Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday. In its readout of the call, the Kremlin said Putin expressed condolences over the deaths of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, members of his family, and senior Iranian military officials, and reaffirmed Russia’s call for an “immediate cessation of hostilities,” a rejection of force as a solution, and a swift return to political and diplomatic efforts. The call came as Moscow faces growing questions