MOSCOW, May 16 (RIA Novosti) - President Vladimir Putin and British Prime Minister Tony Blair discussed Iran and the Middle East peace process during a telephone conversation Tuesday, the Kremlin press service said.
"The sides had a constructive exchange of opinions on pressing international issues, including the situation around Iran and in the Middle East," the press service said.
The two leaders, initiated by the British side, also touched upon the July summit of G8 leaders in St. Petersburg and said they were satisfied with the coordinated agenda and joint preparatory efforts.