'Candy payback': Putin stored ready by Erdogan forward of assembly in Iran

Russian President Vladimir Putin was left awkwardly standing in entrance of cameras whereas ready to fulfill along with his Turkish counterpart, getting a style of his personal energy tactic.

Video posted to Twitter reveals Putin wanting frazzled as he waited for almost one minute for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to reach for his or her assembly in Tehran, Iran, on Tuesday. As soon as Ergodan walked in, Putin shrugged earlier than smirking and strolling over to present him a handshake.

What was extensively considered as a ready sport on social media highlights a back-and-forth of comparable incidents between Putin and Erdogan over time. Joyce Karam, senior correspondent for the Nationwide, referred to as it "candy payback" for Erdogan after Putin left the Turkish chief ready for round two minutes earlier than a gathering in 2020.

The assembly in Iran marks solely the second identified time Putin has traveled overseas since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. Leaders met to debate the battle in Syria and the way to restart exports of Ukrainian grain to ease the worldwide meals disaster that has been incurred for the reason that struggle started. Putin additionally met with Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Ebrahim Raisi.

PUTIN TO VISIT IRAN NEXT WEEK

Turkey has discovered itself on the other finish of warfare as Russia in conflicts in Syria and Libya, however the nation hasn’t imposed sanctions on Moscow — making it a vital ally as a number of Western nations have imposed punishments on Russia after the full-scale Ukraine invasion started.

The assembly Tuesday was additionally a approach for Putin to sign worldwide partnerships, lauding his relationship with Iran throughout the assembly.

“Our relationships are creating at an excellent tempo,” Putin stated. “[We have worked to] strengthen their cooperation on worldwide safety and contribute considerably to the Syrian settlement.”

Putin introduced he would make the journey final week, prompting issues from nationwide safety adviser Jake Sullivan, who stated U.S. intelligence signifies that the "Iranian authorities is making ready to supply Russia with as much as a number of hundred UAVs, together with weapons-capable UAVs on an expedited timeline" to help the nation with its struggle efforts in Ukraine.

Sullivan additionally warned that Iran is planning to coach Russian troops to make use of the brand new weapons as early as this month.