Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov says that a possible barter agreement between Moscow and Iran would follow UN sanctions rules and not U.S. rules. Siluanov said on April 11 in Washington, where he is attending an International Monetary Fund/World Bank meeting, that Russia acts on “the basis of decisions made by the UN that […]
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Exploding meteor over Russia injures more than 950
3,000 buildings damaged by meteor likely travelling at least 54,000 km/h A meteor streaked through the sky and exploded Friday over Russia’s Ural Mountains with the power of an atomic bomb, its sonic blasts shattering countless windows and injuring more than 950 people. The spectacle deeply frightened thousands, with some elderly women […]
Russia Warns U.S. On Iran Sanctions
Russia sharply has criticized new U.S. sanctions against Iran, saying the measures could harm Moscow’s ties with Washington if Russian companies are affected.
Russia wants Iran and Saudi Arabia in Syrian talks
Russia says the next international meeting aimed at finding a solution for the Syrian conflict should include Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Russia calls for delay in EU sanctions on Iran
Russia has expressed its opposition once more to EU sanctions on Iranian oil exports, just weeks before the embargo takes effect on July 1.
Syrian solution should involve Iran: Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Iran should be part of the international effort to resolve the situation in Syria.
Russia wants speedy resumption of nuclear talks
Russia wants nuclear talks between Iran and the G5+1 to be resumed “as quickly as possible.”
Russia’s Putin Says West Seeking ‘Regime Change’ In Iran
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has accused the West of seeking “regime change” in Iran under the guise of trying to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
Iran hails Russia, Chinese UN veto on Syria
Iran on Sunday welcomed the Russian and Chinese veto on a UN Security Council resolution condemning its ally Syria for its crackdown on dissent, the official IRNA news agency reported.
Iran nuclear expert buried as Russia warns on sanctions
BBC – The funeral of a nuclear scientist killed in a targeted car bomb attack has taken place in Tehran.