Ukraine war

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.

Russia not interested in global conflict

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev says that Moscow is not seeking to ignite a global conflict.

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.

2nd round of trilateral Ukraine peace talks slated for Feb. 1

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – The Kremlin on Wednesday said that a second round of Moscow-Kyiv peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US will take place in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi on Feb. 1.

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.

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.

Hungary warns of escalation amid deployment to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó warned that deploying British and French troops to Ukraine poses a risk of escalating the conflict across Europe.

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.

Russia bombards Kyiv ahead of Zelensky-Trump talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine on Saturday, just ahead of what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as a crucial meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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.

Zelensky reveals revised 20-point US plan to end Russian war

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed details of the latest US-led plan to end the war in Ukraine, saying it had been agreed between negotiators from Kyiv and Washington and sent to Moscow for feedback.

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.

Trump says;

Talks with Russia, Ukraine going along okay

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump said that the negotiations involving Russia and Ukraine to resolve the conflict are going along okay.

EU extends sanctions on Russia for 6 more months

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The EU Council on Monday extended economic sanctions against Russia for six more months, in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Russia captures villages Vysokoe in Sumy, Svetloye in Donbass

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – The Russian forces have captured the villages of Vysokoe in the Sumy region and Svetloye in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Saturday.

Success of Ukraine peace talks hinges on West, Kiev: Putin

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Russia's President Vladimir Putin has stressed that the success of talks aimed to end the war in Ukraine hinges on the West and Kiev.

EU approves $90bln loan for Ukraine; Russian assets spared

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – European Union leaders agreed on Friday to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years

EU deadlocked on plan to turn Russian assets into Ukraine aid

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – EU leaders are locked in a dispute over whether to use Russia's frozen assets to finance Ukraine's defense, with Belgium and Italy warning of legal risks.

Russian army capture Gerasimovka Settlement in Dnepropetrovsk

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Russia's Vostok battlegroup liberated the settlement of Gerasimovka in the Dnepropetrovsk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.