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Russian President Vladimir Putin began talks with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, at a summit on Friday to sign a ...

A strategic deal between Russia and Iran after their setback in Syria means a lot to both countries On 17 January, Russia and Iran signed a landmark Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty.