Putin to meet Xi in Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will welcome Vladimir Putin to China on Thursday for the Russian president’s second visit in less than a year, according to CNN.

Putin signs decree on structure of new government

The new Russian government has retained 21 ministries, follows from the decree of President Vladimir Putin.

Putin replaces defense minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin has nominated an economist to replace longtime defense minister Sergei Shoigu as the country is trying to better utilize defense spending and harness greater innovation to win the war in Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin becomes President of Russia for the fifth time

Vladimir Putin took office as President of Russia after taking the oath of office in the Grand Kremlin Palace. The elected head of state will be in office for another six years – until 2030.

Russia announces nuclear weapon drills

Russia has said it will hold drills that will include practice for the use of tactical nuclear weapons, days after top European leaders voiced stronger military support for Ukraine.

Putin hails “tact and rationality” of Iran’s retaliation against Israel

Raisi: ‘We will respond to any action more fiercely, extensively, and painfully than before’ 

TEHRAN - Russian President Vladimir Putin has told his Iranian counterpart that Tehran’s response to Israel’s attack on its embassy in Damascus was the best that could be given, especially in the face of international inaction.  

Putin vows to punish sponsors of Crocus City Hall attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed retribution for those who sponsored the attack on Crocus City Hall.

Putin: BRICS is magnet that attracts many countries

The BRICS alliance has become a really powerful organization, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a talk on Thursday with participants of the World Youth Festival (WYF), the official website of the President of the Russian Federation said. 

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny dies in prison

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has died in prison, according to Russian authorities.

Iran, Russia demand urgent end to killing in Gaza: FM

TEHRAN- Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, has said that Tehran and Moscow demanded an immediate end to the conflict and slaughter in Gaza and the West Bank.

Raisi to meet Putin in Moscow on Dec. 7

TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will visit Moscow on Thursday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin confirmed on Tuesday.

Raisi, Putin, and Erdogan discuss growing tension in West Asia

TEHRAN- In two separate calls with his Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi discussed the Israel-Gaza war, the increasing tension in the region, and steps needed to be taken for de-escalation.

Putin praises ties with Iran as “very good”

TEHRAN- Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, has praised relations with Iran as “very good,” reiterating Moscow’s commitment to deepening ties with Tehran.

Iranian and Russian presidents discuss the Caucasus region

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi received a phone call from President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Tuesday in which they discussed many issues of mutual interest, including the situation in the South Caucasus region. 

Raisi backs Putin in face of Wagner insurgency: Kremlin

TEHRAN- The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi spoke on the phone on Monday about the situation in Transcaucasia, the Syrian settlement, and other global matters.

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Putin: Ukraine counter-offensive has ‘begun’

TEHRAN- Russian President Vladimir Putin says a Ukrainian “offensive” has begun, signaling the start of Kyiv’s long-awaited counter-offensive. 

Iran, Russia presidents hold phone talks

TERHAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi received a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin during which they discussed a variety of issues.

Raisi, Putin hold phone talks

TEHRAN – The presidents of Iran and Russia spoke over the phone on Wednesday to discuss a variety of bilateral issues, according to a statement by the Kremlin. 

Iran reiterates need for protecting political geography in Caucasus

 TEHRAN – A senior Iranian official has underlined the need to protect regional borders in the South Caucasus region, saying Iran will not accept any changes in that regard.

Raisi and Putin call for expanding infrastructure cooperation

TEHRAN - In a phone conversation with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin late on Saturday, President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran called for expansion of infrastructure ties, including strengthening and developing transportation lines in the Eurasian region in line with efforts to boost commercial and economic relations in the region.