Putin speaks to Iranian President, with emphasis on deepening ties - Kremlin
Russia has stepped up its efforts to build ties with Iran and other non-Western countries since it invaded Ukraine on February 24.
RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin meets with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi at a summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, last month.(photo credit: Iranian Presidential Website/WANA/handout via Reuters)ByREUTERSUpdated: