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It is expected that the long-term cooperation document between Iran and Russia, which is in its final stages, will be signed in the near future. The signing of such a document can bring new dimensions to the bilateral relationship and deepen cooperation.
It appears that Pezeshkian and Putin discussed not only bilateral issues but also pressing regional and international matters during their meeting. Regional and international issues have always been on the agenda of high-level talks between the two countries. Currently, the Gaza war, which has affected West Asia, has directly involved Iran and simultaneously impacted Russia’s interests in the region. Therefore, it is natural that the two presidents would have consulted on how to ease tensions in the region. It is only natural that both sides would leverage their capacities to weather the current turbulent situation in West Asia. As a global power and a permanent member of the UN Security Council, Russia has the ability to work with Iran to prevent the escalation of tensions through its influence in the top body.
There have been criticisms of Russia in the Iranian media and society. However, it is essential to note that media feedback on an issue often differs from reality. For instance, regarding Moscow’s recent stance on the Zangezur corridor, which Iran opposes, there was widespread reproach to Russia in the Iranian media. However, during a visit by the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council to Russia, where he met with Putin, the Russian side explicitly stated that it would not take any action that would harm Iran’s interests and security.
This does not mean that there are no differences of opinion between Iran and Russia; however, what matters is that both countries are trying to ensure that these disputes do not negatively impact their relations and cooperation. They are working to resolve these differences through dialogue.
Iran and Russia are not currently inclined to change the trajectory of their relations and cooperation. The statements made by Pezeshkian and Putin during their meeting in Turkmenistan reflected this, especially since the ground has been laid for increased economic cooperation between Tehran and Moscow.