Analysts say the Kremlin is prioritizing its own war against Ukraine, as well as its relations with Gulf nations that don’t want to see a stronger Iran.

President Vladimir Putin said Friday he has secured Israel's pledge to keep Russian personnel at Iran's Russia-built nuclear power plant secure and that he has reached out to both sides to try to end the week-old war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered Wednesday to help mediate an end to the conflict between Israel and Iran, suggesting Moscow could help negotiate a settlement that could allow Tehran to

Russia said the use of a tactical nuclear weapon by the U.S. in Iran would be "catastrophic" after a report that it had not been ruled out as an option for President Donald Trump, who is considering joining Israel's strikes.

A U.S. attack on Iran, which President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing for the possibility of, would “radically destabilize the entire situation,” warned Russia’s deputy foreign minister, as the war between Israel and Iran continues to escalate.