Iran Welcomes Putin’s Idea for Green Corridor in Coronavirus Fight
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif welcomed a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to create a green corridor for the global battle with the coronavirus pandemic.
Russia Slams US Policy on Iran amid Pandemic
Permanent Representative of Russia to Vienna-based international organizations Mikhail Ulyanov condemned US reluctance to ease its sanctions against Iran.
Spike in New Cases of COVID-19 in Russia
Russia has registered almost 100 new cases of COVID-19, the largest one-day increase of reported infections to date.
Russian Plane Takes Off for US with Coronavirus Help Onboard
A Russian military transport plane took off from an airfield outside Moscow early on Wednesday and headed for the United States with a load of medical equipment and masks to help Washington fight coronavirus, Russian state TV reported.
Moscow Slams Allegation of Disinformation Campaign on Coronavirus
The West's Russophobic obsession should have abated amid the coronavirus pandemic but baseless accusations continue, Russia's presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Russia to Limit Flights to UK, US, UAE
Russia PM instructed the Transport Ministry to introduce temporary restrictions on flights to the UK, USA and the UAE from March 20.
Ryabkov: Russia to keep helping to Iran with coronavirus
Russia Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in a telephone conversation with the Iranian ambassador that Russia will continue to assist Iran in the fight against coronavirus.
Oil prices result in budget deficit in Russia
Budget deficit in Russia could reach 0.9% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020 at current oil prices, Finance Minister, Anton Siluanov said.
Duma approves reform of presidential term limits
Duma parliament on Wednesday gave its definitive and overwhelming approval to constitutional changes that allow Vladimir Putin to potentially run for president again in 2024.
US envoy says all options on table to back Turkey in Idlib under NATO
America's special envoy for Syria told reporters in Brussels on Tuesday that the US may assist Turkey in Idlib within the framework of NATO.