Russia and iran

Maduro's fall decimates the Russia-Iran-China axis in Latin America - opinion

Moscow's collapse, Beijing's shock, and Tehran's fury at Maduro's capture reveal just how catastrophic this loss truly is.

VENEZUELA’S PRESIDENT Nicolas Maduro sits with Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez during a rally in November 2025.
Russia's MiG-29 jet fighters of the Strizhi (Swifts) and Su-30SM jet fighters of the Russkiye Vityazi (Russian Knights) aerobatic teams fly in formation during a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia

Iran’s Air Force receives batch of Russian MiG-29s

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (L) attend a documents signing ceremony in Moscow, Russia; illustrative; January 17, 2025.

Russia to fund construction of new nuclear plant in Iran

Iranian Navy ships on a training exercise

A growing Iranian alliance: Iran, Russia, China come together for naval drills - analysis


Russia weaponizes winter in war with Ukraine, EU pushes back

President Zelensky spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, and reported that the two discussed "all the challenges of winter."

 Russian reservists recruited during the partial mobilisation of troops line up as they receive gear before departing to the zone of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in the Rostov region, Russia October 31, 2022.

Ukraine requests information on Russia-Iran weapons trade logistics

The Defense Ministry of Ukraine is seeking information on delivery points, warehouses and other infrastructure regarding the Russia-Iran weapons trade.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Tehran, Iran, July 19, 2022

Over 300 Iranian-made drones shot down by Ukraine to date - airforce official

The drones have become a key weapon in Russia's arsenal during its war in Ukraine and have often been used to target crucial energy infrastructure.

A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.

Russia is worried the UN will affirm its use of Iranian drones - analysis

If such evidence is found by the UN, it would be a major precedent. Russia knows this and will do everything to stop it.

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a ceremony to declare the annexation of the Russian-controlled territories of four Ukraine's Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, after holding what Russian authorities called referendums in the occupied areas of Ukraine that w

US house speaker Pelosi says Iran making 'big mistake' supplying Russia with drones

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Monday that Iran was making the world less safe by supplying Russia with drones to be used against targets in Ukraine.

 US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, August 10, 2022.

Lapid, Ukraine FM talk ‘serious problem’ of Russia-Iran cooperation

Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmtryo Kuleba discussed Iran and Russia’s cooperation in the latter’s war against Ukraine.

Prime Minister Yair Lapid at a weekly cabinet meeting, June 12, 2022

PM Lapid: Iran and Russia's relationship is a problem for the entire world

Prime Minister Yair Lapid called the relationship between Iran and Russia a serious problem in an interview with the Russian-speaking independent media outlet RTVI.

A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.

What’s the best way for Ukraine to defend against Russia’s Iranian drones?

Russia has been using Iranian-made drones to terrorize Ukrainians by attacking their cities during the war, meaning that Ukraine has to defend itself against this threat.

 A soldier takes a photograph of his comrade as he poses beside a destroyed Russian tank and armoured vehicles, amid Russia's invasion on Ukraine, in Bucha, in Kyiv region

Russia’s Iran-backed drone war on Ukraine reveals new tactics, demands - analysis

Russia has taken a sub-standard Iranian product, ostensibly designed for precision strikes, and is using it to terrorize Ukrainians.

 A view of drones during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 24, 2022

More Iranian suicide drones used by Russia downed in Ukraine

Ukraine's Air Force shot down five out of seven Iranian-made Shahed-136 drones that had been used to attack the Mykolaiv region.

 A part of an unmanned aerial vehicle, what Ukrainian military authorities described as an Iranian made suicide drone Shahed-136 and which was shot down near the town of Kupiansk, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, is seen in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, in this handout picture released September 13, 2022