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Russia warns US to wait for "uncomfortable" signals

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Russia said on Mon. it would send what it described as “uncomfortable” signals to the United States ahead of a summit between the two countries’ leaders next month and announced it was beefing up its western border militarily.

Russian FM:

Moscow not to leave new EU unfriendly steps without response

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) –  Russia will not leave without a response to the new unfriendly steps that are under preparation in the European Union, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.

Russia holds World War II victory parade amid tensions with W

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Amid tensions with the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin reviewed Russia's traditional World War Two victory parade which was held in Moscow's Red Square on Sunday.

Moscow to respond to any new western sanctions: Lavrov

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Commenting on EU threats to impose new sanctions against Russia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Brussels is obsessed with impunity and that this is a road to nowhere.

Moscow says US military presence in Syria "illegal"

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The US military presence in Syria is illegal, hence, Washington has no right to criticize Russia, which is acting in that country legitimately at the invitation of the Syrian authorities, the Russian embassy in the US said.

US ambassador to Russia reportedly departing for Washington

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan has left his Spaso House residence, presumably heading to the airport from where he is expected to fly to Washington, D.C., Russian media said Thursday.

Iran to receive 6th batch of Russian ‘Sputnik V’ vaccine

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The 6th consignment of the Russian ‘Sputnik V’ vaccine will be forwarded to the Islamic Republic of Iran from Moscow which includes 100,000 doses.

Moscow says to welcome any close ties between Tehran, Riyadh

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – A Russian Foreign Ministry official said on Monday that Moscow welcomes any closer relations between Tehran and Riyadh.

Czech Republic expels 18 Russian diplomats

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – The Czech Republic is expelling 18 employees of the Russian embassy, First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Jan Hamacek said Saturday.

"Dream about Sohrab" to be screened at Moscow Intl Film Fest

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Ali Ghavitan, the director of the Iranian film "Dream about Sohrab" announced that the film will be screened at the 43rd Moscow International Film Festival.

Moscow ready to respond any hostile move, Russian FM warns

TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – Noting that the return of the Russian ambassador to Washington is conditional, the Russian foreign minister stressed that Moscow is ready to respond to any hostile actions against the country.

"Yemen's humanitarian disaster" photo fair to be held

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – The anti-globalization movement of Russia, together with the Union of Yemeni Citizens, will hold a photo exhibition titled, “Six Years of War, Yemen's humanitarian disaster".

Afghanistan welcomes Moscow conference’s resolution

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – The Afghan government on Friday welcomed the call at a conference in Moscow for ending hostilities and moving towards a peaceful settlement in Afghanistan.

Russian Embassy:

Washington blaming others for internal political instability

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Rejecting recent US allegations against Moscow, Beijing, and Tehran, the Russian Embassy in Washington stressed that the US is seeking to shift the responsibility for the internal political destabilization on others.

Details of Hezbollah delegation’s visit to Moscow elaborated

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Head of “Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc” affiliated to Hezbollah Movement in Lebanese Parliament, while confirming imminent visit of a delegation from Hezbollah Resistance Movement to Moscow, expounded on details of the visit.

Moscow calls for a meeting on US return to JCPOA

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna called for holding a meeting on the return of the United States to the JCPOA as soon as possible.

US may impose Navalny-related sanctions on Kremlin: Report

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – US media outlets reported over Washington's intention to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow over the alleged poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexi Navalny on Tuesday.

Moscow, Riyadh preparing military coop. agreement: Report

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Moscow and Riyadh are preparing a new agreement for military cooperation that will include several areas, local media reported.

ECC chairman:

Eurasian Union eyes expansion of economic ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Mikhail Myasnikovich says the Eurasian countries attach significance to their relations with Iran, seeking to expand such ties in different economic spheres.

Iranian Parl. speaker arrives in Moscow for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in Russian capital Moscow on Sunday to discuss bilateral ties and relevant issues.

'Tehran-Moscow relations not subject to any external factor'

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali said that Tehran-Moscow relations are not subject to any external factors.

Tehran ,Moscow to finalize tie on joint vaccine production

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – An Iranian delegation, who just arrived in Moscow, will finalize a joint cooperation agreement for the production of the Sputnik V vaccine between Iran and Russia.

Amir Abdollahian:

Iran, Russia enjoying excellent, strategic relations

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Saying that Tehran-Moscow relations are excellent and strategic, a senior Iranian Parliamentary advisor noted that Ghalibaf’s trip takes place in the light of important regional and international developments.

Tehran, Moscow keen on boosting relations via long-term coop.

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Head of Iran-Russia Friendship Association stated that Iran and Russia are determined to expand long-term relations and cooperation based on mutual interests.

Palestinian movements meet Iranian amb. in Moscow

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Delegations from the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and Islamic Jihad Resistance Movement met Iran's Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali and discussed with him the Palestinian elections and Zionists' violations.

Iran receives 1st batch of Russian Sputnik V vaccine

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – A Mahan airliner carrying the first delivery of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine has landed at Tehran International Imam Khomeini Airport.

US’ return to JCPOA shouldn’t cause its revision: Russian FM

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – The Russian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that Washington’s return to Iran nuclear deal should not be linked to any additional obligations or be made a reason to review the deal.