The conversation marked the first time since September 2022 that the two leaders spoke. While the heads-of-state found common ground over the Iran conflict, they still held disagreements over the Ukraine conflict, although both showed an inclination toward a peaceful end to the hostilities.

"Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron emphasised that Russia and France, as permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, bore particular responsibility for upholding peace and security, in the Middle East or elsewhere, as well as for preserving the global non-proliferation regime. In this regard, it was noted that respecting Tehran's legitimate right to develop peaceful nuclear technology and continue fulfilling its obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which includes cooperating with the IAEA, was crucial," a statement from the Kremlin regarding the call said.

Notably, both Russia and France possess nuclear weapons.

While Paris and Moscow have been at odds with each other over Kiev, with Macron himself challenging Russia with his nuclear weapons and even permitting his long range missiles to be launched toward Russian targets from Ukraine, the countries appear to finally be coming together over a third-party conflict.

"The two leaders spoke in favor of settling the crisis around Iran's nuclear program and any other differences arising in the Middle East exclusively via political and diplomatic means. They agreed to maintain contact in order to coordinate their stances if necessary," the Kremlin said.

In addition to Iran, Ukraine was discussed as well.

The French President's office reportedly said that Macron "emphasized France's unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity" and that he "called for the establishment, as soon as possible, of a ceasefire and the launch of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia for a solid and lasting settlement of the conflict."

While Macron spoke of his support for the Kiev government, Putin spoke of what led to the current situation.