Russia

2026-03-31 17:31

Lavrov says ‘old world order’ is crumbling, urges end to war on Iran

TEHRAN - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said the global system is undergoing a profound transformation, warning of a “teardown” of the “old world order” amid intensifying competition for international leadership.

2026-03-26 20:41

By Dr. Jin Liangxiang, Director, Center for Middle East Studies, SIIS

Iran’s anti-US-Israeli war: A conflict set to reshape the global order

SHANGHAI - The military campaign against Iran, spearheaded by the United States and Israel, is already demonstrating a potential to eclipse the Russia-Ukraine war in its long-term consequences for the global order. Despite recent signals from the Trump administration hinting at a desire for a ceasefire, the domestic political realities in both Israel and Iran make an immediate ceasefire unlikely. Regardless of its eventual outcome, this conflict is poised to inflict a deeper and more enduring scar on the international system than its predecessor in Eastern Europe.

2026-03-21 23:04

Putin says Russia Iran’s ‘Loyal ally’ in New Year message

TEHRAN- President Vladimir Putin of Russia used the occasion of the Persian New Year to reaffirm Moscow’s commitment to Tehran, describing the two nations as loyal allies facing shared challenges.

Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev talks to journalists after interagency consultations between Russia and IAEA, March 13, 2026. /VCG

2026-03-19 18:17

Moscow calls for creation of 'safety island' around Bushehr nuclear site as projectile hits it

‘If an incident happens to the plant, it would affect large number of regional countries’

A senior Russian official called on Thursday for the creation of a safety zone around the Russian-built Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran to prevent a major disaster, two days after a projectile struck within several hundred meters of its reactor.

2026-03-19 17:41

Bushehr nuclear facility targeted: IAEA chief

Russia condemns ‘utterly unacceptable’ attack on inner perimeter of nuclear plant

TEHRAN - Rafael Grossi, the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said on Wednesday that the Agency has received information from Iran and Russia that the Bushehr nuclear power plant had been hit by a drone.

2026-03-11 20:26

By Mehdi Soltani

BRICS and the test of strategic solidarity

The rapid expansion of BRICS has often been presented as a symbol of the emerging multipolar world order. By bringing together major economies from the Global South, the bloc has sought to challenge the dominance of Western-led institutions and promote a more balanced international system. Yet recent geopolitical developments have exposed a critical weakness in the structure of BRICS: the absence of meaningful strategic solidarity among its members.

2026-02-28 21:21

Ten critical questions following the U.S.-Israeli military assault on Iran

TEHRAN – On Saturday, February 28, 2026, the Islamic Republic of Iran became the target of a coordinated wave of military aggression by the United States and Israel.

The UN General Assembly adopts a resolution as the Ukraine war enters fifth year

2026-02-25 19:41

Iran affirms root causes of Ukraine war must be addressed

TEHRAN - The permanent mission of Iran to the United Nations has clarified Tehran’s negative vote on a draft resolution by the UN General Assembly concerning the Ukraine war that erupted in February 2022.

2026-02-24 21:57

By Mohammad Sarfi, Editor-in-Chief

What will Moscow and Beijing do with a potential proving ground?

Tehran — The international order, at least as we once understood it, should now be considered a thing of the past. What happened shortly after midnight on January 3 in Caracas was a symbolic marker of that shift. The United States government, in what can only be described as gangster-like conduct, abducted the lawful president of a sovereign nation and his wife. Donald Trump bluntly and brazenly declared that it was all about Venezuela’s oil.

2026-02-24 19:10

Ukraine war enters fifth year amid Western strategic miscalculations

TEHRAN – The morning of February 24, 2026, marked the 1,461st day of Europe’s largest land war since 1945, a milestone defined more by strategic exhaustion than by any credible path toward resolution.

2026-02-24 17:10

Russia investigates Telegram founder Pavel Durov for ‘assisting terrorism’

Russia stepped up its effort to assert authority over the Telegram messaging app on Tuesday, announcing in a state-run newspaper that billionaire founder Pavel Durov is being investigated in a criminal case involving accusations of assisting terrorism, Reuters reported.

2026-02-22 16:00

‘Moscow, Tehran to establish joint technological market’

TEHRAN – Lauding Iran’s achievements and progress in the technology sector, Russian Presidential Aide Andrei Fursenko has said that Russia and Iran intend to establish a joint market for technological products within a third country.

2026-02-21 15:31

Sanctions forge new path: Iran, Russia pivot to strategic energy alliance

TEHRAN- The Vice Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's Energy Committee, pointing to the development of oil fields and technology transfer between Iran and Russia, stated: "Investment by Russian companies in Iran's upstream projects, especially in gas and oil fields, in addition to providing financing, makes it possible to benefit from technical experience under sanctions."

Iran and Russia hold naval drills as the U.S. has amassed military assets in the region for a possible war with Iran

2026-02-21 13:21

Joint Iran-Russia naval drill concludes

TEHRAN - The joint naval exercise of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation has come to an end with the departure of the Russian Navy’s helicopter carrier.

2026-02-20 15:59

‘Russia interested in boosting scientific co-op with Iran’

TEHRAN – A Russian official has voiced his country’s interest in expanding scientific and academic ties with Iran to further technological cooperation between the two countries.

2026-02-18 23:21

Iran’s ‘inherent right’ to peaceful use of nuclear energy is non-negotiable: Araghchi

TEHRAN - Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated on Tuesday that Iran as a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) will not forego its right to nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, saying Tehran will not compromise on this right.

2026-02-18 23:20

Iran, Russia set to start naval drills in the Sea of Oman

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia will begin a joint naval drill in the northern Indian Ocean and the Sea of Oman on Thursday.

Russia’s energy minister, Sergey Tsivilyov

2026-02-18 23:15

Iran-Russia cooperation expanding in all fields, including energy: Russian minister

By Mona Hojat Ansari

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia have steadily deepened their ties over the past decade, driven by geographic proximity, overlapping regional interests, and a shared sense of pressure from Western policies that threaten their national security and economic stability.

2026-02-18 21:22

In interview with Tehran Times, Russia reaffirms strategic energy ties with Iran

Russia committed to bolstering trade, energy ties with Iran’

2026-02-18 18:08

Photo: Payam Sani

Russia committed to bolstering trade, energy ties with Iran’

TEHRAN- In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times on Tuesday (February 17), Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov underscored Moscow’s dedication to expanding trade and energy cooperation with Iran. The remarks came before the conclusion of the 19th meeting of the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Committee, which was hosted by Tehran.

2026-02-18 18:05

Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough

Talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US aimed at ending Moscow's war in Ukraine have concluded without a breakthrough, the BBC reported. The trilateral meetings, held in Geneva, went on late on Tuesday but only lasted two hours on Wednesday.

Larijani meets with Russia's energy minister

2026-02-17 23:02

Russian energy minister meets Larijani

TEHRAN – Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev held talks on Tuesday with the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani.

2026-02-17 22:49

Iran, Russia, and China deploy vessels for joint drill in Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN - Russia, China and Iran have deployed naval vessels for joint exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, Russian presidential aide Nikolay Patrushev announced on Tuesday.

2026-02-17 16:48

Tehran, Moscow target $10b trade amid calls to ease customs hurdles

TEHRAN – Iranian and Russian business representatives called for the removal of customs restrictions and faster trade procedures, setting a $10 billion target for bilateral trade over the next three years.

2026-02-16 15:58

By Ranjan Solomon

Putin adopts offensive stance to quieten US and Europe on Ukraine

GOA - Europe is facing significant, multifaceted threats and consequences due to its continued, robust support for Ukraine in the face of the ongoing Russian invasion. Reports from 2025 and early 2026 highlight intensifying risks. These consequences range from direct security threats and economic strain to political instability, as the conflict has become a watershed moment for the continent.

2026-02-15 16:37

‘Iran–Russia Joint Economic Committee meeting marks turning point in bilateral co-op’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has described the 19th meeting of the Iran–Russia Joint Economic Committee as a pivotal opportunity to deepen strategic ties between Tehran and Moscow and open a new chapter in bilateral economic relations.

2026-02-14 22:03

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