Putin sends condolences after Khamenei’s death

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin met Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Aref in Moscow. Their government-level talks addressed bilateral cooperation and implementation of joint...

Putin and Pezeshkian met on the sidelines of the International Forum for Peace and Trust in Ashgabat. They discussed bilateral cooperation and regional issues, with both governments presenting the...

In a telephone conversation, Putin and Pezeshkian discussed practical cooperation, including energy and transport infrastructure, as well as Iran’s nuclear programme. The readout records topics...

Putin and Pezeshkian discussed Iran’s domestic situation and regional tensions. The Kremlin said Putin favoured de-escalation and political-diplomatic means and reaffirmed support for the strategic...

Russia’s Foreign Ministry condemned the US–Israeli military strikes on Iran and described them as armed aggression. Moscow warned that the attacks risked regional escalation. This was a public...

At Russia’s request, the IAEA Board of Governors convened a special session on the situation around Iran after the strikes. Russia’s representative condemned the attacks and argued that safeguarded...

During a further call, Putin repeated condolences and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a return to diplomacy. Pezeshkian thanked Russia for its political support. The Kremlin...

The Security Council adopted Resolution 2817, condemning Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. Russia abstained, saying the text was...

Putin sent Nowruz greetings to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and President Pezeshkian, calling Russia a loyal friend and reliable partner. The message reaffirmed public political support during...

Russian humanitarian deliveries reached Iran through Azerbaijan: the Russian Foreign Ministry reported seven trucks carrying food and 313 tonnes of medicines delivered by rail to the Astara...