President of the Kurdistan Region Receives the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Iraq
ARK News.. Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region, met today, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, with Elbrus Kutrashev, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Iraq. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation between Russia, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region.
The internal situation in the Kurdistan Region, as well as relations between Erbil and Baghdad, constituted another key focus of the meeting. Both parties emphasized the importance of dialogue and mutual understanding in resolving outstanding issues.
The two sides also exchanged views regarding the agreement between the United States and Iran and expressed hope that the ongoing talks between the two countries would lead to lasting, comprehensive, and stable peace in the region.
In another part of the meeting, which was attended by the Russian Consul General in the Kurdistan Region, the latest developments in the war in Ukraine were discussed.
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