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Putin Meets Pezeshkian Pledges Russia Support to End West Asia War
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Firstpost•09-10-2026, 00:45
Putin Meets Pezeshkian Pledges Russia Support to End West Asia War
- •Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and promised to do everything possible to help end the conflict in West Asia.
- •Putin praised Iran for making real efforts to end the war during their discussions ahead of the Commonwealth of Independent States summit.
- •Russia and Iran have deepened their military and trade ties significantly while becoming increasingly reliant on each other amidst heavy international sanctions.
- •The meeting between the two leaders took place as negotiations between Tehran and Washington appear to be at an impasse.
Key Questions Answered
Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged that Moscow would do everything within its power to help end the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
The two leaders arrived in the resort of Avaza on the Caspian Sea ahead of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) regional summit in Turkmenistan.
Ukraine and Western countries have accused Iran of supplying Russia with Shahed drones and short-range missiles to support its military campaign.
