Amidst swirling accusations of supplying arms to the Houthi rebels, Russia has reiterated its support for the internationally recognized Yemeni government. Yevgeny Kudrov, chargé d'affaires at the Russian embassy in Yemen, confirmed this support on Tuesday, October 8th, during a meeting...
The Wall Street Journal reported on October 7, 2024, that Viktor Bout, the notorious Russian arms dealer known as the "Merchant of Death," is brokering a deal to supply small arms to the Houthi rebels, a group designated as a terrorist organization by several countries. Bout, 57, whos...
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, Yemen's Minister of Oil and Minerals and head of the Yemeni-Russian Committee, Saeed Al-Shamasi, met with Russian Geology Company Director Desatkin Sergeevich to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the oil, gas, and mine...
On September 30, 2024, an American official expressed concerns regarding the possibility of Russia supplying missiles to Yemen's Houthi movement, warning that this could exacerbate instability in the Middle East. According to Bloomberg, U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking highlighted t...
On September 27, 2024, a group of Yemeni youths made a heartfelt plea to the internationally recognized Yemeni government, urging intervention to rescue them from the horrors of the Russia-Ukraine war and facilitate their return home. They claim to have been deceived and recruited to fight in Russ...
On September 27, 2024, Rashad Al-Alimi, President of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, commended the “distinguished” relationship with Russia and its steadfast support for constitutional legitimacy in the UN Security Council and other international forums. Al-Alimi made t...
On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the United States accused Russia of engaging in discussions with the Iran-backed Houthi movement, classified as a terrorist organization, to supply weapons as the group continues to launch attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Tim Lenderking, the US spe...
On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, Reuters reported that Iran is mediating with Russia to supply the Houthi group, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization, with anti-ship missiles. This development comes as the group has been launching attacks on international shipping in th...
The Russian government confirmed on Thursday, September 19, 2024, its decision to reopen its embassy in Aden, the temporary capital of Yemen, to enhance communication and coordination with the Yemeni government. The announcement came during a meeting between Yemeni Presidential Leadership Counc...
The Yemeni Ministry of Agriculture, recognized by the international community, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Russian Federal Agency for Fisheries on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in the field of fisheries. The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the Internatio...
The official Yemeni news agency Saba reported on Saturday, September 7, 2024, that a meeting between representatives of the Yemeni Geological and Mineral Resources Authority, recognized by the international community, and representatives of the Russian company Zarubezhgeologia, discussed the compa...
Russian authorities revealed on Saturday, August 31, 2024, that a helicopter carrying a crew of three and 19 passengers has gone missing over the Kamchatka Peninsula in the country's far east. According to the Interfax news agency, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations in Moscow repo...
On Thursday, August 29th, 2024, Shae'a Al-Zindani, the Foreign Minister of Yemen's internationally recognized government, met with the leadership of the Yemeni community in Moscow. The meeting, held at the Yemeni embassy in Moscow, was also attended by members of the Yemeni diplomatic miss...
Moscow, Russia - The Russian Parliament (Duma) expressed its readiness on Thursday, August 29, to develop parliamentary relations with the Yemeni House of Representatives, including exchanging visits and delegations, and coordinating efforts in regional and international forums. This state...
Moscow, August 28, 2024 - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced Wednesday that he and his Yemeni counterpart, Dr. Shayeq Al-Zindani, have agreed to resume activities of the joint governmental committee and maintain military communication between the two countries. Following &quo...
Ahmed Ali Abdullah Saleh, former Yemeni ambassador to the UAE and Vice President of the General People's Congress (GPC) - Sana'a branch, held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, with Yevgeny Kudrov, the chargé d'affaires of the Russian Embassy in Yemen. The discussion...
Pavel Durov, the Russian tech entrepreneur behind the popular messaging app Telegram, is facing a series of serious accusations in France, including terrorism, incitement to crime, and drug trafficking. Durov, known for his strong stance on privacy and freedom of expression, has become a contro...
Yemeni Foreign Minister, Shaie' Al-Zandani , announced on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024, positive developments in relations with Russia, including the formation of a joint committee, the activation of several bilateral agreements, and the pursuit of new cooperation agreements in various economic ...
Yemen's Foreign Minister and Minister of Expatriate Affairs, Shae' Al-Zindani, arrived in Moscow on Monday, August 26, at the official invitation of his Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, according to the Yemeni news agency Saba. During the visit, the two ministers are...
A recent video circulating on social media platforms shows Russian President Vladimir Putin presenting a gold-encrusted copy of the Quran to the Nabi Isa Mosque in Chechnya. The footage captures Putin kissing the Quran before gifting it to the newly constructed mosque in Grozny, the Chechen capita...