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Abbas Araghchi & Russia

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Abbas Araghchi, serving as Iran's Foreign Minister, regularly engages with Russia as a diplomatic counterpart to strengthen bilateral ties and coordinate on regional conflicts.

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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, is on a diplomatic tour, blaming the United States for the failure of peace talks and discussing the Strait of Hormuz with Oman and Russia.
Russia: Russia is hosting Abbas Araghchi and Vladimir Putin has pledged Moscow's support to Iran in bringing the war to a close, emphasizing their strategic relationship.
Apr 26, 2026 · 57 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, as Iran's Foreign Minister, is the key figure conducting diplomatic consultations with various countries to address bilateral ties and regional issues.
Russia: Russia affirmed its support for Iran's interests and efforts to restore peace in West Asia during Abbas Araghchi's visit, underscoring its strategic alignment with Iran.
May 06, 2026 · 10 articles
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International
Abbas Araghchi: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attended the BRICS meeting and urged the bloc to condemn the United States and Israel for 'unlawful aggression' against Tehran.
Russia: Russia is a founding member of BRICS, and its top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, attended the meeting. Russia's war in Ukraine has exposed differences among BRICS members.
May 14, 2026 · 11 articles
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International
Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, as the Iranian Foreign Minister, attended the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting and met with Narendra Modi and S. Jaishankar.
Russia: Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, attended the BRICS meeting, representing the nation's engagement with the bloc.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, attended the BRICS meeting where the conflict involving Iran and its economic impact were primary discussion points.
Russia: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attended the BRICS meeting and discussed trade, investment, energy, and connectivity with India. Russia has become a significant crude oil supplier to India amidst the conflict involving Iran.
May 14, 2026 · 15 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, is expected to attend the BRICS meeting to advocate for condemnation of the United States and Israel's actions.
Russia: Russia is a BRICS member, and its Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is expected to attend the meeting, which is dominated by the Iran conflict.
May 13, 2026 · 11 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, is actively involved in diplomatic efforts, traveling to various countries and holding calls with regional counterparts to brief them on Iran's peace initiatives.
Russia: Russia is a longstanding ally of Iran, with President Vladimir Putin meeting Abbas Araghchi and offering words of support amidst the ongoing tensions.
Apr 27, 2026 · 50 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, highlighted the lack of trust as the main obstacle in negotiations with the United States and expressed openness to diplomatic help from China.
Russia: Russia launched a missile attack on Ukraine — Kyiv, resulting in 24 deaths and causing significant damage, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the ongoing war.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian Foreign Minister, met with Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments, and the ongoing tensions with the United States regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the US-Israeli war on Iran. He emphasized Iran's commitment to diplomacy and protecting its legitimate rights.
Russia: Russia was mentioned by Scott Bessent as a country that, along with China, should stop blocking initiatives at the United Nations regarding commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
May 05, 2026 · 38 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, is a key figure in the negotiations, expressing Iran's distrust of the US and seeking China's diplomatic assistance.
Russia: Russia has previously offered to take Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, a proposal that could be revisited if negotiations progress.
May 15, 2026 · 24 articles
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International
Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, has been actively involved in diplomatic efforts, visiting Russia and Pakistan to discuss Iran's proposals and position.
Russia: Russia, a key backer of Iran, hosted Iran's foreign minister for discussions on the war, though its specific assistance in the current negotiations remains unclear.
Apr 27, 2026 · 80 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, is a key member of the Iranian delegation, involved in preliminary meetings and conveying Iran's positions and concerns during the peace talks.
Russia: Russia is involved in diplomatic efforts, with its top diplomat meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and speaking to his Iranian counterpart, and has offered to hold Iran's enriched uranium.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, is actively engaged in diplomatic efforts, traveling between capitals like Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow to discuss peace talks, while expressing skepticism about US intentions.
Russia: Russia is a destination for Iranian diplomatic efforts, with Abbas Araghchi scheduled to meet with Russian officials, including potentially Vladimir Putin.
Apr 26, 2026 · 17 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, met with S. Jaishankar and Narendra Modi, and called for BRICS nations to unite against alleged United States bullying.
Russia: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was mentioned as having discussions alongside the India-Iran talks, indicating broader diplomatic engagement at the BRICS meeting.
May 14, 2026 · 16 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, is set to attend the BRICS meeting, marking the first high-level visit from Iran to India since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran.
Russia: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed participation in the BRICS meeting. Russia is a founding member of BRICS.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, stated that a lack of trust and contradictory messages from the United States are hindering ceasefire negotiations.
Russia: Russia's relations with China have deepened, and its president, Vladimir Putin, is set to visit Beijing. Russia is also involved in a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
May 16, 2026 · 7 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, is actively involved in diplomatic efforts, shuttling between Islamabad, Oman, and Russia to present Iran's peace proposal and seek support.
Russia: Russia is a longstanding ally of Iran, with President Vladimir Putin offering words of support to Abbas Araghchi during his visit.
Apr 28, 2026 · 47 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, is a key participant in the BRICS summit in India, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and advocate for regional stability amidst West Asia tensions.
Russia: Russia is a member of BRICS and is mentioned in the context of Iran's diplomatic engagements to consolidate regional support.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, carried Iran's latest peace proposal to Islamabad and visited Oman and Russia for discussions.
Russia: Russia, a long-standing ally of Iran, hosted Abbas Araghchi and offered words of support.
Apr 27, 2026 · 32 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, continued communication with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and dismissed criticisms from Friedrich Merz.
Russia: Russia condemned what it described as 'subversive external interference' in Iran's internal politics and warned against US military strikes.
Jan 13, 2026 · 7 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iranian Foreign Minister, claimed that US 'provocative actions and repeated ceasefire violations' are barriers to peace, and later stated the Strait of Hormuz was open after a ceasefire accord.
Russia: Russia, as an energy exporter, stands to benefit from higher oil prices caused by the conflict, leading the IMF to upgrade its economic forecast for the country.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, was welcomed by S. Jaishankar at the BRICS meeting.
Russia: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with S. Jaishankar to discuss the India-Russia Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership and other global issues.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, has stated that communications with the United States are ongoing despite public rhetoric, indicating a complex diplomatic situation amidst the protests.
Russia: Russia is identified as one of the economies doing business with Iran that will face 25% tariffs from the United States, impacting its trade relations.
Jan 13, 2026 · 9 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian Foreign Minister, is visiting China, providing an opportunity for Chinese officials to convey the United States' message regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia: Russia, an ally of Iran, has previously vetoed a United States-backed resolution at the International — United Nations Security Council regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
May 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, condemned U.S. military action as a 'clear violation' of the ceasefire and engaged in phone discussions with Pakistan's Foreign Minister.
Russia: Russia, as an ally of Iran, vetoed a prior International — United Nations Security Council resolution calling for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
May 04, 2026 · 139 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iranian Foreign Minister, confirmed that the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz would be allowed under Iranian military supervision as part of the ceasefire.
Russia: Donald Trump has previously used two-week deadlines in negotiations to end Russia's war with Ukraine, a pattern of behavior noted in the current Iran ceasefire.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's chief negotiator and foreign minister, traveled to China for talks, indicating Iran's engagement in diplomatic efforts despite rejecting US demands.
Russia: Russia's support is needed for a UN Security Council resolution that could impose sanctions or military action if Iran does not ease its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
May 06, 2026 · 31 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iranian Foreign Minister, accused the United States of 'reckless military adventure' and criticized its actions on social media.
Russia: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Russia to strengthen the partnership between the two nations.
Apr 27, 2026 · 49 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, visited China to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and sanctions, affirming Iran's commitment to peaceful nuclear energy.
Russia: Russia previously vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at opening the Strait of Hormuz, complicating international efforts to address the conflict.
May 06, 2026 · 23 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, is a key negotiator for Iran in the peace talks, traveling to Pakistan and other nations to discuss regional developments and peace efforts.
Russia: Russia's war in Ukraine is noted for its negative impact on the global economy, separate from the main event.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
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