Syria, Russia discuss cooperation on railway development
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Syrian and Russian officials discussed the possibility of Moscow assisting in the development of Syria’s railway network as part of a collaborative effort to modernize the country’s transport infrastructure. Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Badr on Thursday in Damascus had talks with Russian Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities Irek Faizullin, and Igor Levitin, an […]
Syria, Russia discuss developing military cooperation
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Syria’s Chief of General Staff Maj. Gen. Ali Al-Naasan discussed military issues with Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov and his delegation on Wednesday. Yevkurov is visiting Syria for several days to develop military cooperation that serves the common interests of both countries, according to Syria’s Defense Ministry. In June, Syrian Defense Minister Maj. […]
Russia eyes India’s regional aviation market, showcases civil aircraft at ‘Wings India 2026’
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Russia’s decision to showcase its civil aircraft, the Ilyushin IL-114-300 and the Superjet SJ-100, at Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad marks a new phase in India–Russia economic cooperation, with a clear focus on civil aviation, a report has said. The move signals Moscow’s intent to tap into India’s fast-growing regional […]
Iranian President praises Russia’s support at UN in phone call
Tehran, Jan 16 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday thanked his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for Russia’s support at the United Nations in a phone conversation, according to the Iranian President’s office. Pezeshkian praised Russia’s position in support of Iran’s “rightfulness” at the UN and other international organisations, stressing that his administration’s domestic policy […]
In New Year’s address, Putin says Russia believes in victory in Ukraine war
Moscow, Jan 1 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday told soldiers fighting on the front lines that Moscow remains confident of prevailing in Ukraine, even as the conflict stretches into yet another year with no clear end in sight. In a brief New Year address aired first in the Kamchatka peninsula, the easternmost Russian […]
Russia to toughen stance in talks after Ukraine’s alleged attack on Putin’s residence
Moscow, Dec 30 (IANS) Russia will toughen its position in the Ukraine negotiations following an alleged Ukrainian attack on the Russian presidential residence in the Novgorod Region, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday. The diplomatic consequences of the attack would be a hardening of Russia’s negotiating position, Peskov told reporters. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on […]
Russian State Duma Speaker blames EU, Biden and his supporters for Ukraine conflict
Moscow, Dec 23 (IANS) Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin on Tuesday blamed the European Union (EU), former US President Joe Biden and his supporters for the conflict in Ukraine, local media reported. At the last meeting of the fall session on Tuesday, Vyacheslav Volodin said, “The EU, Biden and his supporters are to blame […]
Talks on using Russian assets for Ukraine ‘increasingly difficult: EU official
Brussels, Dec 15 (IANS) The European Union’s discussions on financing future support for Ukraine, including a plan to leverage frozen Russian state assets, have become “increasingly difficult,” an EU official said on Monday. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas made the remarks ahead of the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council session […]
Not working on temporary respite, but sustainable peace: Russia
Moscow, Dec 11 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that Moscow will continue to work for its goals in Ukraine regardless of predictions made regarding the end of the war. He stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has clearly and unambiguously outlined the objectives of Moscow, the local media reported. “Our specific […]
Russia prioritises lasting peace in Ukraine over ceasefire: Kremlin
Moscow, Dec 10 (IANS) Russia prioritises lasting and sustainable peace in Ukraine over a ceasefire, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. Addressing a briefing, Peskov said that Russia is working on peace and not a ceasefire. Asked about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statement about Kiev being ready to establish “an energy truce,” he responded: […]
