Russian President Vladimir Putin tells Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian that Moscow is ready to “do everything” it can to help end the Middle East war. The pledge comes as the leaders meet in Turkmenistan ahead of a Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit, according to multiple outlets citing Russian and Iranian state reporting.
Sources also connect the meeting to broader diplomatic context. One report says Putin credits Iran with “real efforts” to end the conflict since US-Israeli attacks began on 28 February, while he describes a “positive evolution” in Russia–Iran relations. Other coverage emphasizes that Russia and Iran deepen diplomatic and military ties since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with both sides increasingly reliant on each other. Several outlets add that the discussion includes potential mediation related to the war, and note that Iran’s leadership has recently dismissed US-led negotiations as “meaningless,” while the conflict remains linked to regional strategic routes such as the Strait of Hormuz.
While outlets differ slightly in emphasis—some highlighting mediation, others focusing on Russia–Iran alignment and the lead-up to the CIS summit—they broadly agree on Putin’s offer of help and the framing of improved bilateral relations ahead of the regional gathering.
