Ukraine

Zelensky discusses trilateral pact, drone deal with MBS

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has discussed a bilateral drone agreement and global food security with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS).

Russian drone factory director badly injured in car explosion

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was badly wounded when his car exploded, news reports said Wednesday.

Moscow claims 14 killed, 59 injured in Ukrainian drone attack

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Russia claimed the death toll from overnight Ukrainian drone attacks across the country rose to 14, while 59 people were reportedly injured, after authorities updated the number of casualties from the Krasnodar region.

Iraq dismantles sabotage teams affiliated with Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Several sabotage cells responsible for a series of bombings across Iraq were smashed by the country’s intelligence forces.

Kremlin spox:

Iran is able to defend its rights after Ukraine drone attacks

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says Iran has the necessary capabilities to defend its rights, commenting on Ukraine’s drone attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea.

Iraqi official:

Cells belonging to Ukraine carried out bombings in Iraq

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Iraq’s national security adviser said that new information points to “Ukrainian interference in Iraq”, with “cells belonging to Ukraine” carrying out bombings against Iraqi government facilities.

Senior lawmaker:

Ukraine will soon learn Iran hits back

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker warned that any attack on Iran "always comes with a cost," and said Ukraine would soon learn that Tehran does not leave actions against it unanswered.

Iran summons Ukrainian charge d’affaires over vessel attack

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry on Saturday summoned Ukraine’s charge d’affaires in Tehran over a Ukrainian military attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea that killed one sailor and injured another.

Araghchi, Kallas discuss reg., intl. developments in phone

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas held a telephone conversation late on Saturday to discuss the latest regional and international developments.

EU discussing new loan to Ukraine of 30-45 billion euros

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – The European Union is considering the possibility of providing Ukraine with a new loan of €30-45 bln in the event that the conflict continues after 2027.

Ukraine hopes to get at least $154 billion from West

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Ukraine expects to receive at least $154 billion from its Western allies until 2030 to ensure its survival amid the special military operation.

Ukraine intensifies drone strikes on Zaporozhye nuclear plant

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Ukrainian forces increased the number of drone strikes against facilities at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) last week.

Moscow maintaining private contacts with Kiev

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Moscow has maintained private contacts with Kyiv, Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov said.

Russia declares ceasefire from midnight May 8 until May 10

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Russian Defense Ministry announced a to-day ceasefire starting from May 8.

Easter ceasefire declared by Russia expires

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – The Easter ceasefire declared by Russia from 4:00 p.m. Moscow time (1:00 p.m. GMT) on April 11 until midnight (9:00 p.m. GMT) on April 12 has expired.

Easter truce announced by Putin coming into effect

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Russia will cease all attacks during an Easter truce, which will be in effect from 4:00 p.m. Moscow time (1:00 p.m. GMT) on April 11 until the end of April 12.

IRGC strikes warehouse of Ukrainian anti-drone systems in UAE

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – IRGC said Saturday that a warehouse storing Ukrainian anti-drone systems was destroyed in a missile operation in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

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.