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The European Union has rejected the notion of Russia serving as a mediator between Iran and Israel, stating that Moscow has “zero credibility” in such a role, Al Jazeera reports.
“There has been a recent Russia-Iran partnership agreement, which signals deepening cooperation across multiple areas, including foreign policy and defence,” EU spokesperson Anouar El Anouni was quoted as saying. “In light of such, Russia cannot be an objective mediator.”
According to the Doha-based news outlet, US President Donald Trump told ABC News on Sunday that he would be open to Russian President Vladimir Putin taking on a mediating role. “He is ready. He called me about it. We had a long talk about it,” Trump said.