Iran grateful for Russia's diplomatic support
Tehran welcomes Moscow’s solidarity and diplomatic support, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said after a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Importance of Putin-Araghchi dialogue is difficult to overestimate - Peskov
The Kremlin called the upcoming meeting between Vladimir Putin and Abbas Araghchi important in the context of the situation in the Middle East.
Top Iranian diplomat Araghchi arrives in Russia
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Russia today, where he is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the IRNA news agency reported.
New flights may connect Russia and Saudi Arabia
Russia and Saudi Arabia are working on expanding flight routes to include other cities, Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov said.
Direct flights to connect Shymkent and St Petersburg this summer
Direct flights between St. Petersburg and Shymkent, Kazakhstan, will begin this summer, operating twice a week.
Pashinyan thanks Putin for facilitating Yerevan-Baku peace process
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for supporting the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
President of Kazakhstan arrives in-St Petersburg
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has arrived in Russia yesterday to participate in a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council and an informal meeting of CIS leaders, according to the press service of the Kazakh president.
St. Petersburg hosts Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has established its status as one of the self-sufficient centers of the emerging multipolar world, Russian President Vladimir Putin told a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in a narrow format.
Peskov: Ilham Aliyev and Nikol Pashinyan will participate in the informal CIS summit
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will participate in the upcoming informal Commonwealth of Independent States summit, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
Russia's national football team draws with Peru
The Russian national football team drew 1-1 with Peru in a friendly match at Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg yesterday.
Azerbaijan's Consulate General in St Petersburg holds reception for Victory Day in Karabakh war
A reception was held in St. Petersburg yesterday to mark the approaching anniversary of Azerbaijan's victory in the Karabakh War, organized by the country's Consulate General ahead of November 8th.
Azerbaijan Airlines flight completes journey after emergency landing
The Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft that performed an emergency landing at Pulkovo Airport has successfully reached its destination in Baku, according to airline officials.
AZAL flight makes emergency landing in St. Petersburg
The captain of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-020, operating on the St. Petersburg-Baku route, decided to return and land at Pulkovo Airport due to a technical issue related to the landing gear.
Russian, Iranian Culture Ministers discuss Moscow-Tehran cooperation
The talks took place in the Northern capital of Russia
Dubai and Pulkovo to be connected by three additional Flydubai flights
Starting in September, flight frequency between St. Petersburg and Dubai will increase with Flydubai introducing three additional weekly flights.
New train to be launched from St. Petersburg to Imeretinsky Resort
A new train from St. Petersburg to Imeretinsky Resort will connect the Northern capital and Adler in Septembefr due to the demand for this route.
Tourists trips across Russia up 7% in 6 months
Tourists made 41.4 million trips across Russia in the first six months of 2025, up 7% on the year before, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko said.
Pilot returns Istanbul-St. Petersburg flight due to medical emergency
An aircraft flying to Russia returned to Türkiye after the pilot required medical attention, forcing the flight's diversion.
SPIEF 2026 scheduled for June 3-6
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) will be held in 2026 on June 3-6, the Roscongress Foundation said.
Direct flights to be launched between Abkhazia and St. Petersburg
Sukhumi and St. Petersburg will be connected by direct flights, operated by iFly airline.
