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Iran’s Pezeshkian to meet Putin in Moscow on Oct 27

Tehran/Moscow, Oct 24 (UNI) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday during a visit to attend a summit of gas-exporting countries, Iranian media reported on Saturday, citing Tehran’s ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali.
The two leaders are expected to discuss economic cooperation and geopolitical issues, the Tasnim news agency reported, citing Jalali.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that talks between Tehran and Moscow would continue next week with both presidents participating.
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Ukraine resumes drone strikes on Russian refineries after brief halt, says Russian Deputy PM Alexander Novak

30 Oct 2026 | 8:15 PM

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Government corruption emerges as central point of concern for voters ahead of US midterms

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Russia, US, Ukraine agree to trilateral negotiations without European involvement, says Kremlin

30 Oct 2026 | 7:43 PM

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Putin open to engaging with all parties for reaching peace in Ukraine, says Kremlin

30 Oct 2026 | 7:40 PM

Moscow, Oct 30 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin remains willing to engage with all parties in pursuit of a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, responding to a Financial Times report that the US was considering Britain, Germany and France as potential European representatives in negotiations.

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