Putin and Pezeshkian Meet, Discuss Economic Ties Amid US Pressure

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When and where did Putin and Pezeshkian meet?

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on September 1, 2026. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.

What did Putin and Pezeshkian agree on?

The leaders agreed to maintain and expand economic and trade relations between Russia and Iran. They also discussed strengthening cooperation in various fields and resisting what Pezeshkian termed US "unilateralism."

What was said about the Iran-US ceasefire?

Russian President Vladimir Putin described the ceasefire memorandum between Iran and the United States, signed in June 2026, as unstable and fragile. He noted that while Russia welcomed it, the truce did not hold.