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.

Iran, Russia demand urgent end to killing in Gaza: FM

TEHRAN- Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, has said that Tehran and Moscow demanded an immediate end to the conflict and slaughter in Gaza and the West Bank.

Raisi to meet Putin in Moscow on Dec. 7

TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will visit Moscow on Thursday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin confirmed on Tuesday.

Raisi, Putin, and Erdogan discuss growing tension in West Asia

TEHRAN- In two separate calls with his Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi discussed the Israel-Gaza war, the increasing tension in the region, and steps needed to be taken for de-escalation.

Putin praises ties with Iran as “very good”

TEHRAN- Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, has praised relations with Iran as “very good,” reiterating Moscow’s commitment to deepening ties with Tehran.

Iranian and Russian presidents discuss the Caucasus region

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi received a phone call from President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Tuesday in which they discussed many issues of mutual interest, including the situation in the South Caucasus region. 

Raisi backs Putin in face of Wagner insurgency: Kremlin

TEHRAN- The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi spoke on the phone on Monday about the situation in Transcaucasia, the Syrian settlement, and other global matters.