Ukraine war

Russia downs about 90 Turkish Bayraktar drones in Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – A Russian official revealed that Russian air defense systems have destroyed about 90 Turkish-made Bayraktar drones since the beginning of the country's special military operation in Ukraine.

Putin must be defeated to protect Western civilization: Soros

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – American billionaire and father of the Color Revolutions emphasized that as long as Russian President Vladimir Putin is not defeated in Ukraine war quickly, the West cannot save its civilization.

Russia warns of threat of Ukraine nuclear weapons development

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu says that there was a real threat of Ukraine manufacturing nuclear weapons and the means of their delivery.

Over 100mn people forcibly displaced worldwide: UN says

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Conflicts pushed the number of people forced to flee, violence, human rights violations and persecution over the staggering milestone of 100 million for the first time on record, UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) informed on Sunday.

Moscow bans Canadian PM’s wife from entering Russia

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Russia has banned Canadian Prime Minister’s wife Sophie Trudeau, Canadian air force commander Eric Jean Kenny and 24 other people, including officials and top managers, from entering Russia, the country’s foreign ministry said.

Ukrainian negotiator rules out ceasefire to Russia: report

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Ukraine on Saturday ruled out agreeing to a ceasefire with Russia and said Kyiv would not accept any deal with Moscow that involved ceding territory.

US’ Blinken discusses Iran, region with Saudi official

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman discussed Iran and regional developments with Saudi Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud in Washington on Saturday.

Moscow sanctions Biden, 962 other Americans

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Russia said on Saturday it was banning entry to 963 Americans including US President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and CIA chief William Burns.

Germany, Italy to pay in rubles to Russia

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Germany and Italy have allowed companies to open ruble accounts to pay for the Russian gas and oil.

Report:

UK wants to arm Moldova claiming to protect it from Russia

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Britain wants to send modern weaponry to Moldova under the pretext of protecting it from the threat of Russian attack, British media reported, citing Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.

Russia halts gas supplies to Finland

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Russia has halted its supply of natural gas to Finland, Russian media reported.

Amir-Abdollahian to Borrell:

Iran determined to reach strong, lasting agreement in Vienna

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Tehran is determined to reach a strong and lasting agreement in Vienna talks that aim to revive the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Russia says ‘nearing’ full control of Luhansk

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday Moscow was nearing full control of Ukraine's eastern separatist region of Lugansk.

US Senate approves $40bn aid to Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The US Senate overwhelmingly approved nearly $40 billion in new aid for Ukraine on Thursday.

Kremlin says Ukraine 'lacks will' to continue peace talks

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The Kremlin on Wednesday said that Kyiv authorities don't want to continue the peace talks which started.

Zionist regime war minister to discuss Iran with US officials

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Prior to his visit to the United States, Israeli war Minister Benny Gantz said that he would visit Washington to discuss Iran and Ukraine as well as increase security cooperation.

Over Finland, Sweden membership;

Erdogan says Turkey will not make same mistake twice

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Referring to the two Nordic countries' bid to join NATO, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his country will not make the same mistake twice.

Russian naval ships practice missile fire off Pacific coast

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The Pacific Fleet’s missile corvettes Inei and Smerch practised missile and artillery fire during drills off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Fleet Spokesman Captain 3rd Rank Ilya Kolesnikov said on Wednesday.

Ukraine, Russia peace negotiations suspended

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Russian and Ukrainian officials have said that negotiations on a solution to the ongoing war have been suspended as the process is mired in a stalemate.

Swedish foreign minister signs bid for NATO membership

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde has signed a bid for the country’s accession to NATO.

FM spox:

Iran not to allow any issue to disrupt Iran-Russia relations

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said that relations between Iran and Russia are strategic and Iran will not allow any issue to disrupt these relations.

US Senate backs Ukraine’s $40 bn aid package

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – A bill on the US $40-billion package of aid for Ukraine has been approved following an initial procedural vote in the US Senate, according to the live broadcast from the upper house of the American Congress.

Report:

Russia moving nuclear-capable missiles to Finland border

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Russian forces have reportedly begun moving nuclear-capable missiles towards its border with Finland.

US' Blinken, E3 FMs confer on Iran nuclear deal, Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – On the sidelines of a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Berlin, the US Secretary of State met with his German, French and British counterparts on the Iran nuclear deal and the latest developments in Ukraine.

Finland formally confirms intention to join NATO

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Finland has formally confirmed it intends to join NATO, abandoning decades of military non-alignment in a historic decision amid the Ukraine war.

UK FM Liz Truss urges formation of global NATO

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – British Foreign Minister Liz Truss urged the formation of a global NATO to watch out for India Pacific security.

Anatoly Antonov:

Russian embassy employees in US receive threats of violence

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Employees of the Russian Embassy in Washington receive threats, including threats of physical violence, and the operation of the embassy currently resembles a besieged fortress, Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov said.