Maria Zakharova

Russia sees rising threats to Bushehr nuclear site: FM spox

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Moscow has taken note of increasing security threats to nuclear facilities, including the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant and Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

Russia welcomes ceasefire in Lebanon: FM spokeswoman

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said that her country welcomes the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, expressing hope that the ceasefire would be fully observed by the two sides.

US, Israel may drag Caspian region into Iran war: Russia

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova warned on Friday that the United States and Israel's actions could drag the Caspian countries into the Iran war after an attack on Iran's port city of Bandar Anzali.

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West pursuing its previous policy of ‘plundering’ Iran’s oil

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Russia has accused Western powers of pursuing policies towards the Islamic Republic of Iran with aim of exploiting the country’s resources, especially its oil fields, as they did in the past.

Russia resolutely condemns illegal US bans against Cuba

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Russia resolutely condemns US illegitimate prohibitive measures against Cuba and Washington’s pressure on the Cuban leadership and people, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

Russia slams external interference in Iran's internal affairs

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Russia firmly opposes subversive external interference in Iran’s domestic political processes, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a comment.

Kiev to face retaliation for terrorist actions

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Kiev will face retaliation for its terrorist actions, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

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.

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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.