Raed Jaber

Raed Jaber
World Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attend the signing ceremony of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership agreement between their countries at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 17, 2025. (Reuters)

Russia–Iran ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ Treaty Takes Effect

Moscow and Tehran on Thursday officially brought into force their long-negotiated Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty, a move both sides hailed as a…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
World Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Ali Larijani, top adviser to Iran’s supreme leader on nuclear issues (The Kremlin) 

Tehran, Moscow and Beijing to Discuss European Threat of Sanctions ‘Snapback’

Russia, China, and Iran are holding crucial consultations in Tehran on Tuesday to coordinate their positions ahead of the European Troika meeting in Geneva…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
Arab World Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov (File photo – Reuters)

Moscow Reaffirms Dialogue with Damascus, Expects Respect for Russian Interests

Russia has reaffirmed its ongoing diplomatic and military dialogue with the Syrian government, stressing the importance of safeguarding its national interests,…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
World Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov. (Reuters file)

Russia Warns of Consequences for Striking Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

Moscow warned against military action targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure following US President Donald Trump’s threat to bomb the country if it fails to…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
Arab World Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov in Damascus at the end of January (RT)

Putin’s Message to Syria’s Al-Sharaa: A Step Toward Restoring Ties?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a message to his Syrian counterpart, Ahmad al-Sharaa, the Kremlin announced on Thursday, underscoring its…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
Arab World Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (R) and his Sudanese counterpart Ali Yusuf al-Sharif shake hands during press conference in Moscow, on February 12, 2025. (Photo by Maxim Shemetov / POOL / AFP)

Sudan, Russia Agree on Port Sudan Naval Base

Sudan and Russia have reached a final agreement on the establishment of a Russian naval base in Port Sudan on the Red Sea, Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Yusuf…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
Arab World Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov meet in Damascus in late January. (RT)

Moscow Ready to Contribute to Rebuilding Syria, Says Communication Channels ‘Effective’

Russian diplomats have shown increased optimism about dialogue with the new Syrian authorities and the possibility of agreements on a new framework for Moscow…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
Arab World Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks at the 14th Middle East Conference on the sidelines of Valdai International Discussion Club. (Sputnik)

Russia's Lavrov: Syrian Authorities Facing Challenges, National Dialogue Progressing Slowly

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov indirectly criticized Syria’s new authorities, stating that they have failed to initiate meaningful internal dialogue…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)