# Putin calls Middle East situation a pressing problem

https://mins.news/en/item/91980

- TASS, 2026-10-08 18:57 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2199557

> Russian leader Vladimir Putin described the situation in the Middle East as the most pressing problem at a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. He said Russia was aware of Iran’s genuine efforts to end the conflict.

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