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Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi met in Russia in June last year
Iran is expected to discuss countermeasures with its key ally Russia amid a lack of significant progress in peace talks with the United States.
Iran's Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, stated in an interview with Iran's ISNA news agency on the 26th that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on the 27th (local time).
Ambassador Jalali explained that Minister Aragchi "will hold in-depth consultations with high-ranking Russian officials regarding the ongoing peace talks, the ceasefire situation, and recent changes in the regional situation."
Ambassador Jalali also posted on X (formerly Twitter) that Minister Aragchi is meeting President Putin in Russia "as part of Iran's continued diplomatic jihad to advance national interests in the face of external threats."
According to AFP, the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated today that Minister Aragchi has already departed for Russia.
The Russian Foreign Ministry also confirmed Aragchi's visit to Russia but did not comment on whether he would meet with President Putin.
Russia and Iran have grown closer in recent years, including signing a 20-year comprehensive strategic partnership treaty last year.
Russia condemned the attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, and there were reports that Russia provided Iran with information on the location and movements of US forces.
Minister Aragchi is expected to explain Iran's negotiation goals and plans to the Russian side and request support.
Iran is also actively communicating with neighboring countries.
According to Iranian state media, Minister Aragchi consecutively spoke with the foreign ministers of Egypt, France, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey on the 25th-26th and paid a courtesy call to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said in Oman on the 26th.
As the US and Iran have failed to schedule a second round of talks and entered a stalemate, it is observed that Iran is trying to improve relations with neighboring countries to build favorable public opinion.
According to CNN, Minister Aragchi discussed "diplomacy and ceasefire" and "recent developments in the region" with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badri Abdelatty.
In a phone call with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, he emphasized the importance of European countries playing a constructive role for a lasting ceasefire.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, informed Minister Aragchi that Qatar is ready to continue its active mediation and dialogue facilitation role to end the war.
Minister Aragchi explained Iran's diplomatic efforts to end the war and de-escalate tensions to Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
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