
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein met in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly and discussed the importance of international efforts for de-escalation in the Middle East, as well as practical aspects of the development of Russian-Iraqi relations.
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The meeting took place on the sidelines of the high-level 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, where current issues on the global and regional agenda were discussed.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein pointed out the importance of international efforts for de-escalation in the Middle East. The meeting of diplomats took place in New York on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, the Foreign Ministry noted.
“There was also an exchange of views on current issues on the global and regional agenda, with an emphasis on the situation developing in the Persian Gulf area,” the message clarifies.
The diplomats pointed out the importance of international efforts in the interests of a speedy de-escalation of the situation in the Middle East. Lavrov and his colleague also discussed practical aspects of the further development of friendly Russian-Iraqi relations.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he would agree to a meeting with Donald Trump only if the United States abandons attempts to overthrow the Iranian government by force, emphasizing the need to respect previously signed agreements.

US President Donald Trump published on Truth Social a map of the Strait of Hormuz, circled and labeled "Trump Strait", following the memorandum with Iran and the suspension of free passage of ships through the strait.

Ambassador at Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry Rodion Miroshnik said in an interview with RIA Novosti that Ukraine in its current state cannot provide for itself and exists only thanks to financial and military assistance from the West. He noted that to stop this support, it is important to strike Ukrainian ports, logistics centers and railways.

Member of the State Duma Committee on Labor Svetlana Bessarab said that the maximum state pension in Russia exceeds 100 thousand rubles and is paid to cosmonauts, Heroes of the Soviet Union, Heroes of Russia, Heroes of Labor and heroine mothers, plus additional material support in the amount of 36.5 thousand rubles for old-age pensioners.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that a meeting with American leader Donald Trump will not take place until trust between the two countries is restored. He noted that the US actions have upset the Iranian people, and organizing such a meeting is difficult from a political point of view. Previously, Putin welcomed the ceasefire memorandum between Iran and the United States, but called it fragile, and Trump signaled a possible resumption of attacks on Iran after the November congressional elections.

Ambassador at Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry Rodion Miroshnik said in an interview with RIA Novosti that Ukraine under the current regime cannot provide for itself and lives solely on the financial and military support of the West. According to him, to stop this support, Russia is striking Ukrainian ports, logistics centers and railways.