Putin and Araghchi meeting exposes Russia's limited support for Iran

10 articles · Updated · OilPrice.com · May 4

In Moscow last week, the Kremlin offered only possible mediation in the U.S.-Israel-Iran war, while Iran again pressed for S-400 air defences and Sukhoi fighter jets.
The report says a 20-year cooperation treaty signed in January 2024 heavily favours Russia, especially in energy and trade terms, while promised military support has remained conditional and undelivered.
It argues Russia's own war pressures, including battlefield losses and Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure, are reducing its capacity to aid Tehran, leaving Iran with little leverage in the partnership.

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