🚨JUST IN: 🇷🇺 President Putin says Russia is ready to do 'whatever is necessary' to restore peace in the Middle East.
Russia's President Putin has expressed the country's readiness to do "whatever is necessary" to restore peace in the Middle East. This statement comes amid escalating tensions between the US, Iran, and Israel. Putin's comments were made during a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussing bilateral relations and regional developments ¹ ².
Putin emphasized Russia's commitment to de-escalating tensions and promoting peace in the region. He's engaging with various regional leaders, including Egypt's Foreign Minister, to discuss potential actions and collaborations for restoring stability
The Kremlin has stated that Russia views NATO as a hostile alliance, following US President Trump's comments about considering a NATO exit. Putin's offer to mediate the crisis comes as Iraq's prime minister appealed for his assistance in ending Israeli strikes on Gaza
Russia and Iran have been discussing diplomatic settlements, with their foreign ministers exchanging views on shifting the conflict towards a political-diplomatic resolution. Meanwhile, the US and Israel have been accused of initiating aggression against Iran, prompting retaliatory threats from Tehran
The situation remains volatile, with global markets reacting nervously to potential disruptions in oil supplies.