscow will continue its close and constructive cooperation with Tehran on regional and international issues.

Russia backs US Gaza plan, calls for full aid access

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Russia supports the Gaza settlement plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has said.

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E3 attempt to return old sanctions seems to be double-dealing

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – An attempt of the United Kingdom, France and Germany to return old sanctions of the UN Security Council against Iran appears like double-dealing and all their legal sanctions do not hold water, Maria Zakharova says.

Russia not reacting to unhealthy remarks by politicians at UN

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Russia is not responding to "unhealthy" statements by certain politicians at the UN, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told.

Zakharova:

Zelensky's security guarantees for Ukraine unacceptable

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Security guarantees for Ukraine that Zelensky wants are unacceptable, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

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Kiev launches deliberate attacks on Russian civilians

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Russian civilians have become targets of Ukrainian troops, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

Russia to give decisive response if attacked by Taurus

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – German servicemen would be considered directly involved in the planning and execution of combat operations against Russia if Ukraine employs Taurus long-range missiles, Moscow says.

Iran has the right to peaceful nuclear technology: Zakharova

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Russia underlined Iran’s right to use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.

Russia condemns Trump's Golden Dome project

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Russia criticized the US for its Golden Dome anti-missile system, announced recently by President Donald Trump, saying it undermines strategic stability.

Russia will take verified countermeasures to EU sanctions

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Moscow will not leave the EU sanctions against it without a response and will take verified countermeasures that would take into account, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman says.

Trilateral talks begin in Moscow on Iran nuclear issue

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Trilateral consultations by Russia, China and Iran on the Iranian nuclear program got underway in Moscow on Tuesday.

Russia-China-Iran nuclear-related meeting due in Moscow: spox

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Trilateral consultations by Russia, China and Iran on the Iranian nuclear program will be held in Moscow on Tuesday.

Russia slams Trump’s 'unacceptable' threat of bombing Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Russia has blasted President Donald Trump’s threat to bomb Iran if it does not make a deal with the US, stating that such a scenario could result in a “catastrophe.”

Iran nuclear program complies with international law: Peskov

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Russian Presidential Office (Kremlin) Dmitry Peskov on Friday stated that Iran's nuclear program is peaceful and complies with international law.

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Sanctions against US Secretary of State Rubio still in place

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Russian sanctions against US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have not been lifted as of now, media reports saying otherwise are fake news, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

US sanctions against Iran are illegal: Zakharova

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman emphasizes that the sanctions being adopted bypassing the UN Security Council are illegal, including those imposed on Iran, Russia, or any other country.

Russian Foreign Minister due in Iran for talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to visit Tehran to hold talks with Iranian officials, the Russian foreign ministry's spokesperson has confirmed.

Iran, Russia consult on media, information: FM spox

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iran and Russia held a periodic consultation meeting on media and information issues online on Wednesday with the participation of spokespersons of the two countries' foreign ministries.

Zakharova rejects UK, Ukraine deal as "null and void"

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova weighed in on the recently-signed '100-year partnership' agreement between Ukraine and the UK, sharply criticizing the deal.

Russia reacts to Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has reacted to the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Tel Aviv.

Russia reacts to Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has reacted to the border clashes that erupted between Pakistani and Afghan forces on Saturday.

Russia calls on IAEA to avoid politicizing Iran nuclear case

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Russia has called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to adopt a fair approach in dealing with the issue of monitoring Iranian nuclear facilities, saying the UN body should refrain from politicizing the case.

Iran, Russia stress boosting bilateral media coop.

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali in a meeting with the Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman emphasized the development of bilateral media cooperation.

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Pyongyang right to worry about its security

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Events in South Korea have shown that the country is unpredictable from the point of view of stability, North Korea is right to be concerned about its security, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

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Russia, Iran work to set time for signing partnership deal

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Russia and Iran is ready, and the countries are working to set a time for signing it, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.