Russian FM visits Iraq to enhance energy cooperation

The Russian foreign minister and spokesperson of his Iraqi counterpart discussed food security, energy, and exchanged views on the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Ukraine demands Israel publicly condemn Russia, approve $500m loan: Report

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has previously warned his cabinet would revise the country's foreign policy to 'move away' from western diktats

Indian refiners purchase Russian crude in Emirati currency: Report

India has disregarded pressure imposed by western nations, and continues to engage in trade and energy cooperation with Russia

US blacklists more Iranian companies, cites drone sales to Russia

More than 22 countries have inquired about the possibility to purchase Iran's attack drones

Iran, Russia integrate banking systems

52 Iranian and 106 Russian banks integrated their interbank communication and transfer systems for trade and financial operations

A panicked Empire tries to make Russia an ‘offer it can’t refuse’

Realizing NATO’s war with Russia will likely end unfavorably, the US is test-driving an exit offer. But why should Moscow take indirect proposals seriously, especially on the eve of its new military advance and while it is in the winning seat?

Syria, Jordan boost border security under Russian auspices

There has lately been a surge in drug smuggling and militant activity on the Syrian-Jordanian border

Armed groups planning false-flag attacks in Syria’s Idlib: Russia

As Turkiye turns its back on the opposition to restore ties with Syria, extremist attacks are expected to stay on the rise

Russia, Syria reopen airbase after providing it with AD systems

Years after recapturing the base from ISIS militants, Syrian and Russian officials hope to use the base to defend against Israeli air force attacks on the country’s north

Pakistan will purchase Russian oil despite western threats of sanctions: Oil Minister

Moscow says the oil purchases will be carried out 'in the currencies of friendly countries'

Saudi Arabia to continue talks with Russia to stabilize oil prices

The price of Brent crude increased to $130 a barrel last year, and currently stands at $86.30 a barrel

Russian military delegation meets with Kurds in northern Syria: Report

Turkiye has reportedly rejected Washington’s plan to reform the SDF and merge it with a revived version of the former extremist group, the Raqqa Revolutionaries Brigade

Russia increases diesel shipments to Turkiye, Morocco ahead of EU ban

Europe still imports the main bulk of Russian diesel, filling tanks ahead of the deadline on 5 February

Russians become biggest buyers of Dubai real estate

In 2022, Dubai recorded more than 86,000 sales, surpassing the previous record in 2009 with 80,000 sales

Iran to receive Russian Su-35s ‘soon’: Official

Tehran has not acquired any new military aircraft since it purchased Russian MiG-29 Fulcrum jets in the 1990s

Russia, Jordan meet to combat drug trafficking from southern Syria

Despite improving relations between Syria and Jordan, drug trafficking from southern Syria into Jordan has increased significantly in recent months

Russia and its national Arctic passage: Pushing trade frontiers eastward

Ice-free Arctic routes created by climate change have opened up the first new global shipping route in a century. The Russian-developed water passage is bound to disrupt the lengthier Atlantic-centric routes for global commerce.

Majority of Turkish citizens favor good ties with Russia, consider US adversarial

Polls last year showed that close to 90 percent of Turkish citizens blamed the US and NATO for the war in Ukraine

Russian official accuses US of using Iranian drone deliveries to halt JCPOA

Mikhail Ulyanov's remarks came in response to US officials blaming Iran for the halting of the nuclear deal

Russia compares Al-Aqsa provocation to trigger of Second Intifada

In 2000, then-Israeli PM Ariel Sharon stormed the Al-Aqsa compound, resulting in hundreds of deaths and essentially triggering the Second Intifada

Turkish, Russian presidents hold phone conversation

During the conversation, Erdogan expressed hope that the project to transform Turkiye into a gas hub could move forward as soon as possible

Turkish, Russian forces could expand joint patrols in Syria

Meanwhile, the Turkish-backed Syrian opposition expressed their concerns over Turkiye's recent approach to the Syrian government

New Israeli FM signals policy shift on Ukraine, neutrality toward Russia

On 29 December, Russian President Vladimir Putin called for the 'strengthening of Russian-Israeli cooperation in all areas'

Putin calls for ‘strengthening of Russian-Israeli cooperation in all areas’

The relationship between Russia and Israel has soured over the war in Ukraine, with Russia warning Israel against weapons deliveries to Ukraine

Turkiye plans meeting of foreign ministers with Russia, Syria

The meeting between Syrian and Turkish defense ministers in Moscow on 28 December was considered the highest-level meeting between the two countries since the start of the war in 2011

Iran will receive dozens of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets

Experts say US sanctions failed to reach their ultimate objective of forcing Iran into major political and military concessions

Turkiye, Syria, Russia hold first high-level talks since 2011

The Russian Ministry has indicated that 'the parties stressed the constructive nature of the dialogue held in this format and the need to continue it in order to stabilize Syria'

Turkiye seeks Russian approval for air offensive in northern Syria

Turkiye has been preparing a new invasion of northern Syria to target US-sponsored Kurdish groups

Major Russian bank introduces transaction service with Iran

Lately, Iran and Russia have been stepping up banking and trade cooperation in an effort to confront an aggressive western sanction policy

Syria boosts grain imports from Russia-annexed Crimea

Ukraine claims that the grain headed for the war-torn country has been ‘stolen’ from Crimea by Russia