Iran conflict could open opportunities for Russia to possibly become a power broker to help end the confrontation.

KANANASKIS, Alberta (Reuters) -More pressure must be exerted on Russia to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine urging the G7 nations to ramp up sanctions to achieve that goal, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an interview with Newsmax, said that Iran is effectively fighting against Ukraine by supplying weapons and technology to Russia. "Iran, the regime, is effectively fighting against us by delivering weapons to the Russians.

With Moscow’s back to the wall in Ukraine, Tehran may soon see that its new ‘strategic partnership’ with the Kremlin is not much help.

US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin spoke for nearly an hour by phone on June 14, with discussions centering on the latest armed conflict between Iran and Israel.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says rising global oil prices following Israeli strikes on Iran will strengthen Russia by increasing its oil revenues, aiding its war effort in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump have held a lengthy phone call to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East and Ukraine peace talks.

On April 4, a Russian missile strike in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih resulted in the tragic deaths of nine children and twelve adults. Two months later, on June 4, family members and friends assembled at the playground where the attack occurred for an impromptu memorial service.

A sharp rise in global oil prices following Israeli strikes on Iran will benefit Russia and bolster its military capabilities in the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday in comments that were under embargo until Saturday afternoon.