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Iran, Russia move to deepen energy cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iran and Russia have underscored the importance of implementing strategic memorandums of understanding during a joint energy working group meeting aimed at reviewing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.

Russia reacts to renewed US, Israeli threats against Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Maria Zakharova has reacted to the recent threats made by the US President and Israeli regime's prime minister against Iran.

Pakistan condemns 'attack' on Russian president's residence

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Pakistan has strongly condemned the reported targeting of the residence of Russian President, Vladimir Putin’s residence, describing the incident as a grave threat to peace, security and stability.

Zelensky will have to hide for rest of life: Medvedev

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Vladimir Zelensky will have to hide for the rest of his life following Ukraine's drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said.

Israel recognition of Somaliland against Somalia sovereignty

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Moscow is deeply concerned about Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as it goes against Somalia's sovereignty, a Russian diplomat has said.

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.

Trump describes talks with Putin, Zelensky excellent

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump described his meeting with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky in Florida and a phone call earlier on Sunday with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as excellent.

Iran puts 3 new remote-sensing satellites into orbit

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iran put three new remote-sensing satellites into orbit simultaneously, using a Russian launch pad on Sunday.

Lavrov:

Iran exercises maximum restraint in view of provocations

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iran shows maximum restraint and demonstrates openness to dialogue in response to all the West’s provocations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says.

Russia still stands for establishment of Palestinian State

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says that Moscow still supports the establishment of a Palestinian State.

Zelenskyy to hold talks with European leaders amid new attack

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold talks with the European leaders on Saturday amid fresh strikes on Kiev.

Russia bombards Kyiv ahead of Zelensky-Trump talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine on Saturday, just ahead of what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as a crucial meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Iran to host joint training camp of sitting volleyball

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – A joint training camp of national sitting volleyball teams of Iran, Kazakhstan, and Russia will be held in Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad, the head of Iran's Sports Federation for the Disabled announced.

Ukraine claims fresh hit on Russian energy infrastructure

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Ukraine said its drones struck the largest Russian gas processing plant in the Orenburg region, which also processes gas from Kazakhstan’s Karachaganak oil and gas condensate field.

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.