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Putin: Russia will do everything to help achieve peace in the Middle East
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Putin: Russia will do everything to help achieve peace in the Middle East

From Delfi · (8m ago) Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Russia will do everything to help achieve peace in the Middle East during a meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
  • Putin praised the Iranian people's fight for independence and sovereignty, emphasizing Russia's intent to continue strategic relations with Iran.
  • Araghchi blamed Washington for the collapse of talks aimed at ending the conflict, though a ceasefire between the involved parties remains in effect.

During a visit to Russia, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Washington of derailing negotiations for a ceasefire, though a truce between the warring parties remains in place. "We, for our part, will do everything that serves the interests of you, all the people of the region, so that peace is achieved as soon as possible," President Vladimir Putin told Minister Araghchi, as cited by Russian state media. Putin also lauded the Iranian people's "brave and heroic" struggle for their independence and sovereignty, according to the TASS news agency. "Russia, like Iran, intends to continue our strategic relationship," the Kremlin leader added. The meeting underscores Russia's continued engagement in Middle Eastern affairs and its alignment with Iran amidst ongoing regional tensions and strained relations with the West.

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โ€” V. PutinasPresident Putin's statement to Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi regarding efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.