Putin's first reaction to Iran ceasefire: makes fun of US, NATO as ally Mojtaba makes Trump back off

Russia has welcomed the newly announced U.S.-Iran truce, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova saying Moscow played an active role in efforts to ease the crisis and framed its involvement as being rooted in national interests, international law, and humanitarian goals. In Moscow’s telling, the ceasefire is not just a pause in fighting but also a diplomatic outcome Russia wants seen as consistent with its broader push to shape the regional balance.