‘Wouldn't make sense' for Russia to support Iran in escalating conflict with Israel
Former IDF spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus discusses the meeting between Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
'The interesting statement that apparently was released by the Kremlin is that Russia seeks to support the Iranian people, that's an interesting statement,' Mr Conricus told Sky News host Sharri Markson.
'It wouldn't make sense for the Russians to invest resources that they apparently don't have a lot of after one of their allies that is apparently not doing very well on the battlefield.'
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