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Lavrov Calls for Halt to US Military Operations against Ansarallah in Yemen
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Lavrov has called for an immediate halt to the use of force against Ansarallah in Yemen, emphasizing the importance of political dialogue to prevent further bloodshed. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey […]

Lavrov: Only Independent Palestinian State Can End Regional Violence
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The unresolved Palestinian problem has generated a new spiral of violence not only in Gaza but also in Lebanon, Syria and Yemen.” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stressed the […]

Moscow Welcomes Release of Russian Detainee, Thanks Palestinian Resistance
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Moscow expresses gratitude to Hamas, Qatar, and Egypt for their role in securing the release of Russian citizen Alexander Trufanov from Gaza. Moscow welcomed the release of Russian citizen Alexander […]

Hamas Delegation Visits Russia to Discuss Latest Developments in Gaza
A Hamas delegation met with Russian officials in Moscow to discuss Gaza’s ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and ongoing Israeli violations. A Hamas delegation, headed by Mousa Abu Marzouk, has met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail […]

Ambassador Halperin Says Russians Leaving Israel amid Growing Emigration Woes
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli ambassador to Moscow highlights the trend of Russians returning home after living in Israel. Israeli Ambassador to Moscow Simone Halperin has revealed that some Russians who recently moved […]

Fierce Clashes in Syria as HTS Militants Target Damascus-Aleppo Highway
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Militants from the Jabhat al-Nusra group started on Wednesday an offensive against government troops in northern Syria and are currently trying to cut the Damascus-Aleppo international highway, Syrian media reported. […]

Russia Working to Prevent War on Gaza from Spilling into Regional War – Putin
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Russian president reiterated the need for ‘international legal frameworks’ to restore peace. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia is working diligently to prevent Israel’s war on […]

Russia Slams Israel’s Ban on UNRWA, Arab League Requests Urgent UNGA Session
Israel’s parliament passed a bill on Monday banning UNRWA from operating in Israel, which would eventually affect its work in the Gaza Strip, the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. Russia has said that Israel’s […]

‘Middle East on Brink of Full-Scale War’ – Russia Raises Concern at BRICS Summit
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The degree of confrontation between Israel and Iran has sharply increased. All this resembles a chain reaction and puts the entire Middle East on the brink of a full-scale war.” […]

BRICS Summit Condemns Israel’s ‘Mass Killing’ in Gaza, West Bank – Call for Urgent Ceasefire
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “We reiterate our grave concern at the deterioration of the situation and humanitarian crisis in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, in particular … the Gaza Strip and in West Bank as […]

Palestinians ‘Will Not Leave’ Gaza – Putin Demands End to Israel’s War
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Putin urged for the reactivation of the Middle East Quartet as an honest broker of peace negotiations, accusing the US of disrupting its work. Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded on […]

‘Catastrophic Development’ – Russia Warns Israel against Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “This would be a catastrophic development and a complete rejection of the existing postulates in the sphere of nuclear security.” Russia has warned Israel against even a hypothetical possibility of […]

‘New World Order’ – Putin, Pezeshkian Meet amid Rising Tensions
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Russian President Vladimir Putin said that relations with Iran are a priority for Moscow and that they are progressing very successfully. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian […]

‘Hezbollah Demonstrating Organization’ despite Israeli Attacks – Russia
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Maria Zakharova also accused the West, in particular the US and Britain, of fueling conflict in the Middle East. The Russian Foreign Ministry has said that Hezbollah has not lost […]

‘Failed Policy’ in the Middle East – Russia Warns of Major Regional War
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova denounced the US policy in the Middle East saying its actions are escalating the situation in the region. The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that […]

‘Worst Human Tragedy’ – China Blames US for Ongoing Gaza Genocide
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Had the US not shielded one side time and again, multiple resolutions of this Council would not have been flagrantly rejected and defied.” Questioning the UN Security Council’s inability to stop […]

‘Catastrophic Situation’ – Russia Calls on Israel to Abide by UNSC Resolutions on Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The catastrophic situation in the Gaza Strip is a direct consequence of over 10 months of fighting”. Russian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, appealed to Israel on Wednesday to implement […]

‘Prepare Your Shelters’ – Iran Showcases Cutting-Edge Mohajer-10 Drone in Moscow
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Mohajer-10 drone, with an operational range of 2,000 kilometers (1,240 miles) and a flight endurance of up to 24 hours, was among the key exhibits. The Iranian Defense Ministry […]

Russia’s Shoigu in Tehran – Iran Declares: End of American Era
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Sergei Shoigu met with Iran’s new President, Masoud Pezeshkian, along with top military and security officials, to enhance bilateral cooperation in various areas, including security. Russian Security Council Secretary General […]

Medvedev: Full-Scale War Could Be Only Solution for Middle East Peace
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, stated that a full-scale war in the Middle East might be the only way to achieve a fragile peace in the […]

Netanyahu’s Goal to Eradicate Hamas Unrealistic – Russian FM Lavrov
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “It is an unrealistic task to eradicate the organization which exists, which has enough capabilities and enough support, including in the Muslim world”. – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Russian […]

Israel at the Olympics – More than Double Standards
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The IOC has now been exposed for valuing the lives of white Ukrainians more than Palestinians. Double standards would be putting it mildly. While pretending that its ban on Russia […]

‘Collective Punishment’ – Lavrov Condemns Israel’s Actions in Gaza
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Wednesday that Israel’s war against Gaza amounts to “collective punishment,” as the death toll in the besieged Strip nears 40,000. Speaking to reporters at the UN’s New York […]

Russia’s Potential Role in the Gaza War – Hamas Deputy Leader Discusses Impact of Global Politics
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Abu Marzouk, who is currently visiting Moscow, emphasized the significance of Russia’s role if Israel’s war in Gaza were to expand. Mousa Abu Marzouk, the Deputy Head of Hamas’ Political […]

‘Not War, Total Destruction of Civilian Population’ – Putin on Gaza Genocide
“We believe this is a result of US policy. They monopolized the peace process. They pushed aside all previously established mechanisms for collective efforts to solve this extremely difficult problem.” Russian President Vladimir Putin has […]

‘Investigate Mass Graves’ – Russia, Others Concerned about Israeli Invasion of Rafah
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The UN Security Council held an open session on Monday to discuss the situation in the Palestinian city of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip. Emphasizing the urgency of resuming […]

‘Absurd Position’ – Russia Slams US Hypocrisy over ICC, Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Last year, US President Joe Biden affirmed the legitimacy of the ICC’s decision to issue an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin. Russia said that the United States is being hypocritical […]

Diverting Attention from Gaza – Lavrov Slams Rumors on Iran’s Nuclear Weapons
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The desire and goal, it seems to me, is to divert the attention of the world community from what is happening in Gaza”. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on […]

‘Remind Me’ – Russia Official Slams Israel’s Call to Condemn Iran Attack
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Simona, remind me of when Israel condemned even a single strike by the Kiev regime on Russian regions? You don’t know? Nor do I.” Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has denounced […]

Russia is Crucial for Protecting Palestinians – Senior Hamas Official
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In the interview, Naim also shared his thoughts on several issues, including the planned US port in Gaza, the unity of the Resistance, and more. Senior Hamas politburo official Basem […]