2025-06-19T12:45:34+00:00
Shafaq News/ Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese
President Xi Jinping stressed the need to halt the military escalation between
Iran and Israel, during a phone call on Thursday.
Yuri Ushakov, an aide to the Russian president, said both
leaders agreed to instruct their respective agencies to intensify communication
and exchange views in the coming days.
The two presidents affirmed their shared stance that
resolving the situation in the Middle East requires diplomatic means, not
military action. “They condemned Israel’s actions, which they said violate the
United Nations Charter,” Ushakov added.
Xi voiced support for Russia’s mediation efforts, expressing
confidence that they would help reduce tensions, while Putin reiterated
Russia’s readiness to mediate in the Middle East if needed.
Earlier, Putin expressed readiness to mediate an end to the
escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, proposing a settlement that
safeguards Tehran’s right to pursue a peaceful nuclear program.
Commenting on US remarks regarding the possible
assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Putin said he
does not even wish to discuss the possibility of such an action by the United
States.
