Vladimir Putin

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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.

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.

Russian FM issues statement on Araghchi-Lavrov meeting Wed.

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Tuesday, stating that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov will hold high-level meeting in Moscow on Wednesday.

Trip to Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan fruitful: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran says that his trip to Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan and meetings with officials and leaders of several countries yielded good results.

Erdogan tells Putin Turkey can host Ukraine peace talks again

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday he is "closely" following peace talks to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, adding that Ankara can host the peace talks.

Iran, Russia presidents meet in Ashgabat

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – The presidents of Iran and Russia held a meeting on the sidelines of the Peace and Trust Summit in Ashgabat on Friday.

Putin voices solidarity with Maduro amid escalated US actions

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated Moscow’s solidarity with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his government as the United States intensifies military and economic aggression against the Latin nation.

Iran, Russia presidents to meet in Turkmenistan: Ambassador

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran and President Vladimir Putin of Russia will meet in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, later this week, according to the Iranian ambassador to Moscow on Wednesday.

India, Russia urge dialogue to resolve Iran nuclear issue

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – India and Russia have stressed the need to resolve issues surrounding Iran’s nuclear program through dialogue, according to a joint statement released on Friday.

Russia, India target $100B in trade at record highs

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Moscow and New Delhi are working to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion, as the bilateral trade turnover has hit records.

Russia, India urge dialogue on Iran's nuclear program

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Russia and India have emphasized the need to resolve the situation involving the Iranian nuclear program through dialogue, as follows from their joint statement.

Russia disagrees with parts of US plan for Ukraine war: Putin

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin says some proposals in a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin, indicating in comments published Thursday that any deal is still some ways off.

Russia's Putin arrives in India for summit talks with PM Modi

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India Thursday to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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.

Putin's aide:

Putin-Witkoff talks constructive, very useful

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, were constructive, very useful, and substantive, according to Russian Presidential aide Yury Ushakov.

White House optimistic about Putin-Witkoff meeting

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The Whithe House is "very optimistic" as the US President special envoy Steve is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin later on Tuesday to discuss Ukraine peace plan.

Russia's Putin to meet US envoy Witkoff Tuesday: Kremlin

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks on Ukraine with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday afternoon, the Kremlin said.

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.

Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan on state visit

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a state visit. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov met him at the steps of his plane at the Bishkek Airport.

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.

Russia confirms it's received White House plan on ending war

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – The Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday Moscow has received the US proposal on the Ukraine war, adding that it may become the basis of a peace agreement.

US military officials visit Ukraine for potential peace talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Senior Pentagon officials have arrived in Ukraine to "discuss efforts to end the war" with Russia, the US military has said.

Meeting between Putin, Trump postponed: Kremlin

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The Russia-US summit in Budapest has been postponed, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said.

Putin, Netanyahu discuss Iran’s nuclear program in phone call

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Israeli regime's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation, during which they discussed the Iranian nuclear program.

Russia develops relations with Central Asia

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov says that Russia is developing its own relations with Central Asia.

Putin warns of reciprocal measures if US resumes nuclear weapons testing

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow will take “reciprocal measures” if the United States resumes nuclear weapons testing, amid heightening tensions between the two largest nuclear powers.

Putin orders logistics hubs on China, North Korea borders

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to build multimodal transport and logistics hubs along the borders with China and North Korea to strengthen infrastructure and trade routes in the Far East.

Putin, Xi tough, smart leaders, not to be toyed with: Trump

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – United States President Donald Trump has described Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping as “tough, smart leaders" who must be taken seriously. 

What to know about Poseidon underwater drone tested by Russia

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Russia successfully tested a nuclear-powered underwater Poseidon drone on Tuesday, Putin revealed. The following is the latest information about the torpedo, which is more like a sea drone.

Putin meets with North Korean FM in Moscow

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has met North Korea’s Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in the latest high-level engagement between the two countries.