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Putin, Pezeshkian to discuss Middle East crisis, bilateral ties
TASS EnglishLO·RU · IR·2 days ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness to mediate peace in the Middle East during a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. This signals Moscow's intent to expand diplomatic influence in the region, potentially countering US-led initiatives. The specifics of the mediation offer remain unclear, and its impact depends on regional actors' receptivity.
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Russian President Putin and Iranian President Pezeshkian are scheduled to discuss the Middle East crisis, bilateral cooperation, and potentially Iran's NPT withdrawal. This indicates ongoing high-level engagement and potential alignment on regional and non-proliferation issues, with Russia also offering mediation in the Middle East.