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Kremlin confirms Ukraine talks paused, Zelensky says time to resume
Izvestia said the Kremlin had confirmed the pause. Zelensky said that it was time to resume peace talks and that Ukrainian negotiators would travel to the US on Saturday.
Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones, Zelensky says
Trump rejects Putin's proposal to move Iranian enriched uranium to Russia, end war - Axios
UN resolution condemning Iran leaves the country unexpectedly isolated - analysis
Russia accuses US and Israel of trying to drag Arab countries into wider Middle East conflict
Moscow accused the US and Israel of baiting Iran into striking Gulf allies to force them into a wider conflict. Russian President Putin offered to relay Arab concerns to Tehran.
China, Russia, Iran start 'BRICS Plus' naval exercises in South African waters
BRICS Plus is an expansion of a geopolitical bloc originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa - and seen by members as a counterweight to the US.
Iran's Khamenei has escape plan to flee to Moscow if regime falls amid protests - report
The plan, called "Plan B" by the British report, would include 86-year-old Khamenei and 20 close people, including family and aides.
Putin speaks with Iran president on nuclear program, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Shin Bet detains Russian foreign worker for spying for Iran, taking photos of infrastructure
Vitaly Zvyagnitsev, a 30-year-old Russian citizen who arrived in Israel with a foreign worker permit, was arrested in early December 2025 on suspicion of maintaining contact with Iranian operatives.
Russian and Iranian foreign ministers discuss Tehran's nuclear program, Moscow says
Russian FM Sergei Lavrov held a phone call with Iran's Abbas Araghchi to discuss Tehran's nuclear program.
New Zealand insurer kept Iran, Russia sanctioned oil flowing - report
New Zealand insurance, Maritime Mutual, aids in the trade of billions of dollars of Iranian and Russian oil.
Dangerous Iranian-Russian ties: An expiring UNSC resolution puts the world at risk - opinion
The expiration of Resolution 2231 is expected to affect the stability of the region, as Iran will be able to strengthen its military and nuclear power.
Iran stresses ties to Russia, China as it moves on from 2015 Iran deal
Iran is working with China and Russia as it seeks to move on from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or “Iran Deal.”
From isolation to alliance: Russia and Iran seal a 20-year strategic pact - opinion
The treaty covers cooperation in defense, trade, energy, science, and culture, aiming to deepen their political alignment while countering Western economic pressure and sanctions.