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Putin Warns of World War III Risk and Offers to Mediate Israel-Iran Clash

His focus on Iran’s nuclear vulnerabilities underscored the need for urgent diplomatic containment.

In this photo released by the Roscongress Foundation, Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at a plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, June 20, 2025.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin speaks during a plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 20, 2025. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov/File photo
Russia's President Vladimir Putin speaks about possibility of WW3 during a plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 20, 2025.
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Overview

  • He identified Russia’s war in Ukraine and escalating Israel-Iran clashes as key drivers of a growing global conflict threat.
  • He noted that recent Israeli strikes had damaged Iran’s Natanz enrichment site, prompting the IAEA to warn of a potential nuclear disaster.
  • He proposed Russia as a mediator between Israel and Iran, citing Moscow’s longstanding relations with both governments.
  • He announced plans to expand military-technical cooperation with friendly states through joint weapons development, turnkey production facilities and personnel training.
  • He pledged to modernize Russia’s armed forces by equipping them with advanced weaponry, upgrading infrastructure and integrating new technologies.