Kiev

Kyiv hit by massive missile and drone strike, 9 killed

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – At least nine people have been killed in a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight, which also injured 63 people including six children.

Trump:

Zelensky says in his letter Kiev ready to sign resource deal

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Vladimir Zelensky said in his letter to the US president that Ukraine is ready to sign a minerals deal with the United States at any convenient time, Donald Trump said in his speech to Congress.

Kremlin says Kiev has no desire for peace

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – The Kremlin spokesman has said that Ukraine has no desire for peace, emphasizing that efforts of the United States and Russia alone are not enough.

Biden vows to arm Ukraine as much as possible

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden is trying to strengthen Kiev as much as possible during his remaining time as head of the country before Donald Trump, who won the election, comes to power in late January.

Kyiv still plans to attack Kursk NPP: Russian FM

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Photos of the Kursk nuclear power plant (NPP) published by Ukrainian media confirm that Kyiv has not abandoned its plans to strike the facility, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman announced.

Kyiv test-fires 1st home-grown ballistic missile: Zelensky

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Kiev military has recently carried out the first successful test of a domestically produced ballistic missile.

Russia has mothballed peace talks with Ukraine

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – As a result of the ongoing incursion of Ukrainian forces into Russian territory, Moscow has decided to put any peace talks over its war against the neighbouring country on hold, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

Russia hopes Armenia won’t follow in Ukraine’s footsteps

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Russia views Armenia as a brotherly nation and hopes it will not choose the path that the Kyiv once selected, Kremlin spokesman said.

US to maintain coalition of countries in support of Kyiv

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden says he will maintain a coalition of countries to support Ukraine and counter Russia.

Senior diplomat:

Kyiv should take realistic stance for talks with Russia

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – The Russian-Ukrainian talks will take place as soon as Kiev takes a realistic position, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told reporters at the Valdai Discussion Club.

Russia makes another real peace proposal to Kyiv

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – The Russian President has said that Russia will make another true peace proposal to Kyiv, but if Kyiv and Western capitals refuse it, as before, it is their political and moral responsibility to continue the bloodshed.

Zelensky sacks Ukraine's commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi and appointed General Oleksandr Syrskyi in his place.

Powerful explosions reported in Kiev

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) –  A series of powerful explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital of Kiev, the Strana news outlet said.

At least 7 injured in missile attack on Ukrainian capital

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) –  At least seven people were injured in a missile attack on the Ukrainian capital here on Friday morning, the city's mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram.

At least six explosions heard in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – At least six explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv in the early hours of Sunday.

US announces $250 million in fresh military aid to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – The United States has announced $250 million in fresh military aid to Ukraine after it was revealed that Washington has decided not to give diplomacy a chance to resolve the conflict between Russia and the ex-Soviet Republic.

US senator cheers hurting Russia at cost of Ukrainian lives

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – US Senator Mitt Romney has touted Washington’s strategy of trying to weaken Russia by providing massive military aid to Kyiv, allegedly degrading Moscow’s military forces while only Ukrainian troops are put in harm’s way.

Kremlin:

Ukraine war to not end till Kyiv serves as West’s tool

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Russia has dismissed the possibility of a peaceful settlement for the ongoing war with Ukraine, saying necessary preconditions for such a settlement are currently missing.

Russia says foiled Kiev drone attack on facilities

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – The Russian military has foiled an attempt by the Ukrainian military to attack facilities near Sevastopol, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.

Envoy:

Kiev seeks to draw NATO directly into Ukrainian conflict

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Moscow urges the US-led West to stop the Kyiv authorities from carrying out a terrorist attack on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant as Kyiv seeks to draw NATO directly into the conflict, the Russian Ambassador to thUS said.

Lavrov:

Sanctions to follow against Kiev over threats against Putin

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Russia hopes that sanctions against the Ukrainian leadership will follow over the threats against Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview published Saturday.

Talks possible only with Kyiv masters in Washington: Medvedev

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council sees no point in conducting negotiations on the situation in Ukraine at the moment because talks should be conducted only with the Kyiv government’s ‘masters’ in Washington.

EU's Borrell:

Ukraine war could end if West stops weapons supply to Kyiv

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Wednesday the Ukraine conflict could be stopped immediately if Western countries and its allies stopped providing military support to Kyiv.

NATO chief reportedly visits Ukrainian capital

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in Kyiv on Thursday for the first time after the Russian attack on Ukraine to show support for the Ukrainian government.

Italy, France to purchase about 700 missiles for Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Italy and France have agreed to jointly purchase about 700 Aster-30 anti-aircraft missiles so as to give them to Ukraine.

Tehran condoles Kyiv on helicopter crash

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani on Wednesday offered condolences to the Ukrainian people and government over the death of several people in the helicopter crash.

Aircraft crashes near Kyiv nursery leaving five injured

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – A number of children are feared injured after a helicopter crashed and sparked a huge fire at a nursery in Ukraine.

Massive explosions rock Ukrainian capital

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – A series of explosions were heard in Kyiv on Saturday morning before the air raid sirens were turned on.

Russian FM:

Political settlement possible, but not on Kyiv terms

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin says that Russia does not reject the option of political settlement in Ukraine, but it will not talk under Kyiv’s preconditions. 

Critical infrastructure hit in Kyiv as many cities bombed

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Ukraine’s presidency said missile strikes have been reported in many cities across the country after several explosions hit the center of Kyiv.