Russia prepared to expand ties with Iran in all areas, the Kremlin says
"Russia is definitely ready to expand cooperation with Iran in all areas. Iran is our partner, and our relations are developing very dynamically," a Kremlin spokesperson said.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian during a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, September 1, 2025. (photo credit: Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via REUTERS)ByREUTERS