Putin says open to direct talks with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday he is open to the possibility of bilateral talks with Ukraine for the first time in years, as pressure from the United States builds on both sides to agree to a quick peace deal, CNN reported.

Putin signs strategic comprehensive pact with Iran, cementing long-term alliance

TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin ratified the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Iran and Russia on Monday, completing Moscow’s legislative process for the agreement.

Putin declares Easter ceasefire in Ukraine conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced an Easter truce in the conflict in Ukraine, according to the Kremlin, Al Jazeera reported.

Araghchi to deliver Leader’s message to Putin

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to travel to Moscow on Thursday to deliver a message from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, to Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

Trump has asked Putin to mediate nuclear talks with Iran: Bloomberg

TEHRAN – A Tuesday Bloomberg report details how the Trump administration sought Russia’s assistance to engage Iran over its nuclear program and regional influence.

Putin underlines stronger Iran-Russia cooperation in tourism and direct flights

TEHRAN - Russian President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral tourism cooperation and further direct flights.

Iran and Russia sign strategic cooperation treaty

TEHRAN – The presidents of Iran and Russia inked a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement during an official signing ceremony in Moscow on Friday. 

Iranian President to visit Russia on January 17

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to visit Russia next month to finalize a landmark agreement on a comprehensive strategic partnership between Tehran and Moscow, according to Iran's ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali.

Putin praises strengthening economic ties with Iran

TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin has highlighted the stability and reliability of trade and economic relations with Iran, expressing optimism about further growth in bilateral trade volumes.

Pezeshkian, Putin pledge coordination to restore stability in Syria

TEHRAN – Amid escalating tensions in Syria, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their commitment to coordinated efforts in combating terrorism and preserving Syria’s sovereignty.

Ukraine fires US missiles on Russian territory, Putin lowers nuclear threshold

Ukraine used US ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory for the first time on Tuesday, Moscow said, in an attack regarded by Russia as a major escalation on the war's 1,000th day.

‘Sincere and Strategic’

Iranian president highlights bilateral ties with Russia in meeting with Putin

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation between Iran and Russia, describing the relationship between the two nations as "sincere and strategic."

Iranian president to attend BRICS summit in Russia following invitation from Putin

TEHRAN– Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, along with a delegation, is set to attend the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, later this year.

Putin invited Pezeshkian to attend BRICS summit: envoy

TEHRAN- Iran’s ambassador to Moscow announced that the President of Russia has formally invited Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in Kazan and sign a Russia-Iran comprehensive agreement.

Putin calls for establishment of Palestinian state

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday told Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas that Moscow was “concerned” about civilian deaths in Gaza.

Russian president: Ukraine attacking civilians

Ukraine’s armed provocation on the Russian border aims to bolster Kyiv’s position in future talks, but talks with a government that attacks civilians make no sense, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

Putin warns U.S. against deploying long-range missiles in Germany

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the US that if Washington deploys long-range missiles in Germany from 2026, Russia will station similar missiles within striking distance of the West, the Guardian reported.

Pezeshkian pledges enhanced cooperation in calls with Russia’s Putin, Turkey’s Erdogan

TEHRAN – Masoud Pezeshkian, the newly elected President of Iran, has received congratulatory phone calls from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling a continuation and potential expansion of Iran's strategic partnerships.

Russia conducts mobile nuclear missile launcher drills

Russia's Defense Ministry said on Friday it was conducting drills involving Yars mobile nuclear missile launchers, less than a month after it held tactical nuclear weapons deployment exercises alongside ally Belarus.

Iran, Russia relations remains unchanging: Mokhber delivers Leader’s message to Putin

TEHRAN – During a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, Iran's acting president conveyed a message from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, emphasizing that the relationship between Iran and Russia is so deep and enduring that no changes in government can affect it.

Putin, Iran acting president discuss bilateral cooperation in key sectors

TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin and acting Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber engaged in a telephone conversation to discuss enhancing bilateral energy cooperation and advancing large-scale infrastructure projects.

Putin warns South Korea against arming Ukraine

Vladimir Putin has warned South Korea it would be making "a big mistake" if it arms Ukraine in the war against Russia.

Putin visiting N Korea

Russian President Vladimir Putin is making a two-day official visit to North Korea.

Kremlin criticizes western reaction to Russia's peace plan

The Kremlin said the West has reacted unconstructively to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposals for a new security architecture and peace talks with Ukraine.

Iran, Russia reaffirm strong ties, vow to deepen cooperation

TEHRAN - In a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, Iran's Acting President Mohammad Mokhber congratulated Russia on its Independence Day and emphasized the strategic nature of Tehran-Moscow relations, built on enduring principles. 

Putin offers conditional truce

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. Ukraine responded by calling Putin’s proposal “manipulative” and “absurd.”

Europe wants Iran to commit to JCPOA despite Washington’s withdrawal: Putin

TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly criticized the European trio (France, Germany, and the United Kingdom) for their hypocritical stance on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal.

Putin closely following Raisi helicopter incident: Russian official

EHRAN - Igor Levitin, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has said that the Russian government is closely following news related to the Iranian President’s helicopter incident at the highest levels. 

Putin: Russia not seeking Kharkiv capture

Russia is currently not seeking to capture Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv, President Vladimir Putin said.