Putin and Pezeshkian call for an end to hostilities

In a telephone conversation, Putin and Pezeshkian discussed practical cooperation, including energy and transport infrastructure, as well as Iran’s nuclear programme. The readout records topics...

Putin and Pezeshkian discussed Iran’s domestic situation and regional tensions. The Kremlin said Putin favoured de-escalation and political-diplomatic means and reaffirmed support for the strategic...

Russia’s Foreign Ministry condemned the US–Israeli military strikes on Iran and described them as armed aggression. Moscow warned that the attacks risked regional escalation. This was a public...

Putin sent condolences to Pezeshkian following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The Kremlin message praised Khamenei’s contribution to Russia–Iran relations and described his killing...

At Russia’s request, the IAEA Board of Governors convened a special session on the situation around Iran after the strikes. Russia’s representative condemned the attacks and argued that safeguarded...

The Security Council adopted Resolution 2817, condemning Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. Russia abstained, saying the text was...

Putin sent Nowruz greetings to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and President Pezeshkian, calling Russia a loyal friend and reliable partner. The message reaffirmed public political support during...

Russian humanitarian deliveries reached Iran through Azerbaijan: the Russian Foreign Ministry reported seven trucks carrying food and 313 tonnes of medicines delivered by rail to the Astara...

Pezeshkian gave Putin his assessment of the Iran–US talks held in Islamabad on 11 April and thanked Russia for humanitarian assistance. Putin said Russia would continue diplomatic contacts and...

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Putin in St Petersburg during the war. Putin publicly reaffirmed Russia’s support for Iran and said Moscow remained ready to help seek a diplomatic...