Russia

9 countries confirm their readiness to become BRICS partners

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – On 1 January 2025, Belarus, Bolivia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan will become BRICS partner countries, Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said at a briefing.

Russian cargo ship reportedly sinks off Spain’s coast

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – A Russian merchant ship Ursa Major reportedly sank in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Spain after an engine explosion.

9 countries confirm their readiness to become BRICS partners

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – On 1 January 2025, Belarus, Bolivia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan will become BRICS partner countries, Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said at a briefing. 

Kremlin:

NK troops likely to march in 2025 Moscow victory day parade

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Kremlin foreign policy advisor said on Monday that he thought it likely that North Korean soldiers would take part in next year's Moscow's Red Square parade to commemorate the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

US drone flies over Poland near Russian border

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The American RQ-4B Global Hawk strategic reconnaissance drone flew over the territory of Poland and Lithuania near the Kaliningrad region of Russia on December 23, a Polish radio station reported.

Russian air defense destroys 4 Ukrainian drones overnight

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Russian air defense systems on duty destroyed four Ukrainian drones overnight — three over the Rostov region and one over the Voronezh region, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

VP Aref:

Entire region benefits from good ties between Iran, Russia

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iran's Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has emphasized the need to strengthen relations between Iran and Russia, highlighting that good ties between the two countries will benefit the entire region.

More than 20 countries show interest in BRICS

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – More than 20 states, in addition to the selected partner countries, are showing interest in a systemic dialogue with the BRICS group, Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov has told the media.

Moscow warns Berlin against any aggressive action

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Russia has made it pretty clear to Berlin that any hostile action will not remain unanswered, Russia’s ambassador Sergey Nechayev has told in an interview with Russian media.

Putin vows greater retaliation after Ukrainian drone attacks

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to inflict "many times more destruction" in response to Ukrainian attacks on the Russian city of Kazan.

Iran, Russia to sign strategic partnership agreement in Jan.

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian may hold a meeting to sign the comprehensive strategic partnership agreement in January 2025, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said.

Russian delegation in Tehran for talks (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – A political delegation from Russia arrived in the Iranian capital on Monday morning to hold talks with Iranian officials.

Donald Trump keeps door open to Putin offer for talks on war

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – US President-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed a desire to meet with him as soon as possible to discuss the war in Ukraine.

Armenia Dep. PM:

Armenia ready to develop nuclear coop. with Russia

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan has said that his country is ready to develop cooperation with Russia in the field of peaceful nuclear industry.

Putin sets condition for normalizing ties with US

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Russia is ready to normalize relations with the United States and other Western countries but without detriment to its interests, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

2 freight trains collide in Russia's East Siberian region

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Two freight trains collided on the Trans-Baikal Railway in Russia's East Siberian region on Sunday, derailing 42 cars and halting rail traffic in both directions.

Russian Navy to receive latest nuclear-powered submarine

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The Project 885M (Yasen-M) latest multi-purpose nuclear-powered submarine K-564 Arkhangelsk built at the Sevmash Shipyard in Russia’s northwest will join the Russian Navy by the end of this year

30 US-made Patriot air defense systems destroyed in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Russian forces destroyed at least 30 US-made Patriot air defense systems during the special military operation in Ukraine.

Russia has confidence in its weapons, senior diplomat says

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Moscow has confidence in its weapons and their ability to ensure national security, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told TASS.

Ryabkov:

Russia has no concerns about who attends Trump's inauguration

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Russia is not bothered about who will be invited to US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration and will not be concerned about it, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told reporters.

Iran, Russia diplomats discuss Pezeshkian visit to Moscow

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Moscow and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Andrey Rudenko held a meeting to discuss the visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Russia.

Russia downs almost 20 Ukrainian drones overnight

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Russian air defenses downed 19 unmanned aerial vehicles in the skies over four Russian regions and the Black Sea overnight, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported on Saturday.

Russia strikes Kyiv-based strategic weapons factory

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) –The Russian military has carried out missile strikes on targets in Kiev, in response to Ukraine's use of US- and UK-made missiles to attack internationally recognized Russian territory, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said.

Putin says economic situation in Russia ‘stable’

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin says that economic situation in Russia is stable, stating that Russia is developing its economy.

Russia detains suspect in Moscow bombing

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Russian authorities say they have arrested a suspect in connection with the assassination of top General Igor Kirillov, head of the country's army’s chemical weapons division, adding that he was recruited by Ukraine. 

Russia FM Spox.:

US keeps silent its money turns Ukraine into terrorist cell

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Washington deliberately remains silent about the transformation of Vladimir Zelensky's regime into a terrorist cell due to the uncontrolled influx of US weapons and funds, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman said.

Kremlin reacts to assassination of Russian general in Moscow

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has blamed Ukraine for the assassination of the attack on the Chief of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection Troops, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov.

Russia detains suspect in murdering of General Igor Kirillov

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Russia has detained an Uzbek citizen who investigators believe placed the bomb which killed Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov on the instructions of Ukraine’s security service, the country’s investigative committee has said.

Medvedev reacts to assassination of senior general Kirillov

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – The Kyiv regime will pay dearly for the death of the Chief of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Troops, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev warned.