Middle East Crisis: Russia Reacts Regions Calling: Who Is Putin’s Man for the Middle East? Tatarstan's head describes himself as a “coordinator of workings with the Islamic world.” What does that mean when the region is at war? Russian Embassy in Tehran Says It Evacuated Women and Children The dozens of people were taken across the border to neighboring Azerbaijan, after which a Russian Emergency Situations Ministry plane flew the group back... 1 Min read Over 150 Russian Tourists Stuck on Cruise Ship in Qatar as Middle East War Rages Passengers described days of anxiety as they received little clarity or assistance from either the cruise operator or the Russian Embassy in Qatar. 3 Min read Iran Has Not Asked for Russia’s Help, Kremlin Says Moscow is one of Tehran’s closest partners, but analysts say that the Kremlin is unlikely to offer substantial support amid U.S.-Israeli attacks. 1 Min read Russian State Media Slam U.S.-Israeli 'War Crimes' in Iran TV hosts accused the U.S. of using diplomacy as a cover for military action, warning that similar tactics could one day be deployed against Russia. 3 Min read Russia's Lavrov Urges De-Escalation in Call With Iranian FM Lavrov also stressed the need to "ensure the safety of the civilian population and civil infrastructure in all countries of the region." 1 Min read Russia Evacuates Citizens From Middle East as Iran Conflict Upends Air Travel Around 4,500 Russians are expected to return from the UAE and Oman via evacuation flights on Tuesday, the Transportation Ministry said. 2 Min read Rosatom CEO Warns of Rising Threat to Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant Rosatom said construction of two new units at Bushehr, Iran’s only operational nuclear plant, was suspended due to ongoing attacks. 1 Min read Russia’s Consulate in Dubai Calls Stranded Travelers ‘Orphans’ and ‘Anti-Social’ What appeared to be an AI-generated infographic refers to tourists stuck without money as “orphans or anti-social people with no friends or acquaintances... 2 Min read RT Arabic Office Damaged in U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Tehran, Network Says The Kremlin-funded network’s English-language website said the staff of RT Arabic was evacuated after the attack. 2 Min read Russia Says It Remains in ‘Constant Contact’ With Iran as Strikes Continue The Kremlin expressed “deep disappointment” that talks over Tehran’s nuclear program “deteriorated to the point of outright aggression.” 2 Min read Oil Jumps Above $82 After U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran, Boosting Outlook for Russia For Russia, a sustained rise in oil prices could provide a significant fiscal boost as Moscow continues to finance its war in Ukraine under Western sanctions... 2 Min read News Analysis Lost Investments, Jeopardized Influence: What the U.S.-Israel Attack on Iran Could Mean for Russia With Khamenei dead and the future of Iran’s hardline anti-Western government in doubt, Russia now finds itself in a position to lose greatly. 5 Min read OPEC+ Boosts Oil Output Sharply Amid Iran War Escalation Key producers including Russia agreed to an 'adjustment' of 206,000 bpd starting in April. 2 Min read opinion Once a Critical Partner, the Ayatollah's Fall Looks to Have Minimal Fallout for Russia’s War Russia wisely resisted over-reliance on Iran, onshoring much of the weapons manufacturing with which Tehran supplied Moscow. 5 Min read Putin Expresses Condolences to Iran's President Over Khamenei 'Cynical Assassination' He said Khamenei's killing in U.S.-Israeli strikes was “committed in cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law.” 3 Min read Moscow Urges Russians to Leave Iran, Warning of Regional ‘Catastrophe’ The Foreign Ministry said the strikes risk a "humanitarian, economic, and — this cannot be ruled out — radiological catastrophe." 1 Min read View more articles