Crises talks between Russia, Ukraine, France, Germany wrap up in Berlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is prepared to extend a humanitarian ceasefire in Syria’s Aleppo. “We have made clear our…
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Merkel tells Putin to ‘use influence’ to rein in Ukraine rebels
Berlin (AFP) – Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to use his influence to rein in pro-Kremlin rebels…
Syria; Russia’s trump card for Ukraine crisis
Alwaght– One of the most important issues that have recently received wide international attention is Russia’s entry into the war in Syria…
IRCS ready to aid wounded Ukrainians
TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Red Crescent Society will deliver medical and rehabilitation services to wounded people in Ukraine. During a…
Kerry, Putin to meet in Sochi to discuss Iran, Syria, Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi, Russia, on Tuesday to discuss Iran, Syria and…
Kerry’s visit to Sochi to meet with Russian FM Lavrov ‘symbolic itself’
US State Secretary John Kerry is set visit Russia’s city of Sochi on May 12 and is expected to meet with Russian…
Israel may send arms to Ukraine if Russia delivers S-300 to Iran – Reports
Israel reportedly may start sending arms to Ukraine in response to Russia’s decision to lift its embargo on the delivery of the…
Lavrov, Kerry discuss Ukraine, Yemen, Syria on sidelines of Iran talks
Lavrov and Kerry talked about the situation in Ukraine, as well as Yemen and Syria on the sidelines of the negotiations on…
German foreign minister heads to US to talk Ukraine, Iran
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister is heading to the U.S. for talks with American officials at a critical phase of the…
Afkham condoles with Ukraine government on victims of mine explosion
Tehran, March 7, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham on Saturday expressed condolence to Ukraine government on mine explosion and sympathized…
Kerry held ‘frank’ discussions with Lavrov on Ukraine, Iran, Syria
The meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and US Secretary of State Kerry in Geneva has been held second time since the…
Kerry and Lavrov to meet for Ukraine talks in Geneva
Top US diplomat John Kerry has arrived in Geneva for Ukraine talks with his Russian counterpart. Kerry will also push for a…
Kerry accuses Putin of “destabilizing” Ukraine
The United States has accused Russia once more of “destabilizing” Ukraine and warned of additional sanctions if Moscow fails to meet the…
Iran supports Minsk agreement on Ukraine crisis
Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed hope that the Minsk agreement to put an end to Ukraine crisis, Iran ’s Mehr…
EU imposes more sanctions on Russia over Ukraine crisis
The European Union has imposed fresh sanctions against high-ranking Russian officials as well as entities, accusing them of “undermining or threatening” Ukraine’s…
Iran reiterates support for restoration of peace to Ukraine
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham welcomed the recent agreement reached between the warring factions of Ukraine, and expressed the…
Lindsey Graham: Iran will look at America’s broken promise to Ukraine
Sen. Lindsey Graham is warning that two current foreign policy concerns might just intersect as the United States negotiates with Iran over…
For the United States, there’s no business like war business
The longer and bigger the war in Ukraine becomes, the more lucrative it becomes for US politicians and big business, says Alexandr…
US wants to dominate world: Russian FM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the United States wants to dominate the world, adding that attempts by the West to isolate…
EU agrees to press ahead with Russia sanctions policy
There will be no let-up in sanctions against Russia despite concerns about the economic consequences, the European Union decides. EU foreign ministers…
New anti-Russian sanctions possible if Minsk agreements ignored:White House
White House spokesman announced that additional anti-Russian sanctions may be imposed by Washington if Moscow fails to live up to the Minsk…
Russia sanctions ‘must be lifted now’ – Hollande
French President Francois Hollande is wary of the impact economic crisis in Russia might have on Europe. He has called for sanctions…
Russia to continue military upgrade: Putin
The Russian president says Moscow will continue its rigorous military upgrade, which includes its nuclear forces, amid escalating tensions with the West…
Merkel says Russia sanctions remain ‘unavoidable’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel stressed Thursday that Europe’s goal remains a free and whole Ukraine and that Western sanctions…
Observers: Human Rights Day will highlight ‘Horrific 2014’
LONDON—Wednesday is United Nations’ Human Rights Day. Many observers describe 2014 as a horrific year for human rights violations. War is the…
Lavrov accuses West of seeking ‘regime change’ in Russia
(Reuters) – Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the West on Saturday of trying to use sanctions imposed on Moscow in the Ukraine crisis…
Lavrov, Kerry discuss Iran, Ukraine by phone: Moscow
In a phone conversation Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry discussed Iranian nuclear program and current…
Obama, Putin circle each other warily in China
BEIJING (AP) — On the surface, President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin are all niceties – a pat on the…
UN: Death toll in eastern Ukraine conflict exceeds 4,000
TEHRAN (FNA)- More than 4,000 people have died in the conflict in Eastern Ukraine since its beginning, the United Nations Office for…
Winter to push oil prices up: Expert
TEHRAN Oct 27 (Shana)–The winter cold and rising Washington-Moscow disputes over Ukraine should lead to the upward trend of oil prices, said…
UN Security Council condemns killing of Red Cross Committee staff member in Ukraine
TEHRAN (FNA)- The UN Security Council strongly condemned the murder of a staff member of the International Committee of the Red Cross…
Russia cautiously optimistic on Iran nuclear deal
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Russian foreign minister says the delay in implementing Ukraine’s association agreement with the European Union leaves space…
Israel halts drone sale to Ukraine to avoid irking Russia, report says
Kiev was eyeing equipment that it could use against the Moscow-backed separatists, according to Channel 2. The Foreign Ministry has halted a…
US, NATO policies push world to brink of new Cold War – Duma Speaker
The Chairman of the State Duma has described as “cynical and irresponsible” steps taken by the United States and its allies which…
Fresh sanctions will freeze big foreign oil projects in Russia
(Reuters) – Fresh U.S. and EU sanctions imposed on Moscow will bring an abrupt halt to exploration of Russia’s huge Arctic and shale oil…
NATO expansion to Russian borders unacceptable: Lavrov
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – NATO’s expansion by pulling more Russia’s neighboring countries into the alliance is unacceptable, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.…
US cancels military drills with Russia
The United States has called off a military exercise with Russia over Moscow’s “intervention” in Ukraine, according to the North American Aerospace…
NATO states start sending arms to Kiev: Heletey
Ukrainian Defense Minister Valeriy Heletey has said NATO member states have begun supplying weapons to the country’s forces, despite a truce between…
Ukraine fights off attack on Donetsk airport by pro-Russia forces
Russian rocket launchers seen moving through eastern city as Ukraine’s PM says his country is in ‘stage of war’ with Russia Ukraine’s…
Russian ruble falls to record low against dollar
The Russian ruble hit yet another record low against the dollar on Thursday as the European Union prepared to hit Moscow with…