Russia and China say they will expand military cooperation and jointly monitor developments in Venezuela and Iran, driven by US interference.

The Kremlin has reiterated its demand for Kiev to withdraw its forces from the eastern Donbas region for the war to end.

Western countries are seeking regime change in Iran, and attempts to destabilize the internal situation in the country are a cause of deep concern, the Russian foreign minister said.

A French politician has dismissed proposals to deploy French troops to Ukraine, pointing out that such a move would not affect the frontlines, given that the entire French army could fit inside a single football stadium.

The Iranian president says the US, Israel and some European countries played a direct role in the recent terrorist riots in Iran.

Iran, Russia and China have criticized the US during an emergency UN Security Council meeting on the foreign-backed riots in Iran..

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says Moscow and Tehran maintain strong bilateral ties that cannot be affected by any third party, as US President Donald Trump announced 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran.