Russia

Rekabi makes history by winning medal in IFSC c'ships

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Elnaz Rekabi has become the first Iranian woman to win a medal at the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) World Championships.

Russian An-26 plane with 6 on board disappears from Radar

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – An Antonov-26 plane with six people on board has disappeared from radar in Russia's Khabarovsk region, according to the nation's emergency services ministry.

Ulyanov:

Iran seeking solution to revive JCPOA, not long-term talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Russia’s Permanent Representative to the Vienna-based International Organizations in Vienna said that Iran is seeking a solution at the end of the negotiations to revive JCPOA, not long-term talks.

Iran expresses sympathy over shooting incident at Russian Uni

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh extended his sympathy to the families of the victims of the shooting incident at the Russian university.

United Russia wins majority of seats in Russia’s State Duma

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – After 100% of casted ballots were processed, the United Russia won 49.82% of the votes to take some 112 seats in the parliament’s lower house, Russian media reported.

Eighteen killed, injured in shooting at Russian Uni. (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Eight people were killed and ten others were seriously injured in the shooting at the state university in Perm, Russia, the investigative committee's spokeswoman, Svetlana Petrenko, said on Monday.

19 cyber attacks repelled during Duma elections

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Nineteen DDoS attacks were registered against Russia’s remote electronic voting system during the Duma elections but all of them were repelled.

Pro-Putin party wins majority in Russian elections

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Russia’s ruling United Russia party, which supports President Vladimir Putin, retained its majority in parliament after a three-day election, partial results on Monday showed.

Tehran, Moscow ink roadmap for banking, financial coop.

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – In the ninth meeting of Iran- Russia joint working group on banking and financial cooperation, the two sides stressed the continuation and development of cooperation.

Ulyanov:

Iran has major role to play in normalizing region's situation

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Welcoming Iran's full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the International Organizations said that Iran has a major role to play in normalising the situation in region.

Russian Sputnik Light Covid vaccine authorized in Iran: RDIF

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) announced on Wednesday that the Islamic Republic of Iran has approved the Russian-made single-shot Sputnik Light Covid-19 vaccine.

SCO to become stronger as Iran joins: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – A Chinese media in a report called Tehran's full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization good news for both sides and in favor of the security of the Eurasian region.

Belarus to deploy S-400 system on border with Ukraine

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Belarus uses S-300 systems to protect Belarus from the West, but it is said to need a more advanced system to secure his country’s southern border with Ukraine.

Putin to self-isolate due to COVID cases in his inner circle

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a conversation with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon that he would have to self-isolate due to COVID-19 cases in his inner circle, the Kremlin reports on Tuesday.

‘Mina’ system unveiled to intl. Persian language learners

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – In a ceremony on Monday, a web-based system for international Persian language learners was unveiled in the presence of the heads of IRIB and Sa'adi Foundation.

Putin holds meeting with Syrian President Assad

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin, at a meeting with his Syrian counterpart Bashar Assad, congratulated him on the victory in the presidential election, praising mutual achievements in fighting against terrorism.

China-Russia joint anti-terrorism drill underway

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – The Chinese troops participating in the Peace Mission-2021 joint anti-terrorism military exercise are conducting live-action drills in Russia.

'Yeva' to be screeed in Armenian Association in Rostov-on-Don

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The film "Yeva" by Armenian-Iranian director Anahid Abad is to be screened in Armenian Association in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on September 26.

Ulyanov:

Russia to vote against any anti-Iranian resolution at BoG

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Emphasizing Moscow's opposition to any possible anti-Iranian resolution at the IAEA Board of Governors, the Russian senior diplomat said that there is no need for such a detrimental resolution.

1 Russian killed in Syria as Humanitarian aid convoy exploded

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – A serviceman of the Russian Armed Forces was killed in a car bombing in the Syrian province of Homs, according to a Thursday statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Russia not to accept any change in JCPOA: Lavrov

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Addressing his Iranian counterpart, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Moscow, like Tehran, does not accept any change in the JCPOA and demands full implementation of the agreement.

Russian emergency minister tragically dies on duty

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Russia’s emergency situations minister has died during drills, the ministry said Wednesday.

Ulyanov:

BoG meeting should not adversely affect Vienna Talks prospect

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Russian senior diplomat warned that at the next meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors, the Governors should not create conditions that would adversely affect the prospects of the Vienna Talks on JCPOA.

Malley to visit Moscow, Paris to discuss Iran's nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – US Special Representative for Iran’s Affairs Robert Malley will travel to Moscow and Paris to discuss with officials of both countries Iran's nuclear program and the need for a mutual return to the JCPOA.

Russia's FSB detains four ISIL supporters

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday that four supporters of ISIL terrorists who planned to stage attacks on law enforcement officers in Russia's Republic of Ingushetia were detained.

Report:

Taliban invite 6 states to attend formation of gov. meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Some media outlets have claimed that the Taliban has invited six countries, including Iran, to attend a meeting to announce the formation of a new government in Kabul.

Iran wins fifth place in Intl. Army Games in Russia

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Iran won fifth place in the 7th edition of the International Army Games which was held from August 22 to September 04, 2021, in Russia and some other countries including Iran.