US EditionPutin Eyes Peacemaking Role in Israel-Iran Air War
- On June 17, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed acting as a mediator in the growing aerial conflict involving Israel and Iran during separate conversations with Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Pezeshkian.
- Putin's mediation offer follows Moscow's strengthened military ties with Iran and condemnation of Israel's recent airstrikes, amid global calls for de-escalation.
- Russia and Iran maintain a strategic partnership including drone production, but critics warn Russia's close alliance with Tehran undermines mediator credibility.
- Analyst Konstantin Kalachev expressed doubt about Russia's neutrality as a mediator, given its close alliance with Iran, emphasizing that a mediator must remain unbiased to gain trust from Europe and Israel.
- Putin seeks to regain influence internationally through mediation, yet US President Trump urged him to end the Ukraine war before intervening in the Middle East conflict.
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In the midst of growing tensions in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated Russia’s willingness to mediate between Iran and Israel. This was communicated by the Kremlin following a telephone conversation between Putin and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. According to Moscow, both leaders addressed the urgency of reducing regional tensions and advancing political dialogue. READ ALSO: P…
Putin Says Russia Ready to Mediate Israel-Iran Conflict During Call With UAE President
The leaders of Russia and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday warned of "extremely negative consequences" from the ongoing air war between Israel and Iran, as Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to play a possible mediating role in the conflict.
Moscow, Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted on Wednesday that Moscow remains ready to act as a mediator in the current armed confrontation between Israel and Iran, an initiative already raised last week that, for the time being, did not get a response. “Vladimir Putin confirmed Russia’s willingness to offer mediation to advance the dialogue,” the Kremlin said in a statement giving an account of a call between the Russian President …
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