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Russia warns against deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Any deployment of peacekeepers to historical Russian lands would risk a third world war, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu warned in an interview with TASS.

Iran Oil Minister arrives in Russia for economic talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad arrived in Moscow to attend he 18th meeting of the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Cooperation Commission.

Kyiv hit by massive missile and drone strike, 9 killed

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – At least nine people have been killed in a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight, which also injured 63 people including six children.

Massive explosions reported in Russia’s Vladimir region

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Massive explosions have been reported on Tuesday near the town of Kirzhach in Russia’s Vladimir Region, some 75 km northeast of Moscow. The blasts are said to have taken place at a munitions depot.

Witkoff plans to visit Moscow this week, Kremlin aide says

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) –  US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff plans to travel to Moscow this week, Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov told reporters.

Witkoff may travel to Russia again

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff is likely to visit Russia again after talks with Ukraine in London this week.

Trump says hopes for Russia-US deal to be made in coming week

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has said that he hopes that a deal on settling the Ukrainian crisis will be made in the coming week.

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Ukraine attempts to attack Russian positions

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Russian troops in the special military op zone strictly OBSERVED THE CEASEFIRE regime from 18.00 on April 19 and remained at controlled borders and positions, Russia's Defense Ministry said.

Russia voices readiness to facilitate Iran-US talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Russia says it is prepared to make every effort to facilitate the negotiation process between Tehran and Washington.

Russia, Ukraine conduct largest exchange of prisoners

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Moscow and Kyiv exchanged 246 prisoners of war each on Saturday, the largest since the outbreak of the war over three years ago, the Russian Defense Ministry announced.

Russia claims its forces killed 315 Ukrainian soldiers Sat.

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Russian Units from its Battlegroup Center have killed more than 315 Ukrainian troops over the past 24 hours in the special military operation in Ukraine, a statement by the center said on Saturday.

Oman's sultan to meet Putin in Moscow after Iran-US talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) –  Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said is set to visit Moscow on Monday, days after the start of a round of Muscat-mediated nuclear talks between the US and Iran.

Russia says it has retaken another village in Kursk

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Russia has pushed Ukrainian forces from one of their last remaining footholds in Russia's Kursk region, officials said Saturday.

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Iran-Russia ties at historic peak in 500-year relationship

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Iran has announced that its current level of cooperation with Russia marks the highest point in five centuries of bilateral relations, highlighting deepening strategic, economic, and political ties between the two nations.

FM Araghchi meets with Qatari counterpart in Russia

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a meeting with the Qatari Foreign and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani on the sidelines of his trip to Moscow on Friday.

Ukraine says it has signed outline of minerals deal with US

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – The US and Ukrainian governments signed a memorandum of intent, signalling their intent to finalise the minerals deal.

Rubio warns if it's not possible to end the war in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that if it is not possible to end the war in Ukraine, the United States needs to abandon its efforts and move on.

Iran hears contradictory messages from US: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is receiving conflicting messages from the US, asserting that Iran remains committed and consistent in indirect negotiations.

Iran's Araghchi to visit Moscow tomorrow

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit Moscow on Thursday to hold talks with Russian officials.

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Doha talked to Russia on resolving Iranian nuclear issue

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, says that his country held talks with Russia in resolving the issue of Iranian nuclear program.

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FM Araghchi to handover Leader's written letter to Putin

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Submitting the written letter of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to Russian President Putin is the purpose of the Iranian Foreign Minister's trip to Russia.

Russia refuses to say if it will accept Iran enriched uranium

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The Kremlin on Tuesday declined to comment when asked if Russia was ready to take control of Iran's stocks of enriched uranium as part of a possible future nuclear deal between Iran and the United States.

Iran urges UN bloc to promote multilateralism

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – An Iranian deputy FM has presented Iran’s proposals for the formation of a UN grouping that includes defending the sovereignty of countries, strengthening multilateralism, and opposing unilateral coercive measures.

Iran, Russia UN envoys stress continuing diplomatic coop.

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The Iranian and Russian permanent representatives to Vienna agreed to continue traditional close cooperation between diplomatic missions.

Trump again blames Zelenskyy for Russia's war on Ukraine

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump repeated Monday his belief that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is to blame for Russia's war on its eastern European neighbor, saying the Ukrainian leader started the war.

Russia, Egypt conduct joint naval military drills

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Russia and Egypt have conducted joint naval military exercises in the Mediterranean Sea.

FSB detains Ukraine spy who planned terrorist acts in Russia

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Federal Security Service forces detained the Ukrainian spy who planned terrorist acts in Russia.

Iran's FM to discuss talks with US in Moscow visit

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit Moscow this week, according to an announcement made by the foreign ministry's spokesperson.