Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Kremlin announced. During the conversation, Putin noted "the need for a peaceful solution and a return to the negotiation process," and offered to mediate "to prevent escalation." Putin also spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. In the statement, the Israeli attack against Iran's nuclear facilities was described as a "dangerous escalation," and it was emphasized that Moscow condemns the attack that "violates the UN Charter and international law." The Kremlin statement said that Putin also expressed his "condolences" to Pezeshkian for the loss of life in Iran and called for resolving the nuclear crisis through diplomatic means.