Russia Calls US Sanctions on Syria As Illegal
Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said the US unilateral coercive measures imposed on Syria and the so-called “Caesar Act” are illegal.
Russia: No convincing evidence on Iran role in Aramco attack
There is no convincing evidence in a UN report on Iran's alleged involvement in the attack on Saudi oil fields, a Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
Zarif heading for Moscow
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif heading a delegation left Istanbul for Moscow on Tuesday.
Russia, Turkey Postpone Talks on Syria, Libya
Russia and Turkey postponed ministerial-level talks which were expected to focus on Libya and Syria.
Putin: US Riots, Sign of Deep Crisis
The riots in the US show deep internal crises in this country, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Zarif to Russia, Turkey
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will travel to Russia and Turkey on Sunday and Monday, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced.
Rouhani urges UNSC to oppose US arms embargo
Rouhani on Wednesday urged UNSC members, especially veto-wielding China and Russia, to oppose a US "conspiracy" to extend an arms embargo.
EU, Russia reject US drive for permanent Iran arms embargo
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the US administration of unleashing a politically motivated campaign against Iran and is calling for “universal condemnation” of the US attempt to get the UN Security Council to impose a permanent arms embargo against the Islamic Republic.
US maximum pressure on Iran has no positive effect
Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov said that the US maximum pressure on Iran has not had any positive effect.
OPEC agree to extend oil production cuts through July
OPEC members and other key oil producers agreed Saturday to extend historic output cuts through July, as oil prices tentatively recover and coronavirus lockdowns ease.