Putin's earlier remarks hint at Russia's stand on U.S. strikes on Iran

By Charles Maynes

Published June 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM EDT

Russia is dealing with its own war in Ukraine, which complicates any potential involvement in the Middle East conflict the U.S. entered June 21.

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