In a highly anticipated first meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Putin has declared Iran a "top priority" for Russia, igniting tensions with Israel. The meeting took place during a regional summit in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, against a backdrop of escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Iran's growing military support for Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. <br /> <br />During their discussions, Putin emphasised the close alignment of interests between Moscow and Tehran, particularly in the face of Western sanctions and geopolitical challenges. This declaration marks a significant shift in Russia's foreign policy as it seeks to strengthen its ties with Iran, a move that has drawn immediate condemnation from Israel. <br /> <br /> <br />#Putin #Iran #Pezeshkian #PutinPezeshkisanMeet #IranRussiaTies #RussiaIranRelations #MiddleEastTensions #Israel #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #Sanctions #MilitaryAlliances #EasternBloc #NewWorldOrder #Diplomacy #RegionalSecurity #IranianPolitics<br /> ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.101~GR.121~
