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Trump says in process of deciding whether to meet with Putin

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has said that he is still deciding about a meeting with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.

West wants Arab nations to remain wary towards Iran: Lavrov

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the West of games aimed at keeping Arab countries’ wary attitude towards Iran.

Russia not reacting to unhealthy remarks by politicians at UN

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Russia is not responding to "unhealthy" statements by certain politicians at the UN, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told.

Russian FM stresses illegality of snapback against Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – After the UN Security Council rejected a bid to continue Iran sanctions relief, the Russian foreign ministry stressed the illegality of European countries' actions to restore sanctions against Iran.

Top Russian, Afghanistan diplomats stress boosting trade ties

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Taliban's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi held a telephone conversation on Wednesday to emphasize enhancing trade between the two countries.

Araghchi will hold a meeting with Lavrov in China: spox

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Monday that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in China Tuesday.

Russia says it has not urged Iran to abandon enrichment

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – The Russian Foreign Ministry has categorically denied reports suggesting that Moscow pressured Tehran to accept a nuclear agreement based on “zero enrichment,” calling the allegations part of a “smear campaign.”

Russia ready to help Iran refill its depleted uranium stocks

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says that Moscow is ready to assist Tehran in refilling its depleted uranium stocks.

Russian FM:

Iran-Israel war outcome of weakening intl., regional security

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says that the conflict between Iran and Israel is the result of the weakening regional and international security.

Lavrov says situation in Middle East 'explosive'

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called the situation in the Middle East "explosive" and pointed to the threats to stability of the South Caucasus and Central Asia.

Russia-China-Iran nuclear-related meeting due in Moscow: spox

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Trilateral consultations by Russia, China and Iran on the Iranian nuclear program will be held in Moscow on Tuesday.

Russia warns against US strikes on Iran nuclear sites

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – The Russian Foreign Ministry has warned against a military solution to the Iranian nuclear issue.

Russian Foreign Minister due in Iran for talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to visit Tehran to hold talks with Iranian officials, the Russian foreign ministry's spokesperson has confirmed.

Armenian FM:

Regional countries benefit from Iran, Russia cooperation

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan said on Tuesday that the regional countries benefit from the cooperation between Iran and the Russian Federation.

Russia reacts to Trump team’s proposals on Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reacted to the proposals of US President-elect Donald Trump's team for Ukraine.

Syria developments not to affect Iran-Russia strategic deal

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – The situation in Syria does not entail amendments to the strategic partnership agreement between Russia and Iran, and it is ready for signing, the top Russian diplomat says.

Russia warns striking decision-making centers in Kiev

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Decision-making centers in Kiev may be targets of Russia’s strikes depending on existing threats but Moscow never hits civilian facilities, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

Lavrov:

Russia in talks with Turkey, Iran for meeting on Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Russia is talking to Turkey and Iran about holding an Astana Format ministerial meeting on Syria this week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.

Russia awaits Trump’s proposals on Ukrainian settlement

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that he has no idea how US President-elect Donald Trump intends to settle the crisis in Ukraine, but Moscow looks forward to seeing what he comes up with.

West blocked post-quake aid to Syria for political reasons

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Humanitarian assistance to the people of Syria in the wake of last year’s devastating earthquake was blocked by Western nations for political reasons, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

Russian FM:

BRICS to consider expanding group in 2025

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – BRICS will look to bring more full-fledged members into the organization in 2025, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

Lavrov calls on West to abandon idea of Ukraine joining NATO

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The ban on the Russian language in Ukraine and the idea of the country joining NATO are unacceptable and must be abandoned, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

Russia FM warns Israel against targeting Iran nuclear sites

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – If Israel strikes Iran's nuclear facilities, it would be a very serious provocation, according to the Russian Foreign Minister.

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Iran, Russia, Turkey FMs condemn Israeli attacks on Syria

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – In a joint meeting, the foreign ministers of Iran, Russia, and Turkey condemned the Israeli attacks on Syria.

West Asia on cusp of major war, Lavrov says

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – The West Asia region is on the cusp of a major war, which "some people want very much," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

Kyiv still plans to attack Kursk NPP: Russian FM

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Photos of the Kursk nuclear power plant (NPP) published by Ukrainian media confirm that Kyiv has not abandoned its plans to strike the facility, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman announced.

Iran, Russia FMs to hold meeting in New York

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The top diplomats of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation are scheduled to hold a meeting in New York next week.

Top Russian, Egyptian diplomats discuss regional developments

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – In a phone conversation, the foreign ministers of Russia and Egypt discussed the recent regional developments.

Russian Foreign Ministry:

Haniyeh’s assassination is an unacceptable political murder

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Russia's embassy in Tehran reacted to the assassination of the chief of the political bureau of the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas Ismail Haniyeh, stressing that is “an absolutely unacceptable political murder.”

Moscow ready to provide venue for Yerevan-Baku talks: spox

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Russia is ready to provide a suitable platform for negotiations between representatives of Baku and Yerevan and will create maximally comfortable conditions for them, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Wednesday.