AVAZA: Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to do everything within Moscow’s power to help end the Middle East war during talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan, Russian media reported on Thursday.
The leaders met ahead of a Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit scheduled to begin Friday in the Caspian Sea resort of Avaza.
“We are ready to do everything that is in our power to contribute to the settlement of this situation,” Putin said, adding that Iran had made “real efforts to end the war” since US-Israeli attacks began on February 28.
Putin also pointed to improving relations between Moscow and Tehran, which have strengthened diplomatic and military ties since Russia launched its offensive in Ukraine in February 2022.