Iranian foreign minister arrives in Russia for talks with Putin

RT.com
27 Apr 2026, 17:00 GMT+10

Abbas Araghchis visit marks the final stop of his regional tour as talks with the US have stalled

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin, amid stalled diplomatic efforts to end the USIsraeli war on Iran.

The top diplomat landed in St. Petersburg early Monday and is scheduled to meet with the Russian leader and other senior officials, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has confirmed, noting that "the importance of this conversation is difficult to overestimate in terms of how the situation around Iran and in the Middle East is developing."

The trip marks the final leg of Araghchi's regional tour of Pakistan, Oman, and Russia, which he has described as an effort to "closely coordinate" with partners amid the standoff with Washington and West Jerusalem.

Direct USIran negotiations have stalled after President Donald Trump called off a planned trip by his envoys to Islamabad over the weekend, saying the Iranians "can call" if they want to talk.

Tehran, meanwhile, has insisted that direct talks with the US are pointless as long as Washington maintains a naval blockade of Iranian ports and Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue.

Russia has positioned itself as a key diplomatic partner for Tehran throughout the conflict. Araghchi's meeting with Putin is expected to focus on the latest ceasefire developments and forming a joint approach to the crisis.

(RT.com)

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