Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed energy and transport projects with Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi in a telephone call. The Kremlin has said that "The presidents spoke in favor of the consistent implementation of mutually beneficial projects in the energy, transport and logistics sectors." Moscow and Tehran have moved to forge closer relations after Russia sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine last February, prompting sweeping Western sanctions. Russia and Iran, which are also under Western sanctions, are among the world's largest oil exporters.

Russia’s Putin and Iran’s Raisi Discuss Energy And Transport In Telephone Call

Posted On: February 23, 2023

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Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed energy and transport projects with Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi in a telephone call. The Kremlin has said that “The presidents spoke in favor of the consistent implementation of mutually beneficial projects in the energy, transport and logistics sectors.” Moscow and Tehran have moved to forge closer relations after Russia sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine last February, prompting sweeping Western sanctions. Russia and Iran, which are also under Western sanctions, are among the world’s largest oil exporters.