Russia on ran israel ceasefire: Russia has issued the first official statement after a ceasefire between Iran and Israel in the Middle East. Kremlin welcomed the ceasefire and hoped that it would be durable for a long time. A day earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Russia’s first reaction on ceasefire
Kremlin spokesperson Dimitri Peskov said on Tuesday (24 June 2024), “If there is actually a ceasefire, it should be welcomed. Russia has been in this side since the beginning of this war.” Iran has been one of the strongest colleagues in Russia during the war against Ukraine. Russia also condemned the American after the US attacks on the nuclear site of Russia.
Iran’s Foreign Minister met Putin
Peskov said, “Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met President Putin on Monday (23 June 2025). During this time he praised Russia’s move on the current position of the Middle East.”
The US attacked the three nuclear bases of Iran, Natanj and Isfahan in the early hours of Sunday (22 June 2025). After this, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Russia on Monday. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday assured Iran that his country would help in reducing tension between Israel and Iran.
Russia condemns US attacks
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the US attacks and said that Iran is aware of the security council and Moscow stance in the United Nations. Putin had said that on the orders of President Donald Trump, the major nuclear installations of Iran have been attacked. We have long -term, good and reliable relations with Iran. We are trying to help the Iranian people on our behalf. “
Earlier, Kremlin spokesperson Damitri Peskov said that Russia can give a variety of assistance to Iran amidst increasing tension in West Asia, but it is up to Tehran what help he wants.