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Ukrainian crash

Iran Confirms Russian-Made Missiles Downed Ukraine Plane

Iran had purchased the missiles from Russia as part of a $700 million contract.

Iran crash fallout

Russia Advises Aeroflot to Avoid Tehran at Night After Ukraine Airliner Crash

The Foreign Ministry recommended that Aeroflot perform flights to and from Tehran only in daylight hours.

shared desire

Russia and France Want to Safeguard Iran Nuclear Deal, Macron Says

Leaders of Britain, France and Germany called on Iran to return to full compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal.

opinion

Iran Admitted to Shooting Down Ukraine's Airliner. Why Hasn't Russia Done the Same With MH17?

Without owning up to its mistake, Russia will forever be remembered as the country that just kept lying.

Human Error

Iran Says Military Shot Down Ukraine Plane in Error, After Denial Drew Scrutiny Abroad

All 176 people on board were killed in the crash.

View from Moscow

Russia Reacts to Claims of Iranian Missile Downing Ukrainian Plane

“I believe that there are no grounds [for Trudeau] to make such statements,” one lawmaker said.

Explainer

Russian Missile System Suspected of Bringing Down Ukraine Airliner: Short Range, Fast and Deadly

"Once you shoot those things, it's over," a defense expert said of the Russian-made Tor missile.

Assigning blame

Iran Likely Downed Ukraine Airliner With Missiles, Canada's Trudeau Says

U.S. officials had earlier said they believed the plane was likely downed by a missile fired accidentally.

all options open

Ukraine Looking for Russian-Made Missile in Iran Plane Crash, Official Says

Ukraine is looking at various possible causes of the crash, including a missile attack, a collision, an engine explosion or terrorism.

IRAN PLANE CRASH

Russian Airlines Continue Flying Through Iranian Airspace

Flights have continued with minimal disruption despite other international airlines avoiding the region.

opinion

Dmitriy Frolovskiy

Russia’s Role in Syria is Changing

Moscow might face difficulties in promoting its vision of a political settlement, while competition with Tehran is growing.

Taking precautions

Russia Orders Mideast Safety Check After Iran Plane Crash, Missile Strikes

Prime Minister Medvedev has ordered Russian ministers to assess the safety of flights and tourism in the region.

risk of war

‘U.S. Can’t Help But Respond’: Russia Reacts to Iran Strikes on U.S. Bases

Russian lawmakers have cautioned against escalating tensions into a full-scale war.

opinion

Marianna Belenkaya

The Iran Crisis Can Be a Boost for Russia

If Syria becomes the setting for a clash between Washington and Tehran, it could be a major problem for Moscow.

opinion

Leonid Bershidsky for Bloomberg

Putin Now Needs a Plan B on Iran

Qassem Soleimani’s death may force a change in the Russian calculus involving Syria, Iran and Turkey.

CRISIS TALKS

Kremlin Says Merkel, Putin to Discuss Middle East Crisis in Moscow

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is traveling to Russia at Putin's invitation.

Iran crisis

Russia's Lavrov, Iran's Zarif Discuss Soleimani Killing

The two foreign ministers said such actions by the United States grossly violate the norms of international law.

RISING TENSIONS

Russian Senator Calls U.S. Killing of Top Iranian General ‘Worst Case Scenario,’ Expects New U.S.-Iran Clashes

Russian officials slam the killing of Major-General Qassem Soleimani and warn of growing antagonism in the Middle East.

'unprecedented exercise'

Russia, China, Iran Start Joint Naval Drills in Indian Ocean

Waters around Iran have become a focus for international tensions, with the U.S. exerting pressure for Iranian crude oil sales.

power games

Russia, China, Iran to Hold Joint Naval Drills on Friday

The drills are coming at a time of fraught tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

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