What Russia’s ‘anti-West alliance’ with Iran would mean for Europe

Putin aims to bolster ties with Iran as both nations face severe sanctions from Europe and the US

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi ahead of talks in Tehran
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi ahead of talks in Tehran
(Image credit: Mustafa Kamaci/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Iran on Tuesday to shore up a new “anti-West” alliance between the two sanction-hit nations.

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