Russia says not to stop cooperating with Iran despite U.S. threats

MOSCOW (Xinhua) - Russia will not stop cooperating with Iran in defiance of U.S. threats of sanctions, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Thursday.

JCPOA Joint Commission may meet in the near future

MOSCOW (TASS) - The Joint Commission on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on Iran’s nuclear program is considering the possibility of holding an in-person meeting in the near future, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told TASS on Tuesday.

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Russia says no one is allowed to implement UNSC resolutions selectively

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Thursday that no country is allowed to implement the United Nations Security Council resolutions selectively,

Iran, Russia highlight boosting ties

TEHRAN — Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali has discussed strengthening bilateral ties with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.

Russia, Iran to hold consultations on nuclear cooperation in spring: Ryabkov

VIENNA (UrduPoint News/Sputnik) - Moscow and Tehran will hold consultations on nuclear cooperation in the spring, and the future of the project of Iran's Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant re-purposing will be on the agenda, among other topics, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told Sputnik on Wednesday.

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Russia to safeguard its cooperation with Iran: Ryabkov

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Saturday that Russia will safeguard its cooperation with Iran against the United States’ sanctions.

Russia voices concern over full collapse of JCPOA

TEHRAN – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov voiced his country’s deep concern over full failure of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as Iran nuclear deal. 

Path of diplomacy still open but becoming more narrow: Araghchi

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that remaining signatories to the JCPOA should know that they have limited time for saving the deal.

Iran expresses positive view toward Russia’s Persian Gulf security proposal

TEHRAN – Tehran has expressed its positive outlook towards a Russia-proposed security plan to reduce tension in the Persian Gulf region.

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Chances of saving nuclear deal to increase if INSTEX is open to third countries: Russia

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Sunday that chances of saving the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, will increase if the INSTEX mechanism is open to third countries and to transactions with Iranian oil.

Tehran’s tanker seizure arguments more convincing than London’s: Moscow

TEHRAN – The Kremlin says Iran’s arguments for its recent seizure of a UK-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz were more convincing than those of London.

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Russian diplomat urges Europe to save nuclear deal

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov on Tuesday urged Europe to save the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Russia says ready to help offset U.S. sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN – Moscow says along with its partners it is prepared to take steps to counter new sanctions that the U.S. imposed on Iran on Monday. 

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Russia urges U.S. to drop Middle East troop plan and stop provoking Iran

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov urged the U.S. on Tuesday to drop “provocative” plans to deploy more troops to the Middle East and to cease actions that looked like a conscious attempt to provoke war with Iran.

Ryabkov refutes Bolton’s claim that Iran had a role in UAE oil tankers attack

U.S. pressure campaign meant to blackmail Iran: Russia

TEHRAN – Russia’s deputy foreign minister has said that Washington is exerting pressure on Iran in a bid to “blackmail” the country, adding that Washington does not seem to be sincere in its offer to engage in dialog with Tehran.

Tehran, Moscow discuss nuclear deal

TEHRAN – Russian Deputy Foreign Ministers Sergey Ryabkov held talks with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Wednesday, discussing the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Ryabkov to visit Iran to discuss nuclear deal

TEHRAN - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov is scheduled to visit Iran on May 29 to discuss the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

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Russia vows to continue cooperation with Iran despite U.S. sanctions

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has said that Moscow will continue cooperation with Iran, including in the nuclear field, despite the U.S. sanctions.

Iran’s satellite launch not against intl. law: Russian diplomat

TEHRAN - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Tuesday that Iran’s action in launching satellite is not against international law.

Diplomat calls Iran, Russia reliable partners

TEHRAN - Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi said on Friday that Iran and Russia are “reliable partners”.

Russian diplomat says SPV is essential to do business with Iran

TEHRAN - Sergei Ryabkov, the Russian deputy foreign minister, has said that Europe’s special vehicle purpose (SPV) is essential to do business with Iran, ISNA reported on Wednesday.