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Russian Stocks Slip After Iran Says Strait of Hormuz ‘Completely Open’ for Duration of Ceasefire

Rosneft shares fell by more than 4%, while Gazprom Neft dropped nearly 3%. Lukoil and Tatneft both saw declines of more than 2%.

Kremlin Repeats Offer to Take Iran’s Highly Enriched Uranium

Failed talks between Iran and the United States over the weekend dashed hopes of a swift deal to permanently end the war.

Putin Says Ready to Help Peace Efforts in Call With Iran President

Iran and the U.S. failed to strike a deal Sunday to end the war in the Middle East, but there was no immediate return to hostilities.

Kremlin Welcomes Iran Ceasefire Deal

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the warring sides should defend their interests in diplomatic talks rather than through military action.

War Fears, Higher Costs Hit Russians’ Appetite for Foreign Travel

Conflict in the Middle East and rising travel costs are dampening demand, even as the industry had shown signs of recovery earlier this year.

FM Lavrov Urges U.S. to Abandon ‘Language of Ultimatums’ and Negotiate Peace With Iran

In a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Lavrov also called on the U.S. to halt "illegal attacks on civilian infrastructure."

Strait of Hormuz Remains Open for Russian Ships, Kremlin Aide Says

Russia, China and India are reported to be among the five “friendly nations” allowed to use the waterway for commercial shipping.

opinion Dmitry Gorchakov

Another Russia-Linked Nuclear Power Plant Is at Risk From War. This Time, in Iran.

The Bushehr nuclear power plant is a civilian facility. But military strikes have come too close for comfort, risking a radiological incident.

Rosatom Prepares Final Staff Evacuation From Bushehr Nuclear Plant

A group of around 50 “volunteers” will remain at the facility to ensure that it remains operational, the state nuclear corporation said.

First Russian Translation of Khamenei Memoir to Hit Bookstores in April

The book was translated from Persian by writer and critic Alexander Andryushkin, who is known for his work on Iranian literature.

Russian Humanitarian Aid Shipments Arrive in Iran

The Russian Embassy in Tehran said Friday that food and medicine supplies were sent to Iran.

Russia Eyes New Windfall as Iran War Chokes Fertilizer Supplies

As the world’s second-largest fertilizer producer, Russia is well positioned to capitalize on the disruption.

Kremlin Denies Report It’s Sending Iran Attack Drones

Top spokesman Dmitry Peskov said information about reported drone shipments to Tehran was “fake.”

Russia 'Deeply Outraged' by Reported Strike on Iran Nuclear Plant Site

A projectile landed inside the Bushehr nuclear power plant's compound late Tuesday but caused no damage, Iran's atomic energy organization said, accusing...

Only Diplomacy Can Resolve Middle East War, Kremlin Says

Top spokesman Dmitry Peskov said negotiations between Iran and the United States should have begun “yesterday.”

Russia Condemns Reported Strikes on Iran Nuclear Site

Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called the attacks “irresponsible” and said they risked a “catastrophe” across the Middle East.

Putin Sends Nowruz Wishes to Iran Amid Ongoing War

Russia, a longtime Iranian ally, has condemned the U.S.-Israeli strikes on the country, which began on February 28, triggering the war.

Russia Offered to End Iran Intelligence Sharing if U.S. Halted Ukraine Support – Politico

Russia has expanded intelligence-sharing and military cooperation with Iran since the U.S.-Israeli attack on Tehran on Feb. 28.

opinion Sergei Shelin

Why High Oil Prices Won't Fix Russia's Budget Crisis

Rising fossil fuel prices may help Moscow avoid a worst-case scenario. But the core problems at the heart of Russia's economy remain.

Kremlin Condemns Killing of Iranian Security Chief Ali Larijani

Larijani had met with Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin in January amid a buildup of American forces in the Middle East.

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