Russia has mocked the US-led Group of Seven’s criticism of Moscow in their concluding joint statement while also making an ironic call for “stable and predictable” ties with the country.

Russia says it is closely observing the United States’ nuclear modernization activities to ensure their compliance with the New START nuclear arms control treaty.

Moscow says it relies on Tehran’s official statements instead of focusing on contents leaked with the aim of harming Iran-Russia ties.

Russia says its activities in the Arctic do not pose a threat to any country, and that the United States military is escalating tensions in the resource-rich region by conducting provocations.

The Russian Foreign Ministry has lambasted as “puzzling” the inclination of Western countries to resolve global issues of concern within a private circle without inviting Russia and China.

Russia rejects the United States’ allegations of link between Iran and the al-Qaeda that launched the September 11, 2001 attacks, saying Iran is a victim of terrorism and among pioneers in fight against terror.

Russia defends its envoy to Tel Aviv, who was summoned to the Israeli Foreign Ministry over an interview critical of the occupying entity, saying his remarks are perfectly in line with Moscow’s well-known position on Middle East issues.

Russia lashes out at the government of Germany for providing material support for the so-called aid group White Helmets, which is notorious for giving support to anti-Syria militant and terrorist groups.

Russia’s foreign ministry spokeswoman says Moscow will continue its cooperation with the Islamic Republic despite the US pressures and the difficult situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Russia has denounced as “unacceptable” a recent statement by France and Germany over the alleged poisoning of Navalny, saying it amounts to “blackmail”.