: On April 27, 2026, Putin met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in St. Petersburg. During these talks, Putin:

: Putin has offered for Russia to act as a mediator to achieve a "just and lasting peace" in West Asia. This proposal follows the reported breakdown of U.S.-mediated peace talks between Iran and other regional actors.

Condemned attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities as "unlawful" and warned they could lead to a global nuclear catastrophe.

: Russia is positioning itself as a key power broker in the region, especially as Iran leans more heavily on Moscow for strategic backing amid stalled negotiations with the West. Ongoing Background & Status