Ukraine

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No deal yet with US on further military assistance

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Kiev has not talked to Washington about a new package of military assistance, and there are no agreements currently in the pipeline, Vladimir Zelensky said.

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.

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.

US may sign mineral deal with Ukraine this week

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – The minerals deal between the US and Ukraine may be signed this week, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

Top US, Turkey diplomats discuss Iran on phone

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a telephone conversation and discussed Iran, the US Department of State said in a statement.

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.

China rejects military involvement in Ukraine war

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Ukraine’s claim that significant numbers of Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russia’s invading army is “totally unfounded,” a Beijing official said Wednesday.

Russia strikes Ukraine’s central arms artillery base

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – The Russian military struck at night Ukraine’s central artillery arms base and defense industry enterprises engaged in the production of UAVs, the Defense Ministry said.

Ukraine claims Russia kills 19 in Kryvyi Rih

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – A Russian attack killed at least 19 people including nine children in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih on Friday, local officials said, but Russia's Defence Ministry said it targeted a military gathering there.

US imposes more sanctions on Iran’s ‘shadow banking’, Yemen

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – The Donald Trump administration has blacklisted several more individuals and entities in a stated effort to impose “maximum pressure” against Iran and Yemen's Ansarallah Movement, where US warplanes have been bombing daily.

Militaries in France, Europe bracing for war with Russia

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Military officials in European countries are preparing for a potential confrontation with Russia as a hybrid conflict or even a direct war, a media outlet reported.

Trump says Ukraine talks see progress

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump is confident that talks on settling the conflict in Ukraine are making progress, he confirmed while answering reporters' questions at the White House.

Trump administration demands control over Ukraine's economy

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – The administration of US President Donald Trump insists on Ukraine signing an agreement giving Washington control over key economic projects, a newspaper reported, citing a draft document sent to Kiev.

IMF approves $400 mn tranche to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved providing Ukraine with another tranche worth $400 mn.

Turkey offers to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks 

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Turkey has announced its readiness to host the possible peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. 

Putin proposes temporary governance plan in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a plan on a temporary governing of Ukraine.

Russia, Ukraine agree to ceasefire in Black Sea: White House

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – Russia and Ukraine agree to ensure safe passage for commercial shipping in the Black Sea and stop military strikes, the White House says.

Kremlin refuses to disclose details of Russia-US talks

TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) –The details of talks between the US and Russia that took place in Saudi Arabia on Monday will not be made public, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.

Russia-Iran relations flourishing: Lavrov

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that his country is developing and deepening ties with friendly countries such as the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Russia's top security official Shoigu arrives in North Korea

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – A top Russian security official traveled to North Korea on Friday to meet leader Kim Jong Un, after North Korea recently reportedly sent additional troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine.

Ukraine claims Russians struck oil depot after Putin's call

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Ukrainian authorities claim that the Russian forces attacked an oil depot after President Vladimir Putin promised a halt to the attacks on energy infrastructure for 30 days.

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Russia downs four JDAM bombs, 141 Ukrainian drones

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Russian air defense systems have shot down four JDAM bombs and 141 unmanned aerial vehicles of the Ukrainian army over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Putin, Trump expected to talk next week

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – A conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, may take place next week, according to Steven Witkoff, the special envoy of the US President.

West can send troops to Ukraine without Russia’s consent

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron says that the West is able to send troops to Ukraine without Russia’s consent.

Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Ukraine said it was ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire in the war with Russia, as the US announced it would immediately lift its restrictions on military aid.

Russia should fire Oreshnik in retaliation for drone attack

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Moscow should employ its new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile system in response to a major Ukrainian drone attack targeting residential areas and civilian infrastructure inside Russia, a top MP has stated.

Ukraine says talks with US delegation begin ‘constructively’

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Talks between Ukrainian and US delegations in Saudi Arabia began "constructively," with discussions centered on securing a just and lasting peace, a senior Ukrainian official said on Tuesday.

Ukraine, US begin key meeting in Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Ukrainian and US delegates are starting their talks in Jeddah on March 11 in a meeting that will likely have a major impact on Washington's future support for Kyiv and any effort to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Drone attack kills two in Moscow Region, leaves 18 injured

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Ukraine’s drone attack killed two people in the Moscow Region and left another 18 injured, including three children, Russian Assistant Health Minister Alexey Kuznetsov said.