Putin backs Iran's stance, calls energy sanctions illegal

Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly supported Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's assertion that energy-sector sanctions are illegal, during a meeting. This aligns with Russia's own anti-sanctions narrative and signals continued coordination between Moscow and Tehran against Western sanctions. The statement is rhetorical, with no immediate policy shift, but reinforces the Russia-Iran axis in energy diplomacy.

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