Russia’s President Putin praises US-Iran deal

Published June 18, 2026 Updated June 18, 2026 05:55pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, Al Jazeera reports.

Moscow views the deal as a step towards permanently halting the conflict and could serve as a model for future peace agreements, he says.

Speaking at the Russia-ASEAN summit in the Russian city of Kazan, Putin adds that stabilisation in the Middle East will be beneficial for global energy markets.

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