Russia

12th Andrei Stenin Intl. Press Photo Contest opens in Moscow

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The annual contest held in memory of Andrei Stenin opened in the Russian capital of Moscow on December 22, The contest aims to identify emerging photojournalism talents and support the younger generation in the field.

Russia says captured village in Ukraine’s Zaporizhia

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The Russian Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday its forces captured a village in eastern Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region.

Russia plans nuclear power plant on Moon within decade

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Russia plans to put a nuclear power plant on the moon in the next decade to supply its lunar space program and a joint Russian-Chinese research station as major powers rush to explore the Earth’s only natural satellite.

Three killed in Moscow car explosion (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Two traffic police officers and a third person have been killed in a car explosion in Moscow, Russia’s Investigative Committee, which probes major crimes, said early on Wednesday.

Putin warned;

Admitting Ukraine to NATO to lead to Russia-US confrontation

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin warned his US counterpart, George W. Bush, back in 2008 that Washington’s intention to admit Ukraine to NATO would cause a long-term confrontation between Russia and the United States.

Russia denies reports of embassy evacuation from Venezuela

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Russia’s Foreign Ministry has strongly denied media reports claiming that Moscow has begun evacuating its embassy in Venezuela, calling the allegations false and misleading.

Iran's Kowsar satellite integrated with Russia’s Soyuz launcher

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The upgraded version of Iran’s Kowsar satellite has been successfully integrated with Russia’s Soyuz launch vehicle, marking a key milestone ahead of its scheduled launch from the Vostochny Cosmodrome.

Trump says;

Talks with Russia, Ukraine going along okay

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump said that the negotiations involving Russia and Ukraine to resolve the conflict are going along okay.

Ulyanov says;

Iran has inalienable right to maintain its nuclear program

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Russia's permanent representative to Vienna-based International Organizations, Mikhail Ulyanov, says that Iran has the legitimate right to maintain its national nuclear program.

EU extends sanctions on Russia for 6 more months

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The EU Council on Monday extended economic sanctions against Russia for six more months, in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Senior Russian general killed in bomb blast in Moscow

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The head of the Operational Training Directorate at the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, was killed in an explosion in southern Moscow on Monday morning.

Pezeshkian says;

Iran-EAEU partnership can shape powerful region

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s president has outlined long-term strategic cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union as a foundation for regional strength and economic sovereignty.

Russia to terminate post‑Soviet military deals with Europe

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – The Russian government on Saturday officially authorized the Defense Ministry to terminate a series of bilateral military cooperation agreements signed with several European nations between 1992 and 2002.

Russia captures villages Vysokoe in Sumy, Svetloye in Donbass

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – The Russian forces have captured the villages of Vysokoe in the Sumy region and Svetloye in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Saturday.

Hong Kong flu has pandemic potential: Virologist

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – The next pandemic may be caused by the A(H3N2) (also known as Hong Kong flu) or A(H5N1) (avian flu) subtypes of the influenza virus, a Russian infectious diseases specialist told media.

Success of Ukraine peace talks hinges on West, Kiev: Putin

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Russia's President Vladimir Putin has stressed that the success of talks aimed to end the war in Ukraine hinges on the West and Kiev.

EU approves $90bln loan for Ukraine; Russian assets spared

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – European Union leaders agreed on Friday to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years

EU deadlocked on plan to turn Russian assets into Ukraine aid

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – EU leaders are locked in a dispute over whether to use Russia's frozen assets to finance Ukraine's defense, with Belgium and Italy warning of legal risks.

India's oil imports from Russia rises despite US sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – India's Russian oil imports are poised to top 1 million barrels per day in December, trade and refining sources said, according to Western media.

Russian army capture Gerasimovka Settlement in Dnepropetrovsk

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Russia's Vostok battlegroup liberated the settlement of Gerasimovka in the Dnepropetrovsk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

Iran, Russia highlight strategic partnership in key talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – In high-level talks in Moscow, Iran and Russia underscored their deepening strategic partnership.

Iran-Russia relations rising to new level: Ambassador

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Relations between Russia and Iran are rising to a new level, with the foreign ministers of the two countries set to discuss security issues in Moscow, Iran’s ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, says.

Larijani, Russian deputy prime minister hold talks in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, met with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev in Tehran as part of ongoing high-level coordination between Iran and Russia aimed at advancing bilateral cooperation.

Europe’s hostile actions against Iran ‘stain’ on diplomacy

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has criticized Europe’s conduct on Iran’s nuclear issue, describing its actions as deceptive and a stain on European diplomacy.

FM Araghchi departs Minsk for Moscow

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi left the Belarusian capital Minsk for Moscow on Monday, following a series of high-level meetings with senior Belarusian officials.

Maduro:

Caracas, Moscow to continue boosting strategic relations

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Strategic relations between Caracas and Moscow will continue to grow next year, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said.

Russia can play role in resolving Iran atomic issue: Grossi

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Russia could play a very important role in helping to resolve the situation around Iran's nuclear program, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi on Monday.

Iran FM to visit Belarus Monday, Russia Tuesday: Spox.

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Sunday that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit Belarus Monday, followed by his trip to Russia on Tuesday and Wednesday.

IAEA's Grossi says;

Talks underway with parties over Iran's nuclear program

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said talks aimed at resolving Iran’s nuclear issue remain ongoing.

US, Ukraine to discuss ceasefire in Berlin before EU summit

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Germany will host US and Ukrainian delegations over the weekend for talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine, before a summit with European leaders and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin on Monday, a German official said.