Putin offers mediation in Iran-US war while Russia sustains Ukraine campaign

At a regional summit in Turkmenistan, Putin told Iranian President Pezeshkian that Russia would do 'everything in our power' to end the US-Iran war, despite not being an official mediator. The offer signals Moscow's attempt to expand its diplomatic role amid its own ongoing war in Ukraine, but its leverage and credibility are limited by its direct involvement in another conflict. The move may reflect a shift toward a more active peace-brokering posture, though concrete steps remain unclear.