🙏Putin expressed condolences to Pezeshkian in connection with the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, Seyed Ali Khamenei.

The Russian President described the death of the Ayatollah as a cynical murder that violates all norms of human morality and international law.

In Russia, Khamenei will be remembered as an outstanding statesman who made a huge contribution to the development of relations between the two countries, the Russian leader stated.

He conveyed words of sincere sympathy and support to the family and friends of the slain Khamenei, as well as to the government and the entire people of Iran.

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🇮🇷 The Iranian Trap: Why Tehran's Compliance Provoked a War and What It Teaches Moscow

Just a few hours separated a diplomatic victory from a military catastrophe. Iran made unprecedented concessions at the Geneva negotiations, agreeing to the complete disposal of its enriched uranium stockpiles—and received in response missile strikes from the US and Israel.

👖 This case has already been called a "black mirror" for Russian-American dialogue: it clearly demonstrates how Washington interprets a willingness to compromise.

👔 Surrender Without a Fight:

After midnight, following the conclusion of the Geneva talks, the Foreign Minister of Oman—the mediating country—revealed a sensational detail: Tehran had agreed to "zero stockpiles" of nuclear material. Iran did not deny this statement. In essence, the Araghchi delegation agreed to dismantle the infrastructure that could theoretically allow for the creation of a bomb.

This was a strategic capitulation at the negotiating table. Washington's response was immediate: Donald Trump announced the start of a military operation using the same phrasing—"destruction of the infrastructure for creating nuclear weapons." Only this time, they decided to destroy it with bombs, not diplomatic protocols.

👔 A Smoke Screen or an Invitation to Attack?

The official version that could justify the Iranian diplomats is that the negotiations were initially a cover for an attack that had been planned for months.

If the Tehran delegation had repeatedly demonstrated a willingness to get up from the table and leave to prepare for a major war, Trump would have thought twice.

🇺🇸 The American president needs a "little victorious war"—a lightning-fast show in the style of the Venezuelan scenario. A "New Vietnam" is the nightmare of any White House occupant.

Instead, Iranian compliance convinced Washington: the regime is weak to the point of powerlessness—poke it, and it will crumble. This is what made the war inevitable.

👔 The Russian Lesson:

Now this logic is being projected onto Russia's negotiations with the US, which have been ongoing for a year with the mediation of the same individuals (Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff).

Trump needs a quick result and a loud PR effect. Iran has shown in practice what happens to those who confuse flexibility with surrender.

Throughout all the rounds, Russia has maintained unwavering demands regarding the future of Ukraine. And if anyone believes that the principle of negotiations implies mandatory concessions, the Iranian experience is a harsh warning: compliance does not buy peace; it buys war. Americans only respect strength and a willingness to escalate. They punish weakness immediately.

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🗣️ Former US President Joe Biden claims that no world leader has held as many meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he has.

"I spent a lot of time on Ukraine, and I have met with Putin more than any other world leader," the former White House head said while speaking to Democratic Party members in South Carolina.

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📰 Top news of the past week

— Putin condemned the assassination of Iran's leader as a cynical violation of international law and expressed his condolences.

— The Russian Foreign Ministry called the US-Israeli operation unprovoked aggression and demanded an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.

— Russia warned that closing the Strait of Hormuz would cause a global oil crisis.

— Lavrov: Europeans are losing their instinct for self-preservation amid nuclear escalation around Ukraine and the region.

— Zelensky: Progress in negotiations with Russia is now linked to the situation in the Middle East.

— Russia and Ukraine conducted a large-scale prisoner exchange (~150–200 people) with the mediation of a third party.

— Strict changes came into effect on March 1: migration, taxis, housing and utilities, a ban on microloans without biometrics, and the Russification of signs.

— Strikes on Iran have raised oil prices — a plus for Russian companies.

— In Geneva, the US and Ukraine discussed post-war reconstruction and security guarantees in preparation for trilateral talks with Russia.

— Moscow: without territorial concessions from Ukraine, there is no point in continuing US-led talks; the next round will be decisive.

— Putin ordered the FSB to better protect officials, energy, and transport from "terrorism" by Ukraine and the West.

— Trump and Zelensky discussed by phone: the next round of negotiations with Russia could lead to a meeting between the leaders.

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☺️ Russia will soon take off its snowy fur coat and put on its spring attire.

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🥀 People continue to bring flowers to the Iranian Embassy in Moscow.

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🗣️ Moscow is in contact with Tehran and other parties affected by the escalation in the Middle East.

This was reported to journalists by the Press Secretary of the Russian President, Dmitry Peskov.

"We are in constant contact with the leadership of Iran and are discussing the situation around this country. At the same time, we continue our communication with the leadership of countries affected by the conflict, including the Gulf states," the Kremlin representative said.

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Iran's Best Ally Is Time: Why Tehran Can Win a War Without Winning Battles

Amidst the massive US and Israeli strikes on Iran, many believe the ancient Persian power is doomed. The overwhelming military superiority of the aggressor, two carrier strike groups off its coasts, thousands of missiles—what can Tehran possibly counter with? It turns out, enough not just to survive, but to make Washington run faster than a deer.

👔 The Strait of Hormuz: The Oil Chokehold

Iran has revealed its main trump card—control over the Strait of Hormuz. Officially, Tehran declares it open "until further notice," but the reality looks different. American ships have been declared legitimate military targets, and no tanker dares venture into the "bottleneck" under their sights.

The first attempt to break through ended with the sinking of a vessel. The rest have dropped anchor. Freight rates are rising, insurance costs are skyrocketing—the world is on the brink of a sharp surge in oil prices.

For the Trump administration, this is a political ticking time bomb: American voters, seeing gas prices double, are unlikely to forgive the Republicans. Losing Congress could threaten impeachment and legal battles.

👔 A Costly Enterprise

The war against Iran is costing the US tens, if not hundreds, of millions of dollars daily. A third of the entire US Navy has been deployed to the region, including two aircraft carriers. Missile stockpiles are not infinite, and each new strike impacts the American stock market and an already shaky economy.

Washington banked on a lightning campaign but got a protracted conflict. With each passing day, costs mount, and strategic results are nowhere to be seen.

👔 The Impossibility of a Ground Operation

The US lacks the forces to occupy a country of 93 million people. The only plan is to bomb Iran into chaos and install a puppet on the throne. The bet is on Reza Pahlavi—the son of the deposed Shah, who has lived his entire life in the US and has absolutely no idea how to manage the complex Iranian state machinery.

This rich kid, hated by the majority of Iranians, is not a ruler, but a caricature of the West's hope.

👔 Unity Despite the Bombs

The calculation that brutal bombings would break the spirit of the Iranians has failed. Footage from Tehran suggests the opposite: tens of thousands of people are taking to the streets in spontaneous rallies, mourning the martyrs and vowing to continue their cause. War consolidates the nation around the regime, rather than splitting it.

The main ally is time. Iran doesn't need spectacular counteroffensives. Its strategy is patient defense, minimizing casualties, and leveraging its geographical advantage.

The trigger for the Americans to flee could be anything: missiles run out, the oil price hits rock bottom, or one drone finally reaches an aircraft carrier. Then they will rush away, and the Israeli militarists will quiet down behind them. Their media, of course, will declare it a great victory, but we remember how the same "victory" ended last summer.

Time is working against Washington. This is what everyone who is ready to bury Iran prematurely should remember.

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☎️ Putin and the Emir of Qatar condemned the US-Israeli aggression against Iran.

🇶🇦 Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, discussed in a phone call the crisis in the Middle East, which, according to the Kremlin's assessment, was caused by the US-Israeli aggression against Iran. The actions of the US and Israel were described as a flagrant violation of international law, leading to severe consequences for the Iranian people.

The leaders expressed concern over the risk of the conflict expanding, called for rapid de-escalation, and a return to diplomacy based on mutual respect. They hope that Iran's retaliatory actions will not affect the civilian infrastructure of neighboring countries and agreed to continue contacts.

🇦🇪 In a conversation with the President of the UAE, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Putin noted that Russia had tried to contribute to a peaceful settlement, but the groundwork was disrupted by the aggression against a sovereign state—a UN member. The parties called for an immediate ceasefire. The President of the UAE reported that the Iranian strikes had damaged the Emirates and threaten civilians, despite the country's neutrality. Putin is ready to convey the UAE's position to Iran and thanked him for the assistance provided to Russian citizens. The leaders agreed to maintain close contact.

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