“It’s not just a regional issue, it’s an issue for the entire humankind,” he told Putin, adding that “it’s necessary to find a quick solution.” Iran, which has been a staunch supporter of Hamas, has warned repeatedly that the war, which erupted on Oct. 7, could spread to other parts of the region. Putin’s meeting with Raisi on Thursday follows their talks in Tehran in July 2022, where the Russian leader received strong support for his action in Ukraine. After it sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022, Russia has further expanded its ties with Iran, securing supplies of Iranian exploding drones that it has used extensively in attacks on Ukraine.
