US-Russia

US negotiator sure about reaching deal with Russia on Ukraine

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The US President's Envoy Steve Witkoff has expressed confidence in the possibility of reaching a deal on Ukraine.

Russia and US to hold new round of consultations in Istanbul

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The second round of Russian-US consultations on normalizing the operation of the two countries’ diplomatic missions will be held within days, the Russian media have reported.

Trump’s inner circle opposes new Putin call: Report

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump’s advisers are urging him to not call his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, before Moscow commits to a full ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict, American media have reported.

Third parties trying to derail US-Russia talks: Putin envoy

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Certain countries want to throw a wrench into the normalization of Russian-American relations, President Vladimir Putin’s investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, has said.

Ukraine ceasefire talks to resume Sunday in Jeddah: US envoy

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Talks on a ceasefire in Russia’s war with Ukraine will continue on Sunday in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has announced.

Hungarian FM hopes for US-Russia normalization of ties

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Hungary's foreign minister hopes that the upcoming talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump will lead to the normalization of their countries' relations.

US not to participate in any NATO military exercises: Report

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The US has reportedly informed NATO of its decision not to participate in military exercises in Europe beyond those already scheduled for 2025, raising questions about the future of Washington in the continent.

Russia to send back its ambassador to Washington

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Russia has announced it will appoint a new ambassador to Washington, signalling a further diplomatic thaw in relations just a day after Russian and American officials met in Istanbul to discuss strengthening ties.

First contacts with US administration raise hopes: Putin

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – The renewed contacts with the US administration raise hope, and there is a mutual desire to establish cooperation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

Russia strongly slams Trump's missile defense shield plan

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Russia on Friday condemned an executive order by US President Donald Trump to build a new missile defense shield, blaming the United States for trying to pave the wave for military confrontation in space.

Sergey Ryabkov:

Current atmosphere discourages Russia-US strategic arms talks

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Currently, the situation is not conducive for setting a new date for a session of the Russia-US consultative commission on the Strategic Offensive Arms Reduction and Limitation Treaty (New START), Sergey Ryabkov said Monday.