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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.

Russian Nuclear Chief Says Projectile Struck Iran’s Bushehr Power Plant

The UN’s nuclear watchdog said Iran had informed it that “a projectile hit the premises” of the nuclear plant on Tuesday night.

opinion Casey Michel

Russia Is Failing Its Allies When It Matters Most

Actions speak louder than words — and Moscow is even denying reports that it's supporting Iran at all.

Russian Urals Crude Delivered to India Nears $100 as Iran War Lifts Prices

The current level marks the highest since 2022, when Russia began exporting large volumes of oil to the Indian market after being hit by Western sanctions...

Russian Consulate in Iran’s Isfahan Closes After Deadly Weekend Attacks

The consulate in Isfahan was previously damaged in an attack on a nearby government building.

Moscow Piles Pressure on U.S. Over Oil Sanctions

The U.S. said it will temporarily allow the sale of oil from Russia that is at sea as nations scramble to boost supply and bring down prices.

Kadyrov Slams ‘Unacceptable’ Iranian Strikes on UAE

At the same time, he condemned the U.S.-Israeli offensive on Iran as a “treacherous attack during the holy month of Ramadan.”

After Iran, Russia Could Be Trump’s Next Target, Communist Leader Warns

“We’ll be torn apart worse than Yugoslavia, Iraq and Libya combined,” Gennady Zyuganov said in the State Duma.

Russia Helping Iran With ‘Advanced Drone Tactics’ – CNN

White House officials have sought to downplay earlier reports that Moscow is sharing intelligence with the Iranian military.

Russian Consulate in Central Iran Damaged in Airstrike

The Foreign Ministry called the attack a “blatant violation” of international norms and called on “all parties” to respect the “inviolability...

Russian Tour Operators Lose $37M in First 10 Days of Middle East War, Industry Group Says

The industry’s biggest financial blow may still lie ahead as tour operators prepare to refund customers for canceled trips.

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