When the United States joined Israel this weekend in attacking Iran’s nuclear sites, the outrage and condemnation flowed from Russia.

Russia is prepared to support Iran in its ongoing conflict in the Middle East, but Tehran must first communicate its requests, according to a Kremlin spokesperson. Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters Monday that the assistance “depends on what the Iranian side,

Russia condemned the U.S.'s strikes against Iran, describing them as a "dangerous escalation" and a violation of international law.

Iran’s foreign minister is in Moscow seeking support, but other than condemning the attack, Putin has not made any major moves to back Iran.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iran's foreign minister to discuss next moves after stating there was no justification for the U.S. attack.

Mark Rutte says at the NATO Public Forum that US President Donald Trump helped break the deadlock on ending the war in Ukraine by initiating dialogue with Russia's Vladimir Putin. US President Donald Trump helped break the deadlock on ending the war in Ukraine by initiating dialogue with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin,