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Russian President Vladimir Putin has highlighted the importance of deepening relations with Iran, describing the partnership with Tehran as a priority for Moscow. In a meeting with Iranian official Mr. Masoud Pezeshkian, the two leaders expressed mutual respect and alignment on global affairs. The meeting took place in Turkmenistan, one of the world’s most secretive states, against the backdrop of increasing tensions in the Middle East. Israel continues to carry out strikes on Beirut, targeting Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group.

 

 

Putin noted that relations between Russia and Iran, both heavily sanctioned by the West, have grown significantly since the Kremlin’s military campaign in Ukraine began in 2022. Tehran is widely believed to be supplying Moscow with weapons for the conflict. "Relations with Iran are a priority for us, they are developing very successfully," Putin stated. "We are actively working together on the international arena, and our views of events in the world are often very close."

 

Mr. Pezeshkian echoed Putin’s remarks, affirming the strength of their cooperation. "Our positions on the international stage are similar," he said, emphasizing that the two nations share a "sincere" relationship. He also commented on the escalating situation in the Middle East, blaming the West for exacerbating the crisis. "The USA and Europe do not want the situation to calm down," he added, referring to the ongoing conflict and its regional impact.

 

The unexpected meeting between Putin and Pezeshkian occurred on the fringes of a lesser-known conference honoring a local poet. Putin had not been scheduled to attend the event until a few days before the gathering. The conference was hosted in Turkmenistan, a country notorious for its repression and lack of political freedom. The country, located on the southern edge of Central Asia and sharing a border with Iran, has been governed by a dictatorship that allows no free press or open political process.

 

Turkmenistan’s current president, Serdar Berdymukhamedov, took power in 2022, inheriting the role from his father, Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedov. The elder Berdymukhamedov ruled the country with an iron fist, famously banning black cars in the capital in 2018 because he considered them unlucky. His son has continued to preside over one of the most closed and authoritarian regimes in the world.

 

In its 2024 report on Turkmenistan, Human Rights Watch detailed the harsh realities of life under the regime. "All basic rights are repressed, and torture in prison is widespread," the report stated. "Recent political reforms have only deepened authoritarian rule. The government does not acknowledge poverty and has failed to take measures to address continued food insecurity."

 

As Russia and Iran draw closer in their geopolitical alliance, their joint stance on key international issues, particularly in the Middle East, underscores the complexity of the region’s shifting alliances. While both countries continue to face sanctions and isolation from the West, their strengthened ties may play an increasingly significant role in global politics.

 

Based on a report from The Daily Telegraph 2024-10-14

 

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

Well done NATO, Biden etc, NOT.

 

The west's response to the war in Ukraine has driven Russia to seek allies that it might never have considered before.

 

Far short of "saving Ukraine", the world is becoming more dangerous.

[Tug]

7 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Well done NATO, Biden etc, NOT.

 

The west's response to the war in Ukraine has driven Russia to seek allies that it might never have considered before.

 

Far short of "saving Ukraine", the world is becoming more dangerous.

You love Putin almost as much as trump sad 😞