Vladimir Putin is positioning himself as a mediator between Israel and Iran despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine and close ties with Tehran. Moscow aims to regain diplomatic relevance and protect its ally Iran, while also seeking to regain influence in the Middle East following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.
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