US Dollar Ditched in Iran’s Trade with Russia, Turkey
Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdonnaser Hemmati said the country uses the national currencies in the trade transactions with Russia and Turkey.
Putin: Russia Backs Talks between Venezuela’s Government, Opposition
Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro at talks in Moscow on Wednesday that Russia supported dialogue between the government and opposition to find a way out of Venezuela’s political crisis.
Russian Senator Links Trump’s Impeachment Inquiry to 2020 Election
Chairman of the Russian Federation Council’s Foreign Affairs Committee Konstantin Kosachev called in question the sincerity of the Democrats from the US House of Representatives, who have launched formal impeachment proceedings against US President Donald Trump.
UN Announces Formation of Syrian Constitutional Committee
A Syrian constitutional committee made up of government members, civil society and civil society has been finalized after almost two years of negotiations, the United Nations announced.
Venezuelan Leader to Visit Russia for Talks with Putin
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that he will head to Russia in the next few hours for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Maduro Thanks Russia for Supporting Venezuela’s Sovereignty
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro expressed gratitude to Russia for supporting the Latin American country’s sovereignty and for solidarity with its people.
Russia to Carry Out Additional Analysis of National Security Threats
Russia will have to carry out additional analysis of threats to national security and strategic stability with regard to US plans to arm its military forces with short-and medium-range missiles as soon as possible, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement.
US General Admits NATO Military Superiority over Russia Eroded
Gen. Joseph Dunford, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, admitted that NATO’s military advantage over Russia had eroded in past years.
Iran to bypass SWIFT for trade transactions: CBI governor
Governor of Central Bank of Iran, Abdolnaser Hemmati, said Wed. that the country is making efforts to further strengthen trade transactions via national currencies, and render SWIFT practically useless.
Russian Vehicles May Enter Iran’s Market
TEHRAN – The secretary of Iran Vehicle Manufacturers Association (IVMA) says the production of vehicles has dropped by 22% this year comparing to the same period last year and the main reason is lack of liquidity.