Putin Meets Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi in Russia.

Putin Meets Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi in Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Araqchi in Moscow on June 19, 2025, to discuss the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran. This meeting comes amidst a wave of Israeli strikes on Iran, which have prompted Tehran to respond with its own attacks using missiles and drones.

Putin and Araqchi discussed the need for a diplomatic solution to the conflict, echoing the stance taken by Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in a previous phone call. Both leaders have emphasized the importance of resolving the dispute through political and diplomatic means, rather than military action [1].

The meeting between Putin and Araqchi is part of Russia's ongoing efforts to mediate the conflict between Israel and Iran. Putin has been actively engaging with both sides, including phone calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. However, Western leaders, including US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron, have been skeptical of Putin's mediation efforts, particularly given Russia's own military campaign in Ukraine [1].

The meeting also coincides with Putin's upcoming visit to China for a regional summit, talks with Xi Jinping, and commemorations marking 80 years since the end of World War II in Asia. This visit underscores the deepening relationship between Russia and China, which has been bolstered by their "no-limits" strategic partnership [2].

References:
[1] https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Putin_Xi_strongly_condemn_Israeli_strikes_on_Iran_urge_diplomatic_solution_999.html
[2] https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Putin_to_visit_China_starting_Aug_31_for_summit_999.html