Turkey does not recognize Russian ‘annexation’ of Ukraine: FM

Turkey's foreign ministry also revealed that it does not recognize the results of the referendums on joining Russia held in the Donbas republics

Arab youth favors Russia, China, Turkey over US: Poll

Despite Arab youth favoring alliances with China, Turkey, and Russia, respondents say the US has the most influence in the Arab world

Russian FM meets GCC ministers at UN General Assembly

The foreign ministers of Russia and the GCC countries discussed several aspects of cooperation, including boosting economic relations

Ukraine downgrades diplomatic ties with Iran over drone deliveries to Russia

Iranian drones were spotted for the first time in the battlefield in Ukraine earlier this month, despite Tehran's official stance of not supporting an escalation to the war

Russia, Saudi Arabia enhance ties away from US

The US moral stance against MbS has negatively impacted its efforts to lower gas prices and effectively sanction Russia

Iranian, Turkish, Russian FMs meet to discuss Syria crisis

The foreign ministers reaffirmed their strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Syria

Erdogan to hold talks with Russian delegation over Mir payment system: Report

Turkish banks, Denizbank and Isbank, recently suspended the use of Mir payments after the US expanded its sanctions on Russia

Ukraine wants Israeli intel to verify Iranian support for Russia

Iranian drones were spotted for the first time in the battlefield in Ukraine earlier this month, despite Tehran's official stance of not supporting an escalation of the war

Iran to purchase, swap Russia’s gas through Azerbaijan

Iran will receive the delivery of some 15 MCM per day of Russian gas through pipelines from Azerbaijan

Two Turkish banks drop Russia’s Mir payment system following new US sanctions

US and EU officials have been pushing to sanction Turkey for its continued economic cooperation with Russia

Germany hopes to replace Russian gas with Qatari, UAE supply

As Europe heads towards a disastrous winter after banning the purchase of Russian fuel, the continent's largest economy is scrambling to find a way to shield its many industries

Largest Russian business delegation arrives in Iran

More than 750 meetings will be held in a period of three days to strengthen economic ties between Russia and Iran

Russia says 45 HTS fighters killed during airstrikes in northern Syria

The Turkish-backed armed group has been in control of Idlib since at least 2013

Can Iran push Russia to action in the South Caucasus?

Moscow and Tehran’s mutual ally, Armenia, is feeling the pressure of NATO-backed Azerbaijan’s assault on its sovereignty. It is in both countries' geopolitical and security interests not to allow Yerevan to fall

‘Samarkand Spirit’ to be driven by ‘responsible powers’ Russia and China

The SCO summit of Asian power players delineated a road map for strengthening the multipolar world

Under threat of sanctions, some Turkish hotels reject Russian credit cards

Despite several major Turkish banks adopting Russia's payment system, businesses in Turkey are expressing fear of being sanctioned by the west

US, EU increase pressure on Turkey over Russia sanctions

The increase in pressure comes amid a boost in economic and energy cooperation between Moscow and Ankara

Iranian and Russian presidents hold talks at SCO summit

Iran and Russia have recently deepened cooperation in order to bypass western sanctions

Qatar cannot replace Russia as energy source to Europe: Qatari Emir

During an interview with French media, the Emir also called on other Gulf states to prioritize dialogue with the Islamic Republic

‘If not US, Russia could sell us warplanes’: Erdogan

US President Joe Biden has said he would work to convince lawmakers to deliver the F-16 jets to Turkey’s air force

Algeria to discuss joining BRICS with Russia

The BRICS bloc represents an alternative to western economic hegemony, and can serve as a powerful tool to bypass economic sanctions

Russia will deliver humanitarian aid to Lebanon

The US embassy in Lebanon has on several occasions tried to block the crisis-hit nation from accepting aid from nations like Russia, Iran, and China

White House sanctions Iran for alleged drone deliveries to Russia

The new round of sanctions has been issued at a time when talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal have seemingly stalled

Egypt to adopt Russia’s Mir payment system: Report

Iran, Turkey, and Bahrain have also moved to implement the Russian payment system, ignoring western diktats to cut ties with Moscow

Asia’s future takes shape in Vladivostok, the Russian Pacific

Sixty-eight countries gathered on Russia's far eastern coast to listen to Moscow's economic and political vision for the Asia-Pacific

ISIS claims responsibility for bombing near Russian embassy in Kabul

This is the first time a foreign mission was targeted in Afghanistan directly, since the Taliban regained power in 2021

Iran plans to purchase Su-35 jets from Russia

Iran seeks to develop its military capabilities just as Israel has stepped up its attacks of alleged Iranian positions in Syria

Suicide bombing rocks Russian Embassy in Kabul, two diplomats dead

Taliban officials have launched an investigation, as no group has claimed responsibility for the attack

US ran covert propaganda campaign in Iran, Lebanon, Russia: Stanford University

The social media campaign aimed to influence public opinion across West Asia against Washington's 'adversaries'

Iran and Russia’s relations strategic, committed to UN Charter: Officials

The Russian Foreign Minister and his Iranian counterpart affirmed their commitment to the United Nations Charter and support of the Astana process to resolve the crisis in Syria