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centerLIVE UPDATEPutin says he is ready to help mediate peace efforts
NEWS SUMMARY
Russian President Vladimir Putin informed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian via phone on April 12, 2026, of his readiness to mediate peace efforts. Putin emphasized facilitating a political and diplomatic settlement for a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.
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