Ukraine

Ukraine has many things against it right now: Trump

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – US special envoy Steven Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner had a “very good” meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, but it remains to be seen what comes out of it, US President Donald Trump says.

Russian troops destroy Ukrainian special force group

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Russian troops have destroyed a battle group of Ukraine’s 225th separate assault regiment during an attempted counterattack near Alekseyevka in the Sumy Region.

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Russian artillery delivers over 100 strikes on Ukrainians

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Over the past day, Russian artillery has delivered more than 100 strikes on Ukrainian units, military expert Andrey Marochko says.

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China backs all efforts aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – China supports everything aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine and supports the signing of an all-encompassing and long-term peace agreement, Chinese Foreign Minister says.

Third Russian tanker attacked in Black Sea, Turkey says

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Turkish authorities said Tuesday a third Russian vessel bound for Georgia with a shipment of sunflower oil had come under attack, days after two similar attacks.

EU spends over 187 billion euros on Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – EU foreign policy chief says that the bloc has already spent over 187 billion euros to support Ukraine.

US, Ukraine yet to agree on final version of peace plan

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Washington and Kiev were unable to make a final decision on the draft peace agreement on the Ukraine conflict during their recent consultations, according to media reports.

NATO considering preemptive strikes to respond to Russia

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – The North Atlantic Alliance is exploring the possibility of preemptive strikes in response to Russia's alleged aggressive actions, says the head of NATO’s Military Committee.

US, Ukrainian officials meet in Miami before Moscow talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – US and Ukrainian officials will hold negotiations on Sunday morning in Miami before President Trump's envoys head to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, US and Ukrainian officials say.

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Europe being shut out of many aspects of US peace plan talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – The participation of European countries in the negotiation process on the US peace plan is limited and does not imply access to details on many aspects of discussions on the Ukrainian settlement, according to a media report.

Putin ready to ensure in writing no Russia attack on Europe

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is ready to guarantee in writing that Russia will not attack another European nation.

Russia drafts response to possible seizure of assets by West

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Russia’s response to the possible expropriation of its immobilized sovereign assets by the West has been drafted.

Trump says Russia, Ukraine discuss exchange of territories

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine are discussing the mutual exchange of territories.

Ukraine reportedly agrees to US-brokered peace proposal

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Ukraine has reportedly agreed to the framework of a peace deal brokered by the US,, which could be a significant first step toward ending the almost four-year war.

Erdogan, Putin discuss Ukraine conflict over phone

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, have agreed to intensify contacts between the two countries’ diplomats on settling the Ukraine conflict.

Trump optimistic over Ukraine peace deal: White House

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump remains optimistic that a Ukraine peace deal can be struck and that differences have narrowed.

Russia says EU's Ukraine plan 'unconstructive'

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – A Kremlin aide has described the EU plan for Ukraine and unconstructive and unsuitable.

EU to convene to discuss Trump’s 28-point plan for Ukraine

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – European Council President António Costa has convened a special meeting of all 27 EU leaders on Ukraine for 24 November on the sidelines of the EU-African Union Summit in Luanda, Angola.

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EU’s ability to pressure China over Ukraine is limited

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the European Union’s ability to pressure China regarding its position on the Ukrainian conflict is limited.

Ukrainian forces attack 2 thermal power plants in the DPR

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Ukrainian forces attacked two thermal power plants in the DPR region, the head of DPR says.

Ukraine to buy ‘up to 100’ French fighter jets

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Ukraine will purchase “up to 100” French-made Rafale fighter jets as well as anti-air defenses and drones from France, the Elysee Palace has confirmed.

EU disgusted with ‘endemic corruption’ in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – The EU is seeking concrete commitments from Ukraine in the wake of the bombshell corruption scandal implicating a close associate of Vladimir Zelensky, according to media reports.

At least 4 killed in Russia airstrike on Kyiv, dozens injured

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Russian air strikes pounded Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine overnight, killing several people and wounding dozens of others, Western media reported on Friday.

Russia says ready to resume Istanbul talks with Ukraine

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Russia is ready to resume negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul but Kyiv has not yet responded to earlier proposals, Russia’s charge d’affaires in Turkey Alexey Ivanov said on Wednesday.

Russia says thwarted Ukrainian, UK op. to hijack MiG-31 jet

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) announced Tuesday that it had foiled an attempt by Ukrainian intelligence service jointly with British handlers, to hijack a Russian MiG-31 supersonic fighter jet eqipped with Kinzhal.

Russia wants quick end to Ukraine conflict: Peskov

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Russia wants to end the conflict in Ukraine as quickly as possible but it is important to achieve the initial objectives, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.

Each Ukrainian owes almost $7,000

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Ukraine’s national debt per capita has reached a record $6,821, according to estimates by TASS.

Ukraine launches drone attack on Russia Black Sea port

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – A Ukrainian drone attack damaged and set ablaze a tanker and infrastructure at a major oil terminal in Russia's key Black Sea port of Tuapse overnight, authorities in the southern region of Krasnodar said on Sunday.