Putin meets top Iranian adviser Larijani, discusses Middle East tensions, nuclear issues
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Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia’s position in favour of stabilising the Middle East region.
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MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting on July 20 with Mr Ali Larijani, a senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Russian state-run RIA news agency reported, citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
The two discussed the escalating situation in the Middle East and issues surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme.
Mr Putin reaffirmed Russia’s position in favour of stabilising the region and pursuing a political resolution to matters related to Iran’s nuclear activities, Mr Peskov said. REUTERS
