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Putin hopes Iran war will shift focus from 'crimes' in Ukraine: German FM
- During talks in France on Friday, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned of deepening Iran-Russia cooperation, stating the international community must address two linked conflicts involving these nations.
- Wadephul stated, "Putin is cynically hoping that the escalation in the Middle East will divert our attention from his crimes in Ukraine," as Russia and Iran coordinate closely across both war zones.
- Russia supplies Iran with intelligence on potential targets, Wadephul said; foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas previously accused Moscow of providing data to help Iran "kill Americans" in the Middle East.
- Wadephul urged allies to "stand even closer together," warning that compromising on Ukraine's defense would "play into Putin's hands" amid the deepening crisis.
- Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha attended the discussions, underscoring the urgency as leaders assess how the Iran-Russia partnership affects both active conflicts simultaneously.
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Putin wants to divert attention from Ukraine.
The German Foreign Ministry accused Russia of helping Iran identify potential targets for strikes.
Russia aiding Iran with targeting data to distract from 'crimes' in Ukraine, German FM says
"Putin cynically hopes that the escalation in the Middle East will divert our attention from his crimes in Ukraine... Russia is evidently supporting Iran with information," Johann Wadephul said.
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