SAEDNEWS: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has welcomed the Iran-Israel ceasefire with caution, while the Kremlin reaffirmed its unequivocal support for Tehran amid ongoing uncertainty over the truce’s durability.
According to Saed News, in his first public response to the announced ceasefire between Iran and Israel, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed guarded optimism, stating that while Moscow welcomes the truce, it remains unclear whether it will hold amid continuing reports of cross-border attacks.
Speaking at the 11th Primakov Readings, an international gathering of scholars and experts, Lavrov said, “It is difficult to draw definitive conclusions or see a clear picture at this stage.” He revealed that U.S. efforts—along with Qatari mediation—had influenced Israel to agree to an open-ended ceasefire, though sporadic reports of renewed hostilities have already emerged.
“Let’s not make hasty decisions based on fragmented information,” Lavrov cautioned, underscoring Moscow’s preference for peace but warning against premature optimism. His remarks echoed Moscow’s consistent diplomatic stance of advocating regional stability while maintaining close ties with Tehran.
Simultaneously, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov doubled down on Russia’s political commitment to Iran, pushing back against criticism that Moscow’s support had been insufficient. “Just yesterday, we reaffirmed Russia’s firm and unambiguous stance in support of Iran in the Middle East conflict,” Peskov told reporters.
He emphasized Russia’s intent to deepen its strategic relationship with Tehran, acknowledging that debates over the extent of Moscow’s backing are inevitable but largely unfounded. “Naturally, such discussions are part of any serious diplomatic alignment,” he added.
Peskov also noted that Moscow finds it “difficult to forecast” how long the ceasefire might last, citing a lack of clarity regarding the behind-the-scenes negotiations. He declined to fully endorse former U.S. President Donald Trump's optimism on the truce, stating, “We’re aware of indirect communications via Qatari mediators and American contacts with regional leaders, but we don’t have access to the full details.”
As violence threatens to disrupt the tentative calm, Moscow’s dual message—welcoming peace while standing firmly by Iran—highlights its delicate balancing act in the volatile Middle East theater.
