Iran to use funds held in Iraq to buy COVID-19 vaccine
Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian says Iran will use its funds blocked in neighboring Iraq to purchase vaccines from Russia against the COVID-19 disease.
Russia bars eight EU officials from entry in tit-for-tat move
Russia has banned the entry into the country of eight officials from European Union member nations to retaliate against “illegitimate” EU sanctions imposed on Russian citizens.
US warship movements in Black Sea
Russia has expressed alarm about the presence of a US warship in the Black Sea while its naval forces were conducting military drills in the area, declaring that it was monitoring the actions of US Coast Guard Patrol Cutter Hamilton.
Iran, Russia intensify consultations as nuclear talks kick off
The Russian Federation has played a constructive role in the nuclear negotiations leading to the signing of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Even after the U.S. unilaterally withdrew from the deal Russia continued to play that role.
Syria backs Russia’s efforts to stand against West’s escalatory moves
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says his country supports Russian efforts to confront the escalatory steps taken by certain Western countries and the US-led NATO military alliance to provoke hostilities, especially in the eastern Ukraine region.
Saudi Arabia has shown ‘positive signals’ for dialogue
In a virtual meeting through Clubhouse social media platform, hosted on April 20 by Al-Jazeera analyst Ali Hashem, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh answered questions by reporters from credible media around the world.
Putin vows ‘harsh’ response to anyone crossing Russia’s ‘red lines’
President Vladimir Putin has warned Russia’s rival powers against threatening his country, vowing a tough response to anyone who crosses Moscow’s ‘red lines.’
Russia restricts flights over Black Sea, Crimea, as Ukraine tensions mount
Russia has restricted civilian flights over the Black Sea and the Crimean Peninsula, amid rising tensions with Ukraine and its Western supporters.
Some 200 Terrorists Killed in Russian Airstrike in Syria
Some 200 terrorists were killed and there were considerable material damages after a terrorist stronghold near the western Syrian city of Palmyra was bombed by Russian aircraft.
Trump warns over Biden moves encouraging Beijing Moscow coop
Former US President Donald Trump warned against steps by the Biden administration that would encourage cooperation between Russia and China.