Barzani Meets Russian Consul General in Erbil

The meeting focused on political developments in Iraq and the latest regional changes, as well as the status of relations between Erbil and Baghdad.

President Masoud Barzani, (R), receiving Maxim Rubin, the Russian CG in Erbil, August 13, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
President Masoud Barzani, (R), receiving Maxim Rubin, the Russian CG in Erbil, August 13, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — President Masoud Barzani on Wednesday received Maxim Rubin, the Russian Consul General in Erbil, at his headquarters in Pirmam, Erbil.

The meeting focused on political developments in Iraq and the latest regional changes, as well as the status of relations between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi federal government. The discussions also touched on the formation of the new Kurdistan cabinet.

During the meeting, the importance of strengthening and expanding ties between the Kurdistan Region and Russia was emphasized.