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Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Russia tells US not to strike Iran
ST PETERSBURG: Russia is telling the United States not to strike Iran because it would radically destabilise the Middle East, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Wednesday, and Moscow said Israeli strikes risked triggering a nuclear catastrophe. Russia signed a strategic partnership with Iran in January and also has a relationship with Israel, although it has been strained by Moscow's war in Ukraine. A Russian offer to mediate in the Israel-Iran conflict has not been taken up. Ryabkov, speaking on the sidelines of an economic forum in St Petersburg, told Interfax news agency Moscow was urging Washington to refrain from direct involvement. 'This would be a step that would radically destabilise the entire situation,' Interfax cited Ryabkov as saying, and criticising such 'speculative, conjectural options.' The head of Russia's SVR foreign intelligence service, Sergei Naryshkin, has said the situation between Iran and Israel is now critical and Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure meant the world was 'millimetres' from catastrophe. 'Nuclear facilities are being struck,' she told Reuters, adding that the UN nuclear safety watchdog had already noted specific damage. 'Where is the (concern from the) entire world community? Where are all the environmentalists? I don't know if they think they are far away and that this (radiation) wave won't reach them. Well, let them read what happened at Fukushima,' she said, referring to the 2011 accident at the Japanese nuclear plant. Israel says it has struck Iranian nuclear facilities to prevent Tehran developing an atomic weapon. Iran denies seeking nuclear arms. RUSSIAN OFFER TO MEDIATE In a 20-year strategic partnership pact signed in January by President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Russia did not undertake to help Tehran militarily and is under no obligation to do so despite the countries' close military ties. Putin, who has already lost an important partner in the Middle East with the fall of Syria's Bashar al-Assad last December, spoke to US President Donald Trump by phone on Saturday. He offered Moscow's services as a mediator, which Trump said he was open to before demanding Iran's 'unconditional surrender.' A source familiar with US internal discussions said Trump and his team were considering options including joining Israel in strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. Sergei Markov, a former Kremlin adviser, has said the conflict - though opposed by Russia - could yield some benefits to Moscow including higher oil prices, more appetite from China for Russian oil because of difficulties sourcing Iranian oil and a reallocation of US military resources away from Ukraine.
Saba Yemen
2 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Russia warns U.S. against even considering military aid to Israel against Iran
Moscow – Saba: Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warned on Wednesday that direct U.S. military assistance to Israel could drastically destabilize the situation in the Middle East. The Russian news agency Interfax quoted Ryabkov as saying, "Russia warns the United States against providing such assistance to Israel, or even considering it." He added that "Moscow is in contact with both Israel and Iran." This warning comes as the Zionist aggression against Iran continues for the sixth consecutive day, with both sides exchanging airstrikes. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned on Wednesday of an imminent nuclear catastrophe in the Middle East due to daily attacks on Iran's nuclear infrastructure. In remarks to Sputnik on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Zakharova stated: "Israel launches multiple missile strikes daily on Iran's peaceful civilian nuclear facilities, which are under the supervision of IAEA monitors present there." She added: "Based on the statement issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry yesterday (Tuesday), we must realize that we are just millimeters away from disaster." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Israeli strikes on Iran risk ‘nuclear catastrophe': Russia
Listen to article Russia is telling the United States not to strike Iran because it would radically destabilise the Middle East, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Wednesday, and Moscow said Israeli strikes risked triggering a nuclear catastrophe. Russia signed a strategic partnership with Iran in January and also has a relationship with Israel, although it has been strained by Moscow's war in Ukraine. A Russian offer to mediate in the Israel-Iran conflict has not been taken up. Ryabkov, speaking on the sidelines of an economic forum in St Petersburg, told Interfax news agency Moscow was urging Washington to refrain from direct involvement. "This would be a step that would radically destabilise the entire situation," Interfax cited Ryabkov as saying, and criticising such "speculative, conjectural options." Read More: Trump says Iranians reached out but it's 'very late to be talking' The head of Russia's SVR foreign intelligence service, Sergei Naryshkin, has said the situation between Iran and Israel is now critical and Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure meant the world was "millimetres" from catastrophe. "Nuclear facilities are being struck," she told Reuters, adding that the UN nuclear safety watchdog had already noted specific damage. "Where is the (concern from the) entire world community? Where are all the environmentalists? I don't know if they think they are far away and that this (radiation) wave won't reach them. Well, let them read what happened at Fukushima," she said, referring to the 2011 accident at the Japanese nuclear plant. Israel says it has struck Iranian nuclear facilities to prevent Tehran developing an atomic weapon. Iran denies seeking nuclear arms. RUSSIAN offer to Mediate In a 20-year strategic partnership pact signed in January by President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Russia did not undertake to help Tehran militarily and is under no obligation to do so despite the countries' close military ties. Also Read: Erdogan backs Iran's right to self-defence, slams Israel's 'thuggery' Putin, who has already lost an important partner in the Middle East with the fall of Syria's Bashar al-Assad last December, spoke to US President Donald Trump by phone on Saturday. He offered Moscow's services as a mediator, which Trump said he was open to before demanding Iran's "unconditional surrender." A source familiar with US internal discussions said Trump and his team were considering options including joining Israel in strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. Sergei Markov, a former Kremlin adviser, has said the conflict - though opposed by Russia - could yield some benefits to Moscow including higher oil prices, more appetite from China for Russian oil because of difficulties sourcing Iranian oil and a reallocation of US military resources away from Ukraine.
Daily News Egypt
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre marks anniversary of BRICS creation
Russian officials and experts gathered in Moscow for the first-ever 'BRICS Day' to mark the anniversary of the association's creation, with a senior diplomat identifying the integration of new members as a key priority for the bloc. The event, held at the BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre, was timed to coincide with the anniversary of the inaugural BRICS summit in Yekaterinburg on 16 June 2009. A roundtable discussion titled 'BRICS Dialogue: Multilateral Cooperation as the Basis for a Multipolar World' was opened by Sergey Ryabkov, Russia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and the country's BRICS Sherpa. He said one of the key tasks at the current stage is integrating new members and partners into the group's existing cooperation mechanisms, adding that the role of BRICS as a 'centre of global gravity' will continue to grow. 'We are very pleased that Arab nations have joined BRICS in recent times and that African representation has expanded. We are seeing a strong Eurasian component within BRICS,' Ryabkov said. 'Latin America – particularly during Brazil'spresidency – is asserting itself actively, especially through the highly modern agenda proposed by the Brazilians. We support them and are confident the summit in Rio de Janeiro will deliver positive outcomes.' The event was held at the All-Russian State Library for Foreign Literature and co-organised by TV BRICS. Other speakers represented the Aleksander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund, the Institute of Asian and African Studies at Lomonosov Moscow State University, and the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts – GITIS, among other institutions. Janna Tolstikova, CEO of TV BRICS, described the BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre as a platform for shaping the humanitarian agenda of the association. Marina Zakharenko, Director General of the library, added that the institution provides extensive opportunities for projects related to the cultures of member countries. Experts at the event highlighted its role in fostering academic dialogue. Evgeny Kapoguzov, Head of the Research and Training Laboratory for the Study of BRICS Economies at Moscow State University, stated that such meetings enable experts to exchange ideas and identify common ground. 'It provides a basis for dialogue, for identifying closer points of cooperation – in exchange programmes, educational initiatives, and partnerships between BRICS+ libraries,' the expert noted. The event concluded with a cultural programme featuring music, poetry, and dance from BRICS countries performed by the group 'The Foreigners'. The BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre was established in October 2024 by the Library for Foreign Literature in partnership with TV BRICS to promote humanitarian cooperation, culture, science, and education across the member countries.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Russia tells US not to strike Iran, warns of nuclear catastrophe
Russia is telling the United States not to strike Iran because it would radically destabilise the Middle East, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Wednesday, and Moscow said Israeli strikes risked triggering a nuclear catastrophe. Russia signed a strategic partnership with Iran in January and also has a relationship with Israel, although it has been strained by Moscow's war in Ukraine. A Russian offer to mediate in the Israel-Iran conflict has not been taken up. Ryabkov, speaking on the sidelines of an economic forum in St Petersburg, told Interfax news agency Moscow was urging Washington to refrain from direct involvement. "This would be a step that would radically destabilise the entire situation," Interfax cited Ryabkov as saying, and criticising such "speculative, conjectural options." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Business Sneaker Loved by CEOs and NFL Stars Wolf & Shepherd Shop Now Undo The head of Russia's SVR foreign intelligence service, Sergei Naryshkin, has said the situation between Iran and Israel is now critical and Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure meant the world was "millimetres" from catastrophe. "Nuclear facilities are being struck," she told Reuters, adding that the U.N. nuclear safety watchdog had already noted specific damage. Live Events "Where is the (concern from the) entire world community? Where are all the environmentalists? I don't know if they think they are far away and that this (radiation) wave won't reach them. Well, let them read what happened at Fukushima," she said, referring to the 2011 accident at the Japanese nuclear plant. Israel says it has struck Iranian nuclear facilities to prevent Tehran developing an atomic weapon. Iran denies seeking nuclear arms. RUSSIAN OFFER TO MEDIATE In a 20-year strategic partnership pact signed in January by President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Russia did not undertake to help Tehran militarily and is under no obligation to do so despite the countries' close military ties. Putin, who has already lost an important partner in the Middle East with the fall of Syria's Bashar al-Assad last December, spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump by phone on Saturday. He offered Moscow's services as a mediator, which Trump said he was open to before demanding Iran's "unconditional surrender." A source familiar with U.S. internal discussions said Trump and his team were considering options including joining Israel in strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. Sergei Markov, a former Kremlin adviser, has said the conflict - though opposed by Russia - could yield some benefits to Moscow including higher oil prices, more appetite from China for Russian oil because of difficulties sourcing Iranian oil and a reallocation of U.S. military resources away from Ukraine.
