Russian Prosecutor General's Office bans activities of Amnesty International as "undesirable."

Moscow rejects any claims of Russia’s ‘interference’ in Romania’s election.

A high-level Iranian media delegation visited Moscow this week to enhance strategic media cooperation between the two countries.

Ukraine and Russia appear deadlocked over next steps in effort to end the war after President Vladimir Putin rejected a face-to-face meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Turkey. 

The European Union enacts new sanctions against Russia, while warning of additional measures if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.

The Iranian government spokesperson says arrangements are being made for a visit by Russian President Putin to Tehran.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for resuming direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, “without preconditions,” seeking a comprehensive, long-lasting peace agreement in place of an armistice that allows Ukraine to rebuild and rearm.