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Putin talks to Iranian president
The Russian leader has phoned Masoud Pezeshkian amid mass protests in the Islamic Republic
Jan 16, 2026 19:54
Moscow reaffirms ‘strategic partnership’ with post-Soviet states
The Russian Foreign Ministry has rejected claims of any aggressive aspirations as “outright speculation”
Jan 16, 2026 06:45
Western troops in Ukraine would amount to ‘foreign intervention’ – Moscow
Plans by Kiev’s backers to establish military hubs in the country are equal to an “escalation” of the conflict, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said
Jan 8, 2026 15:39
Moscow reacts after Zelensky appoints granddaughter of Nazi collaborator as adviser
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has slammed Kiev as “a haven for neo-Nazis”
Jan 5, 2026 15:34
Response to Kiev’s attack on Putin’s residence will not be diplomatic – Moscow
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Ukraine of targeting the Russian president
Dec 29, 2025 20:41
Russian politicians react to Ukrainian drone attack on Putin residence
Lawmakers have labeled the attempted strike an act of “state terrorism” and a bid to disrupt peace efforts
Dec 29, 2025 20:39

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