Ukraine

Russia’s charge d’affaires in US:

Ukrainian conflict moves towards settlement

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The parties of the Ukrainian conflict are moving towards a settlement of the conflict, Russia’s charge d'affaires in the United States Andrey Ledenyov said.

NATO allies chip in $2 bn for Ukraine arms as US aid dwindles

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Six NATO member states have contributed $2.06 billion toward the purchase of US military equipment and services for Ukraine since August 2025, according to a report.

New round of Russia-US-Ukraine talks to take place in Geneva

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – A new round of Russia-US-Ukraine talks on resolving the Ukraine conflict will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, on February 17-18.

Orban criticizes Brussels as threat to Hungary’s sovereignty

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Hungary should fear the EU, not Russia, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned, arguing that the bloc poses a “direct threat” to his country’s sovereignty.

Large Flamingo missile production line destroyed in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – One of Ukraine's Flamingo missile production lines was destroyed in a missile strike, Vladimir Zelensky announced at a news conference on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

Kremlin says:

Next round of Russia-Ukraine talks scheduled for next week

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – The Kremlin said on Friday that the next round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine is scheduled for the next week.

Orban says Ukraine is enemy of Hungary: report

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has branded Ukraine an “enemy” over its demands that Hungary stop buying Russian oil and gas.

US seeks to end conflict in Ukraine by summer: Zelensky

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – The United States is aiming to conclude the conflict in Ukraine by summer and will likely pressure Kiev to achieve this goal, Vladimir Zelensky says.

Ukraine reports conclusion of Abu Dhabi talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Consultations in Abu Dhabi between representatives of Russia, the US, and Ukraine have wrapped up, according to sources from Kiev.

Ukraine, Russia begin second round of US-brokered peace talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Ukrainian and Russian negotiators began a second round of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, seeking to advance efforts to end Europe's biggest conflict since World War Two.

Ukraine seeks to discuss ceasefire in Abu Dhabi talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Kiev would like to discuss the terms of a ceasefire in the next round of the Abu Dhabi talks.

NATO chief touches down in Kiev

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has arrived in Kiev and opened his visit with a speech at the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament.

Trump says Putin agreed to halt military operation for 1 week

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has said Russia's Vladimir Putin "agreed" not to conduct military operations against the Ukrainian capital for a week with a harsh cold snap forecast.

Germany cannot supply new Patriot systems to Kiev yet

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Germany has little room to act on the issue of providing Ukraine with additional air defense systems and, in particular, cannot transfer new Patriots, as it needs them itself, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said.

Russian air defense downed 52 Ukrainian drones over night

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed 52 Ukrainian drones over the past night, the Russian Ministry of Defense said.

Russia-US dialogue on irritants stagnating

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – The dialogue between Russia and the United States on irritants stalls, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says.

Hungary won’t allow Ukraine to join EU in next 100 years: PM

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban says that Ukraine is trying to influence the results of the upcoming parliamentary elections in Hungary.

Araghchi calls Zelensky ‘Confused Clown’ over intervention

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for interfering in Iran’s internal affairs, stating that the world has had enough of “Confused Clowns”.

Kiev enters fourth consecutive dark day

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – The blackout in Kiev continues for a fourth consecutive day, and the Kiev branch of energy holding company DTEK has announced new emergency power cuts in the Ukrainian capital.

Trump comments on whether he would attempt to kidnap Putin

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has said he would not issue an order to abduct Russian President Vladimir Putin, dismissing the notion as unnecessary when asked by reporters.

Zelensky will have to hide for rest of life: Medvedev

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Vladimir Zelensky will have to hide for the rest of his life following Ukraine's drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said.

Kiev to face retaliation for terrorist actions

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Kiev will face retaliation for its terrorist actions, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

Ukraine attacked Putin's residence with 91 drones: Lavrov

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Ukraine attempted to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod region, using 91 drones, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

Russia, US hold keys to resolving Ukraine conflict: Senator

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – The keys to resolving the Ukrainian crisis following negotiations between US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Zelensky lie with Moscow and Washington, while some European politicians will continue to "mess things up".

Trump describes talks with Putin, Zelensky excellent

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump described his meeting with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky in Florida and a phone call earlier on Sunday with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as excellent.

Zelenskyy to hold talks with European leaders amid new attack

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold talks with the European leaders on Saturday amid fresh strikes on Kiev.

Poll:

Zelensky would lose an election to his former top general

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky would overwhelmingly lose in a run-off presidential election to his former top commander, Valery Zaluzhny, according to a Socis poll published on Wednesday.

Ukraine claims fresh hit on Russian energy infrastructure

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Ukraine said its drones struck the largest Russian gas processing plant in the Orenburg region, which also processes gas from Kazakhstan’s Karachaganak oil and gas condensate field.

Russia says captured village in Ukraine’s Zaporizhia

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The Russian Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday its forces captured a village in eastern Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region.

Putin warned;

Admitting Ukraine to NATO to lead to Russia-US confrontation

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin warned his US counterpart, George W. Bush, back in 2008 that Washington’s intention to admit Ukraine to NATO would cause a long-term confrontation between Russia and the United States.