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.

Putin to meet Xi in Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will welcome Vladimir Putin to China on Thursday for the Russian president’s second visit in less than a year, according to CNN.

Putin signs decree on structure of new government

The new Russian government has retained 21 ministries, follows from the decree of President Vladimir Putin.

Putin replaces defense minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin has nominated an economist to replace longtime defense minister Sergei Shoigu as the country is trying to better utilize defense spending and harness greater innovation to win the war in Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin becomes President of Russia for the fifth time

Vladimir Putin took office as President of Russia after taking the oath of office in the Grand Kremlin Palace. The elected head of state will be in office for another six years – until 2030.

Russia announces nuclear weapon drills

Russia has said it will hold drills that will include practice for the use of tactical nuclear weapons, days after top European leaders voiced stronger military support for Ukraine.

Putin hails “tact and rationality” of Iran’s retaliation against Israel

Raisi: ‘We will respond to any action more fiercely, extensively, and painfully than before’ 

TEHRAN - Russian President Vladimir Putin has told his Iranian counterpart that Tehran’s response to Israel’s attack on its embassy in Damascus was the best that could be given, especially in the face of international inaction.  

Putin vows to punish sponsors of Crocus City Hall attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed retribution for those who sponsored the attack on Crocus City Hall.

Putin: BRICS is magnet that attracts many countries

The BRICS alliance has become a really powerful organization, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a talk on Thursday with participants of the World Youth Festival (WYF), the official website of the President of the Russian Federation said. 

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny dies in prison

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has died in prison, according to Russian authorities.