Spanish PM accuses EU of ‘double standards’

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has accused the EU of double standards, noting that the bloc imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine conflict but has failed to take similar action against Israel for its war in Gaza.

Defence Minister says Russia supports Iran after airstrikes on US base in Qatar 

TEHRAN – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh and his Russian counterpart affirmed their nations’ strategic alignment against "aggressors" during a phone call Monday night, vowing coordinated action to punish those responsible for recent attacks on Iranian sovereignty. 

Russia says Trump has opened ‘Pandora's box’ by attacking Iranian nuclear sites

TEHRAN - Russia says U.S. President Donald Trump has opened a Pandora's box with its attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities and gambling with the "safety and well-being of humanity as a whole."

With Araghchi in Moscow, Iran and Russia forge united front against US-Israeli warmongering

TEHRAN - As Iran grapples with unwarranted and illegal attacks from both Israel and the United States, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi underscored the vital coordination between Tehran and Moscow on critical regional and nuclear matters.

Istanbul deal promises 'fulfilled': Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that Russia has fully met its obligations under the agreements reached with Ukraine in Istanbul, Anadolu Agency reported.

IAEA Board to hold extraordinary session on June 16 at Russia's request

TEHRAN - An extraordinary session of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in connection with the Israeli strikes on Iran will be held on June 16 at Russia's request, Russia's Permanent Representative at International Organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, said, according to TASS.

Iran, Chile friendly match confirmed

.TEHRAN – The Iran national football team are set to play a friendly match against Chile

Guardian Council approves strategic partnership treaty with Russia

TEHRAN – Iran's Guardian Council, the body responsible for ensuring laws align with the country’s principles and the constitution, has officially approved the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Iran and Russia. 

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Wagner’s Shadow and Russia’s Strategic Reach: Inside Sudan’s New Alliance

An exclusive Brown Land News interview and investigation. Top Russian analysts and Sudanese officials speak candidly about military cooperation, economic ties, the legacy of the Wagner Group, and the postponed naval base on the Red Sea—unveiling a rising alliance shaped by war, sovereignty, and shifting global power dynamics.

Commemoration of Alexander Pushkin held at Iran's National Library

TEHRAN – In an effort to strengthen cultural ties between Iran and Russia, a ceremony honoring the legendary poet and pioneer of modern Russian literature, Alexander Pushkin, was held on Tuesday at the International Conference Hall of the National Library and Archives of Iran.

Russia plans to boost economic and military ties in Africa

Russia is working to enhance its economic and military ties in Africa, Moscow has outlined.

Iran, Russia have elevated ties to ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’, says envoy 

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia have officially elevated their bilateral relations to a "comprehensive strategic partnership," marking a significant shift in Eurasian geopolitics, according to Russian Ambassador to Tehran Alexey Dedov. 

First drone attack reported in Siberia

Several drones targeted a military installation in Irkutsk Region on Sunday in what authorities say is the first such attack in Siberia. Governor Igor Kobzev confirmed the strike and said the incident occurred near the settlement of Sredny, about 150 km from Lake Baikal and 70 km from the eponymous regional capital. 

Seven countries attend Iran’s nanotech achievements meeting

TEHRAN – During a meeting held in Venezuela on Thursday, high-ranking delegations from Venezuela, Cuba, Russia, Serbia, Honduras, China, and Vietnam gained a deeper understanding of Iran’s achievements in nanotechnology and its applications, particularly in the healthcare sector.

Deputy FM talks multilateral, international matters with Chinese and Russian envoys 

TEHRAN – Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi held separate meetings with the ambassadors of China and Russia on Wednesday to discuss cooperation within BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), as well as the latest updates on Iran-U.S. negotiations.

Iran’s security chief joins 13th intl. meeting of senior security officials in Moscow

Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, arrived at Vnukovo Airport in Moscow on Tuesday afternoon to attend the 13th International Meeting of Senior Security Officials. Upon arrival, he was welcomed by Iran’s Ambassador to Russia and the Deputy Secretary of the Russian National Security Council.

Ukraine and Russia exchange hundreds of prisoners

Russia and Ukraine have completed the first phase of what is expected to be the biggest prisoner exchange since the start of the war, with almost 800 people released on Friday.

Iran, Russia underline development of environmental ties

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, and the deputy chairmen of the Federation Council of Russia, Konstantin Kosachev, have explored the potential of enhancing joint efforts in environmental fields.

Iranian Parliament ratifies strategic partnership treaty with Russia

TEHRAN – The Iranian Parliament has approved a landmark treaty on a comprehensive strategic partnership with the Russian Federation, marking a pivotal step in deepening ties between the two countries across a wide range of sectors.

Putin outlines results Moscow seeks in Ukraine

Russia is seeking to achieve “lasting and sustainable peace” by eliminating the root causes of the Ukraine conflict, President Vladimir Putin has said, in an extract of an interview released by Russia 1 TV on Sunday.

Iran to attend Nevsky Intl. Ecological Congress

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation will participate in the 11th Nevsky International Ecological Congress which is planned to be held from May 22 to 23 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Tehran, Moscow discuss boosting counter-narcotics co-op

TEHRAN –Iranian and Russian officials have explored the potential of promoting joint efforts in combating drugs.

Tehran, Moscow sign MOU on developing SDI

TEHRAN – The National Cartographic Center of Iran and the Russian Federal Service for State Registration, Cadastre and Cartography, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop spatial data infrastructure (SDI).

Russians and Ukrainians meet in Turkey for first talks in 3 years

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators met in Istanbul on Friday at their first direct peace talks in more than three years, under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War Two, Reuters reported.

Growing relations of Iran-Russia is ‘win-win situation’, says Kremlin spokesman

TEHRAN – Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has hailed the recent session of the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Cooperation Committee as a step forward in fostering a mutually beneficial partnership between Moscow and Tehran.

Putin’s Tehran visit in works, says Iranian govt spokesperson

TEHRAN – Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani announced on Monday that Tehran is finalizing preparations to host Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling another milestone in the deepening alliance between the two nations.

Iran dismisses 'baseless allegations' on missile launcher transfers to Russia as 'utterly absurd'

TEHRAN – Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations has vehemently rejected a Reuters report alleging Tehran’s plans to supply Russia with launchers for short-range ballistic missiles, calling the claims "utterly absurd" and part of a pattern of "baseless allegations" against the Islamic Republic.

St. Petersburg University to open branch in Tehran

TEHRAN – St. Petersburg State University of Russia will open a branch in the International Innovation Zone, northeast of Tehran.