It's been nearly a week since Israel launched its attacks on Iran, and one of the latter nation's staunchest allies is "nowhere to be found," New York Times. Russia so far has declined to weigh in on the conflict other than some "phone calls and condemnatory statements.

A joint peace plan between Russia and the US is possible, which would strengthen Russia’s global standing and create a foundation for the US to consider lifting anti-Russian

As the airstrikes between Israel and Iran drag on and more lives are lost, Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to calm things down.