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Putin pledges Russian support to resolve Middle East conflict during meeting with Pezeshkian
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met in Turkmenistan on October 8, 2026, on the sidelines of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit. During the meeting, Putin pledged that Russia is prepared to do everything within its power to assist in resolving the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. He noted that Iran has made genuine efforts and submitted new proposals for a peaceful settlement.
President Pezeshkian expressed gratitude for Russia's support and emphasized Iran's commitment to dialogue. He stated that Tehran has been exchanging initiatives and revising proposals from the United States, intending to continue discussions through existing mediators once these initiatives are finalized. Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran will not abandon the negotiating table despite ongoing attacks.
The leaders also discussed the strengthening of bilateral ties under their strategic partnership treaty. Putin highlighted the positive development of Russia-Iran relations, noting that bilateral trade grew by more than 21 percent in 2025, a trend that has continued through the first seven months of 2026. Cooperation in economic, humanitarian, and energy sectors remains a key focus for both nations.
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Iran · Iran · Masoud Pezeshkian · Russia · Russia · Turkmenistan · Vladimir Putin
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Iran has exchanged initiatives with the United States and revised U.S. proposals. namibiadailynews.info · english.almanar.com.lb · www.telesurenglish.net · www.euronews.com · en.tempo.co
- [● 4 SOURCES] The growth in trade between Russia and Iran continued through the first seven months of 2026. namibiadailynews.info · www.telesurenglish.net · www.malatyaguncel.com · en.tempo.co
- [● 5 SOURCES] Iran and the U.S. plan to continue discussions through existing intermediaries once proposals are finalized. namibiadailynews.info · english.almanar.com.lb · www.telesurenglish.net · www.euronews.com · en.tempo.co
- [● 4 SOURCES] Bilateral trade between Russia and Iran grew by more than 21 percent in 2025. namibiadailynews.info · www.telesurenglish.net · www.malatyaguncel.com · en.tempo.co
- [● 9 SOURCES] Russia is prepared to assist Iran in resolving regional conflicts. namibiadailynews.info · english.almanar.com.lb · www.telesurenglish.net · kurier.at · aftabnews.ir · +3 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] Iran has made genuine efforts and presented new proposals to end the regional conflict. namibiadailynews.info · english.almanar.com.lb · www.telesurenglish.net · kurier.at · aftabnews.ir · +5 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran will not abandon negotiations with the United States despite ongoing attacks. www.myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · english.almanar.com.lb · www.euronews.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Vladimir Putin pledged to do everything within Russia's power to help resolve the Middle East conflict. namibiadailynews.info · en.tempo.co · www.myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · newscentraltv.com · kurier.at
- [● 5 SOURCES] Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met in Turkmenistan on October 8, 2026. namibiadailynews.info · en.tempo.co · www.malatyaguncel.com · www.myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · newscentraltv.com