Russia, Iran Strengthen Diplomacy Amid Tensions

0:00On April 27th, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Balusov just wrapped up talks in Kyrgyzstan with Iran's Deputy Defense Minister Reza Talay Nik. Balusov pushed Russia's firm stance that the conflict with Iran needs a pure diplomatic fix, no military moves. He stressed that Moscow and Tehran will keep backing each other strong. Meanwhile, Talay Nik had his straight to Belarus, Russia's tight ally, for a sit-down with their defense minister, Viktor Krenin. They both agreed the Middle East's mess can only sort out through politics and ramped up negotiations, ditching any force. These meetings highlight how Russia and its partners are doubling down on diplomacy amid rising tensions. It's all about countering pressures from the U.S. and Israel, while building deeper military and political links. Back in Moscow, President Vladimir Putin met Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Iraqi. Putin gave props to the Iranian people for holding their ground in independence, promising

1:00Russia will step up with all the help Tehran needs. As these alliances tighten, expect more coordinated pushes for talks over bombs, keeping the focus on peace through partnerships that last. That's the story for today. Global News Today, Driven by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.