Admin I Friday, June 13, 2025
MOSCOW, Russia – President Vladimir Putin of Russia has condemned Israel for the attacks on Iran which damaged nuclear power facilities and killed over 70 people including top Iranian generals, scientists and other civilians.
In a statement, Putin said it is an act of force against Iran.
Vladimir Putin who spoke on phone to President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian and Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his condolences to the authorities and citizens of Iran over the heavy death toll resulting from Israeli strikes, including among civilians.
Putin said Israel’s actions had been carried out in violation of the UN Charter and international law.
According to him, the Russian side has been fully supporting the efforts to resolve the situation around Iran’s nuclear programme peacefully and has proposed concrete initiatives aimed at reaching mutually acceptable agreements.
According to him, Russia will continue to promote a de-escalation between Iran and Israel.
In his conversation with the Prime Minister of Israel, the President of Russia emphasised the importance of resuming the negotiations and resolving any issues pertaining to Iran’s nuclear programme exclusively via political and diplomatic means.
In addition, Putin expressed willingness to provide mediation so as to prevent further escalation.
Putin promised to maintain close contact with the authorities of both Iran and Israel with a view to resolving the present situation, which is fraught with the most disastrous consequences for the entire region.
