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Authorities in St. Petersburg plan to reduce attendance for the May 9 parade from 5,600 participants to 310. The Russian military department confirmed that the May 9 Victory Day parade will proceed in St.

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the Iranian people for defending their country against U.S. The support is directed toward Iran's position regarding the conflict involving the U.S. and Israel. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed strong support for Iran during talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in St. The discussion comes amid ongoing tensions involving the U.S. The comments were made following the meeting between the two officials. The meeting represents the first high-level direct contact between the parties following recent regional escalations. Putin stated he received a message from Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei last week. Putin indicated Russia aims to achieve regional peace as quickly as possible. Analysts noted concerns that Russia could indirectly influence combat operations without deploying troops.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was received in St. Separately, a Palestinian was injured in an attack by settlers on the village of Jallud, south of Nablus in the West Bank. The Sudanese army shelled a camp for displaced people in Darfur. Iran has transmitted a new proposal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian President discussed the alliance with Putin. This alliance is viewed as a response to US actions. The alliance between Iran and Russia is being strengthened amid rising tensions with the United States. This strategic alignment involves cooperation and mutual support between the two nations. Iran and Russia are deepening their strategic partnership, a development that coincides with heightened tensions involving the United States.

Russia's relationship with Iran is being managed to prevent Tehran's collapse, but Moscow is also prioritizing its relationship with Donald Trump. Russia has been cooperating with Tehran to a degree that prevents Iran's collapse, despite its own involvement in the Ukraine war. Russia prioritizes its relationship with former President Donald Trump to avoid losing this leverage. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that work to support participants in the special military operation will not be interrupted. He noted that the system of special social guarantees for participants and veterans of combat operations and their family members is expanding, with new laws adopted in the past year. Putin also mentioned receiving a message from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Iran's top diplomat met with Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg, with Russia supporting Iran.