Ukraine war

Ukraine attack sends thousands in Russia into darkness

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – About 50,000 people were left without power in the Russian city of Belgorod on Friday after alleged Ukrainian missiles struck it overnight, the regional governor said.

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UNGA resolution on Ukraine fails to promote lasting peace

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – The permanent mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations has clarified its negative vote on a draft resolution concerning the Ukraine war.

Russia’s charge d’affaires in US:

Ukrainian conflict moves towards settlement

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The parties of the Ukrainian conflict are moving towards a settlement of the conflict, Russia’s charge d'affaires in the United States Andrey Ledenyov said.

Any new US strike on Iran is ‘playing with fire’: Lavrov

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that any new US strike on Iran is “playing with fire” and will have “serious consequences.”

New round of Russia-US-Ukraine talks to take place in Geneva

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – A new round of Russia-US-Ukraine talks on resolving the Ukraine conflict will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, on February 17-18.

Orban criticizes Brussels as threat to Hungary’s sovereignty

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Hungary should fear the EU, not Russia, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned, arguing that the bloc poses a “direct threat” to his country’s sovereignty.

Large Flamingo missile production line destroyed in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – One of Ukraine's Flamingo missile production lines was destroyed in a missile strike, Vladimir Zelensky announced at a news conference on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

Kremlin says:

Next round of Russia-Ukraine talks scheduled for next week

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – The Kremlin said on Friday that the next round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine is scheduled for the next week.

Orban says Ukraine is enemy of Hungary: report

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has branded Ukraine an “enemy” over its demands that Hungary stop buying Russian oil and gas.

US seeks to end conflict in Ukraine by summer: Zelensky

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – The United States is aiming to conclude the conflict in Ukraine by summer and will likely pressure Kiev to achieve this goal, Vladimir Zelensky says.

Ukraine-Russia talks ends without a breakthrough

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Ukraine and Russia concluded a second day of US-led talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday without a breakthrough towards ending Europe’s most deadly conflict since the second world war.

Ukraine reports conclusion of Abu Dhabi talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Consultations in Abu Dhabi between representatives of Russia, the US, and Ukraine have wrapped up, according to sources from Kiev.

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.