Putin holds phone talks with Pezeshkian and Netanyahu

ArmInfo.  Russian President Vladimir Putin held phone talks with his Iranian  counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin  Netanyahu.

According to the Kremlin press service, during the conversation,  Pezeshkian informed Putin of the Iranian leadership's active efforts  to normalize the situation in the country. It was noted that Russia  and Iran consistently support a rapid de-escalation of tensions  around Iran and in the region as a whole, and resolve emerging issues  exclusively through political and diplomatic means. The two sides  reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening the  Russian-Iranian strategic partnership and the practical  implementation of joint economic projects in various fields. 

It was also reported that this conversation was preceded by a  conversation between Putin and Netanyahu.  "The leaders discussed the  state of affairs  in the Middle East and the situation surrounding  Iran. Vladimir Putin outlined his fundamental stance in favor of  stepping up political and diplomatic efforts  to ensure stability and  security in the region. The Russian side confirmed its willingness to  continue making mediation efforts and  promote constructive dialogue  involving all interested states. It was agreed to maintain contacts  at various levels," the Kremlin noted.