Russian President Vladimir Putin. File
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Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Iran’s President over the quite a few civilian casualties ensuing from “the armed Israeli-American aggression towards Iran” and known as for a direct halt to hostilities, the Kremlin stated.
In a cellphone name late on Friday (March 6, 2026) with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Mr. Putin expressed his deep condolences over the killing of Iranian Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, members of Khamenei’s household, Iranian political and army leaders and “quite a few civilians”.
“Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia’s principled stance in favour of a direct cessation of hostilities, the rejection of drive as a technique to unravel any points surrounding Iran or arising within the Center East, and a swift return to the path of diplomatic decision,” the Kremlin stated.
Mr. Putin stated he was in fixed contact with the leaders of Gulf Cooperation Council member states.
“Masoud Pezeshkian expressed gratitude for Russia’s solidarity with the Iranian individuals as they defend their sovereignty and the independence of their nation. He additionally offered an in depth replace on the developments in the course of the newest lively section of the battle,” the Kremlin stated. (
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