President Vladimir Putin says developing Russia's nuclear forces is now an "absolute priority" following the expiry of its last remaining nuclear treaty with the US.

Volodymyr Zelensky’s name appears more than fifty times in newly-released Epstein files, according to a leading Ukrainian opposition figure.

The Iranian foreign minister Abbas says Tehran is serious on achieving a fair and balanced deal with the US.

Iranian, Chinese and Russian diplomats exchange views on the latest nuclear talks.

The Kremlin reaffirms its commitment to deepening relations with Iran, while simultaneously urging all parties in the region to prioritize political and diplomatic solutions to resolve tensions.

The Russian foreign minister says any new US strike on Iran is playing with fire and will have serious consequences.

Russia’s ambassador to Tehran has slammed the United States and Israel over their “destructive policies”, warning that any aggression on Iran will have “unpredictable and devastating consequences” on West Asia and beyond.