Putin condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, says ready to mediate
by Naharnet Newsdesk 7 hours
Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned Israel's wave of strikes launched at Iran, the Kremlin said on Friday, as he held separate phone calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
"Vladimir Putin stressed that Russia condemns Israel's actions, which violate the UN Charter and international law," the Kremlin said in a statement, adding that Putin told Netanyahu of his "readiness to provide mediation" to prevent further escalation.
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