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UAE and Russian Presidents Discuss Bilateral Ties and Regional Security
UAE and Russian Presidents Discuss Bilateral Ties and Regional Security ABU DHABI, August 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed bilateral cooperation and developments in the Middle East during a phone call. The two leaders reviewed cooperation under the UAE-Russia strategic partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening relations in support of mutual interests. They also a
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Romania Shoots Down Third Russian Drone and Summons Moscow’s Ambassador
Romania Shoots Down Third Russian Drone and Summons Moscow’s Ambassador BUCHAREST, July 26, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Romania shot down a third Russian drone in three days over the Black Sea on Sunday and summoned Moscow’s ambassador following a new breach of its national airspace. A Romanian F-16 pilot destroyed the drone 12 kilometres northeast of the coastal town of Sulina, above Romanian territorial waters. The defence ministry said the interception was carried out saf
Jul 262 min read
Russia to Restrict Light Aircraft and Drone Flights Around Moscow
Russia to Restrict Light Aircraft and Drone Flights Around Moscow MOSCOW, June 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Russia is introducing restrictions on flights by light private aircraft and drones in Moscow and surrounding regions, Reuters reported. The measures set a minimum altitude requirement of 5,200 meters, or 17,000 feet, aviation authority Rosaviatsiya announced on Wednesday. The requirement applies to light and ultralight aircraft, as well as drones, placing the permi
Jun 171 min read
Turkey Urges Russia to Avoid Black Sea Steps Threatening Regional Security
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends a press conference following talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, June 16, 2026. Sergei Ilnitsky/Pool via REUTERS MOSCOW, June 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that steps threatening regional security and Turkey’s interests in the Black Sea should be avoided, Reuters reported. Speaking at a press conference with Lavrov i
Jun 161 min read
Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Message From Russian Counterpart
Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Message From Russian Counterpart RIYADH, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a written message from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on issues of common interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received the message during a meeting with Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov at the Foreig
Jun 21 min read
Ukraine Says It Intercepted 40 Missiles in Russian Overnight Attack
Ukraine Says It Intercepted 40 Missiles in Russian Overnight Attack | REUTERS/Stringer BUCHAREST, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Ukraine’s air force said it intercepted or neutralised 40 missiles and 602 drones during a large overnight Russian attack that included hypersonic missiles. Russia launched 656 drones and 73 missiles in total, the air force said. The barrage included 33 ballistic missiles and eight Zircon hypersonic missiles. Air force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat t
Jun 21 min read
Russian Drone Hits Apartment Block in Romania, Injuring Two
A fire burns on the roof of a 10-story block of flats after a drone crashed into the building, causing an explosion and injuring two people, near the border with Ukraine, in Galati, Romania, in this handout image released on May 29, 2026. Romanian Department for Emergency Situations (DSU)/Handout via REUTERS BUCHAREST, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A Russian drone hit an apartment block in southeastern Romania during an overnight attack on neighbouring Ukraine, injuri
May 292 min read
Saudi Arabia and Russia launch visa-free travel agreement
RIYADH, May 11 – A mutual visa exemption agreement between Saudi Arabia and Russia entered into force on Sunday, allowing citizens of both countries to travel without visas for tourism, business and personal visits, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and boosting cultural and economic exchange. The agreement applies to holders of diplomatic, special and ordinary passports, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Russia becomes the first country with which Saud
May 111 min read
Saudi Crown Prince congratulates Putin on Russia’s Victory Day
RIYADH, May 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia’s Victory Day, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Crown Prince wished Putin continued good health and happiness, and wished the Russian government and people steady progress and prosperity.
May 91 min read
King Salman congratulates Putin on Russia’s Victory Day
RIYADH, May 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia’s Victory Day, the Saudi Press Agency reported. King Salman wished Putin good health and happiness, and wished the Russian government and people continued progress and prosperity. The Saudi king also praised relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia and expressed both countries’ commitment to strengthening ti
May 91 min read
Saudi, Russian foreign ministers discuss regional developments
RIYADH, May 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss regional developments, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two ministers reviewed the security and economic repercussions of regional developments and discussed joint efforts to preserve regional stability. Photography | Courtesy of SPA
May 91 min read
First tanker carrying Russian crude since Hormuz closure to arrive in Japan
RIYADH, May 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The first tanker carrying Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to arrive in Japan as early as Monday, according to Japanese industry ministry and other sources cited by Japan News. The cargo is set to be delivered by Taiyo Oil to its refinery in Ehime Prefecture. The oil comes from the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project in Russia’s far east, which is exempt from Western sanctions imposed over Moscow’s
May 31 min read
Saudi embassy in Moscow marks centenary of ties with education, culture symposium
RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Saudi Embassy in Moscow, represented by its cultural attaché, organised a symposium at RUDN University titled “A Century of Friendship and Cultural and Scientific Exchange” to mark 100 years of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia. The event was attended by Deputy Minister for International Cooperation Latifa Al-Faryan, along with a number of deans and professors from various universities. Saudi Ambassador to
Apr 291 min read
Saudi Arabia, Russia mark 100 years of diplomatic ties with Moscow exhibition
RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Russia’s Foreign Ministry, in cooperation with the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, held an exhibition of historical photographs in Moscow on Monday to mark 100 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia. The event was attended by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko and Saudi Ambassador to Russia Sami Al-Sadhan. Al-Sadhan said the exhibition highlighted
Apr 281 min read
Russian-linked superyacht crosses Strait of Hormuz amid blockade
The 465-foot superyacht "Nord", linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov is seen in Hong Kong, China, October 20, 2022. REUTERS/Donny Kwok RIYADH, April 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to shipping data, becoming one of the few vessels to transit the waterway amid restrictions tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Nord, a 142-metre yacht valued a
Apr 271 min read
Lavrov says Iran has inalienable right to enrich uranium for civilian use
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov walks for a meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Iori Sagisawa/Pool Photo via AP) RIYADH/BEIJING, April 15 - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that Iran has an inalienable right to enrich uranium for civilian purposes, as talks continue between Tehran and Washington. Speaking to reporters in Beijing, Lavrov said Russia would accept
Apr 151 min read
Saudi foreign minister receives written message from Russia's Lavrov
SPA RIYADH, April 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a written message from Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday on matters of mutual interest between the two countries. The message was received by Deputy Foreign Minister for Multilateral International Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Rassi during a meeting in Riyadh with Russian Ambassador Sergei Kozlov. The two sides also reviewed bilateral relations and discussed r
Apr 91 min read
Kremlin says Middle East “on fire” as Iran war expands and hits global economy
. RIYADH, April 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Kremlin said on Monday that the war involving Iran was widening in both geographic scope and economic impact, describing the Middle East as “on fire” following U.S. and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said tensions in the region were continuing to rise and warned of “very, very negative consequences” for the global economy. Asked about U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to t
Apr 61 min read
Russia evacuates 198 more staff from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant
Satellite image shows the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, in Bushehr Province on Iran's southern coast, on May 26, 2025. 2025 Planet Labs PBC/Handout/Reuters MOSCOW, April 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Russia’s state nuclear company Rosatom evacuated a further 198 staff from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday as security risks around the site intensified, Russian news agencies reported. Rosatom has been evacuating personnel from the plant since the war in Iran bro
Apr 41 min read
Saudi Crown Prince receives call from Russian President Vladimir Putin on regional escalation
SPA RIYADH, April 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Thursday from Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the two sides discussed the fast-moving situation amid the military escalation in the region. During the call, Putin expressed Russia’s support for preserving the sovereignty and territorial security of Saudi Arabia, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The discussions also cove
Apr 21 min read
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