Moscow, Russia – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed that the meeting between President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi was “productive.”
This came as part of efforts to contain the escalation in the region.
Russian support for diplomatic solutions
Lavrov explained that the talks addressed regional developments,
particularly the tensions between Iran and the United States.
They also discussed ways to support stability and enhance de-escalation.
He noted that the two sides exchanged views on possible political pathways to reduce tensions.
The Russian minister affirmed that his country supports political
and diplomatic solutions as the primary option for resolving crises.
He also stressed the importance of continued dialogue among the parties involved.
Ongoing international efforts
Lavrov also noted that Moscow continues to coordinate with its regional
and international partners to advance de-escalation efforts.
This meeting comes amid intense diplomatic activity in the region,
as several parties seek to prevent the conflict from escalating.
The Russian statements reflect a desire to play an active role in bridging the gaps between the parties,
with expectations that consultations will continue in the coming period.
