Ukraine war

Venezuela, Chevron sign oil production contracts

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA signed contracts with the American oil company Chevron on Friday, media have reported.

EU training 15,000 Ukrainian soldiers: Borrell

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – In continuation of the European military and financial aid to Ukraine, the EU Foreign Policy Chief announced that the first group of Ukrainian soldiers are currently spending their training services in Poland.

FM Amir-Abdollahian:

Anti-Iran claims aim to legitimize West arms flow into Kyiv

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Rejecting claims about Iran's arms sales to Russia to be used in the Ukraine war, Iranian Foreign Minister said that such allegations are aimed at legitimizing the West's military assistance to Kyiv.

Russia to focus on nuclear arms infrastructure in 2023

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Russia will pay special attention to building infrastructure for its nuclear forces in 2023, Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday.

Hungarian FM warns NATO against turning into anti-China Bloc

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto warned NATO against turning into an anti-China bloc as the global security situation is already tense.

EU chief’s comment on Ukrainian military losses retracted

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Ursula von der Leyen had earlier said around 100,000 Kiev troops had been killed to date.

Russia:

Accusation on plan to produce Iran UAVs in Russia unfounded

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Statements that Russia is allegedly going to produce Iranian drones on its territory are unfounded, said Vladimir Yermakov, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's department for non-proliferation and arms control.

Pentagon:

US not to send Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine now

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – The United States currently has no plans of sending the Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine, Pentagon press secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder has told reporters.

Qatar to supply Germany with LNG under long-term gas deals

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Qatar is to supply liquefied natural gas to Germany under a 15-year deal as the European economic powerhouse scrambles to replace Russian gas supplies that were cut during the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Secret Ukrainian military delegation visits Tel Aviv

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Zionist media revealed on Monday that a senior Ukrainian delegation, which included a high-ranking military figure, visited the Israeli regime's capital last week.

Biden, Macron to discuss Ukraine, Iran, China in Washington

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron will discuss Ukraine, China, Iran, and the Sahel during the upcoming meeting in Washington, a high-ranking US administration representative said Monday.

In Bucharest;

NATO foreign ministers to discuss Ukraine, China

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – NATO's foreign ministers will gather for a meeting in Bucharest to discuss boosting assistance to Ukraine and the "challenges" from China.

UK confirms transfer of "Brimstone 2" missiles to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – The British Defense Ministry confirmed that it has provided “Brimstone 2” precision-guided missiles to Ukraine.

Protests against Czech aid to Ukraine in Prague

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Czech people have taken to the streets in the capital Prague to protest the government’s aid to Ukraine and what they consider as shortsighted trade and energy policies. 

UK claims;

Russia likely using cruise missiles without nuclear warheads

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Russia is likely removing nuclear warheads from aging nuclear cruise missiles and firing unarmed munitions at Ukraine, Britain's military intelligence claimed on Saturday.

Bagheri:

Iran, India taken neutral stand regarding Ukraine conflict

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani says Iran and India are two independent powers who have taken a neutral stance regarding the conflict in Ukraine.

Russia says it has 'faith' Ukraine operation will succeed

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Russia has no doubt that there will be a successful outcome of its special military operation in Ukraine, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday.

Switzerland adopts EU eighth sanctions package against Russia

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Switzerland followed the European Union and approved the eighth package of sanctions against Russian, the country’s Federal Council said on Wednesday.

European Parliament website hit by cyberattack: report

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – The European Parliament website was hit by a cyberattack on Wednesday shortly after lawmakers approved a resolution calling Russia a "state sponsor of terrorism," officials said.

US senators urge White House to send armed drones to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – A bipartisan group of 16 US senators has asked the President Joe Biden administration to consider giving Ukraine advanced drones to fight Russia.

Russia says Crimea drone attacks repelled

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Russian air defenses on Tuesday repelled two drone attacks in Crimea, including one attack targeting a power station, the regional governor said in a statement.

Tehran, Kyiv discuss alleged use of Iranian drones in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Experts from Iran and Ukraine have met to discuss the reports on the alleged delivery of Iranian drones to Russia to use in the Ukraine war.

Cuban president blames US, NATO for Ukraine conflict

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, who is on a visit to Moscow, believes that the United States and NATO are the main cause of the current conflict in Ukraine.

US gives Ukraine additional $4.5 billion in financial aid

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – The US Treasury announced on Tuesday that it would disburse $4.5 million to Ukraine in the coming weeks, according to a press release.

Germany deploying Patriot systems to Poland’s border

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Poland will station a German-provided, US-manufactured Patriot air defense system along its border with Ukraine, Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak said Monday.

Media confirms Russian captives executed by Ukrainians

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – An American newspaper has said it has verified the authenticity of videos that surfaced online last week, allegedly showing the execution of captive Russian soldiers by Ukrainian troops.

Kremlin rejects US claim Iran helping Russia building drones

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – "I don't know where they get this information," the Kremlin spokesman said in response to a claim by the American media about Iran and Russia's contract on the production of Iranian drones.

Zaporizhzhia attacks 'playing with fire': IAEA

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has condemned an attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

UN asks for probe into reports of Russians killed in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The United Nations is calling for a full investigation of all reported human rights violations in the context of more than 10 brutally executed Russian Prisoners of War (PoW) by the Ukrainian side.

Ukraine to jointly produce heavy weapons with six NATO states

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Ukraine will jointly produce and develop heavy weapons and military equipment with at least six NATO member states.