Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation summit in Uzbekistan. Reuters
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation summit in Uzbekistan. Reuters

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Western sanctions on Russia leave 'huge gap', allowing it to strengthen ties with Iran

The two nations have been largely ostracised by the international community

Laura O'Callaghan
Laura O'Callaghan

October 27, 2022