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Putin says Russia not to allow ‘color revolutions’ in neighboring countries

Speaking of the events in Kazakhstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that Moscow will not allow the “color revolutions” to take place on its doorstep.

Iran seizes opium hidden in screwdrivers bound for Europe

Iran’s customs officials have discovered and confiscated a large amount of opium hidden beneath the handles of screwdrivers in postal shipments bound for the United Kingdom.

Russia says not optimistic about talks with US

A top Russian diplomat says Moscow is not optimistic about the forthcoming talks with Washington. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Rybakov added Russia will not give in to US pressure or make any concessions ahead of the Geneva talks set for 10 January.

Russia slams US stance over Kazakhstan unrest

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has denounced remarks by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken over Moscow's involvement in Kazakhstan unrest. The top US diplomat has said Kazakhstan would have a difficult time getting the Russian forces, invited to quell the unrest, to leave the country.

US: Diplomatic solution possible over Russia-Ukraine crisis

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says a diplomatic solution is still possible to resolve the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Binken however warned Russia of “massive consequences” if it continues what he called aggressive actions in Europe.

Situation tense in Azerbaijan amid reports of rise in bread prices

The situation is tense in the Republic of Azerbaijan where the government plans to increase the price of bread due to what it calls a hike in global flour wheat prices.

Russia-led peacekeepers to be deployed to Kazakhstan

Peacekeeping forces led by Russia, will be deployed for a ‘limited’ period of time to stabilize the situation in Kazakhstan, the chairman of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has announced.

Pro-Palestine post by Harry Potter star sparks row

Emma Watson has been accused of antisemitism by Israel’s former ambassador to the United Nations after she posted a message of support for the Palestinian cause.

US: Some modest progress in Vienna talks

US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price says there was some progress in the last round of nuclear negotiations in Vienna.

Ulyanov: U.S. sanctions obstacle to progress in Vienna talks

Russia's chief negotiator to the Vienna talks says the issue of sanctions imposed by the United States against Iran is hampering the negotiations between the Islamic Republic and the P4+1 group.

Ex-UK diplomat: Assassination of Gen. Soleimani US ‘systematic deception’

Former UK Ambassador to Syria says the United States is establishing a record of systematic deception in its now-discredited public accounts of the assassination of Iran's anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and the capture of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.

US-Turkey top diplomats discuss normalization of ties

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu held talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken over phone on Monday. Normalization of bilateral ties as well as Russia-Ukraine tensions were discussed.

Raisi: Trump must face retribution over gen. Soleimani assassination

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says former U.S. president Donald Trump must be brought to justice and face retribution for ordering the assassination of anti-terrorism icon General Qassem Soleimani.

Biden says US will ‘respond decisively’ If Russia invades Ukraine

US President Joe Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the US and its allies "will respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine", according to a readout of a call between the two leaders provided by the White House.

Putin, Erdogan discuss Syria, South Caucasus

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have discussed over the phone a range of issues, including Syria and South Caucasus, according to the Kremlin.

Thousands of British troops discharged due to Iraq war mental crisis

More than 10,000 British forces have been discharged because of mental health problems over the past 20 years, mainly related to their involvement in the Iraq war, according to official figures.

Brits outraged over Blair knighthood, citing Iraq war crimes

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has recently received knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II. But, the move has sparked outrage from Britons who argue he should be in prison for his involvement in the Iraq War instead.

Russia FM: NATO turning Ukraine into foothold against Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says NATO is trying to use Kiev as a tool against Moscow. He added the alliance members are systematically transforming Ukraine into a military foothold against Russia.

Putin tells Biden sanctions could cause complete severance of ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a call with his US counterpart Joe Biden that relations between the two countries could be severed completely in the event the threatened "unprecedented sanctions" become a reality, Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov told reporters on Friday.

“Russia, China do not meddle with Iran’s stance in Vienna talks”

The top Russian negotiator in the Vienna talks has denied reports that Russia and China persuaded Iran to drop some of its demands in the talks.

Russia: Iran not stalling nuclear talks

Moscow sees no reason to accuse Tehran of stalling the Vienna negotiations on the return to the full-fledged implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on Thursday.

Blinken discusses Iran, Russia with E3 top diplomats

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks with French, German and British foreign ministers over Iran's nuclear program and Russia-Ukraine tensions, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said.

Iran negotiator: Good progress made in Vienna on sanctions removal

Iran's chief negotiator to the Vienna talks says good progress has been made regarding anti-Tehran sanctions removal during negotiations with the P4+1 group over the past days

Iran negotiator: Vienna talks going on well; US must first lift bans

Top Iranian nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani says if the parties to the Vienna talks reach an agreement, the US must first lift anti-Iran sanctions and then Tehran, after verifying the sanctions removal, will conduct its nuclear activities in accordance with the nuclear deal, JCPOA.

MEP praises Gen. Soleimani role in defeating Daesh

An independent Irish Member of the European Parliament (MEP) has lashed out at Washington and its allies for supporting militant groups in Middle East. He said Iranian anti-terror commander martyr Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani played a major role in overcoming Daesh terrorists.

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