Putin’s decree extends the Russian embargo from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026, news agencies reported. The ban, which has been in effect for ten years, is usually extended by a year, noted the Interfax agency.
The Russian President accepted the proposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, agreed with other departments and authorities, regarding the draft agreement on a comprehensive strategic partnership with Iran. “I consider it appropriate to sign the agreement at the highest level,” Putin said in the relevant order, without mentioning when he could sign the agreement.
Last week, the European Union and the United States announced that they would respond with new sanctions to Iran’s delivery of ballistic missiles to Russia, which Tehran is helping to continue its aggression against Ukraine, thereby directly threatening security in Europe. Tehran denies the delivery of missiles, but Moscow did not directly deny it.
According to the media, Iran could supply Russia with hundreds of missiles, just as it supplied thousands of drones used in airstrikes against Ukrainian cities and towns. In return, Russia began to provide Iran with modern air defense systems, according to the media. Russia also deployed North Korean missiles and artillery ammunition in the war against Ukraine.
