Russia and Iran sign 20-year pact to boost military and energy ties
Russia and Iran have strengthened their partnership by signing a 20-year agreement to enhance military and energy cooperation. This pact aims to boost relations in various sectors, including politics and trade, amid increasing pressure from Western nations. The agreement was finalized during a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in the Kremlin. Both leaders expressed their commitment to deepening ties, especially as they face challenges in the Middle East and from Western powers. In eastern Ukraine, a Russian missile strike killed at least four people in Kryvyi Rih. Ukraine's military reported a successful strike on a Russian air defense system, while Russia claimed to have intercepted multiple missiles and warned of potential retaliation.