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.

By Ge Lin

China and Russia's joint institutional innovation contributes to a dynamic world economy

At a time when global governance seems ensnared in the narrative of the so-called "Thucydides Trap"—the idea that a rising China will inevitably challenge, and potentially disrupt, the US-led global order—China and Russia are focusing on supplementing, rather than confronting, the Western-led post-Cold War global economic architecture through institutional co-creation.

EU unveils long-promised plan to quit Russian gas by end-2027

The EU on Tuesday unveiled a long-promised plan to phase out its remaining gas imports from Russia by the end of 2027, a challenge given Europe's continued dependence on Russian fossil fuels.

Russia needs to enhance cooperation with Iran in emerging technologies: presidential aide

TEHRAN –Russian Presidential Aide Andrei Fursenko has underscored the significance of promoting partnerships and collaborations with Iran in emerging technologies.

Putin announces three-day truce in Ukraine from May 8

Russian President Vladimir Putin has unilaterally declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to coincide with World War II Victory Day commemorations, the Kremlin said Monday, according to CNN.

Tehran, Moscow hold talks on promoting health co-op

TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi and Russia’s deputy health minister Oleg Salagay have discussed ways of enhancing ties in the health sector.

Russia says it has regained full control of Kursk from Ukraine

Russia's military says it has regained full control of the country's western Kursk region which was denied by Ukraine, BBC reported on Sunday.

Crimea will stay with Russia: Trump

The Crimean Peninsula will remain a part of Russia under a final settlement of the Ukraine conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump has said in an interview with Time Magazine published on Friday.

Iran, Russia ink MOU on cell, gene therapy

TEHRAN – The Pediatric Cell and Gene Therapy Research Center of Tehran University of Medical Sciences and the Federal State Budgetary Institution “Hematological Research Center” of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote scientific cooperation.

Putin signs strategic comprehensive pact with Iran, cementing long-term alliance

TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin ratified the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Iran and Russia on Monday, completing Moscow’s legislative process for the agreement.

Rubio says US will abandon Ukraine peace push if no progress 'within a matter of days'

U.S. President Donald Trump will walk away from efforts to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days unless there are clear signs that a deal can be done, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday.

Iran FM discusses bilateral cooperation, regional issues in Moscow

MOSCOW - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made a two-day visit to Moscow on Thursday with the primary aim of delivering a letter from Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Tehran, Moscow working toward full visa waiver, Lavrov says

TEHRAN - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that Iran and Russia are actively working toward abolishing visa requirements between the two countries, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties and boosting tourism.

Russian Supreme Court suspends ban on Taliban

Russia’s Supreme Court has suspended its ban on the Taliban, which it had designated for more than 20 years as “a terrorist organization”, Al Jazeera reported.

Russia’s Federation Council approves strategic comprehensive treaty with Iran

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, the Federation Council of Russia approved the Strategic Comprehensive Treaty between Russia and Iran, cementing the growing partnership between the two nations.

Turkey to host Black Sea security meeting

A high-level meeting focused on Black Sea security will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Naval Forces Command headquarters in Ankara, the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Sunday, Xinhua reported.

By Michael Kimmage and Sudha David-Wilp

The Zeitenwende is real this time

Germany’s defense upgrade is necessary but could upset Europe’s balance of power

For many years, Germany has needed to dramatically expand its defenses, and today, it finally seems ready to do so. When Russia annexed Crimea and invaded eastern Ukraine in 2014, Germany’s response was muted. Berlin held inconclusive talks with the Kremlin, imposed a handful of sanctions, and then quietly returned to business as usual with Moscow. After Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a Zeitenwende, or “turning point.” He promised to increase defense spending, send more aid to Ukraine, and rapidly reduce Germany’s energy dependence on Russia. In the end, the Zeitenwende was a turning point in name only. Hamstrung by coalition infighting, Scholz failed to overhaul Germany’s defenses.