🇷🇺🇮🇷 President of Russia Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Special Representative of the President of Iran and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Abbas Araghchi (St Petersburg, April 27, 2026) 💬 Vladimir Putin: Allow me to extend a warm welcome to you – this time in St Petersburg. At the beginning of our conversation, I would like to note that last week I received a message from the Supreme Leader of Iran. I would ask you to convey my most sincere gratitude for it and to confirm that Russia, like Iran, intends to continue developing our strategic relations. Please convey my words of gratitude to the Supreme Leader for this message, as well as my best wishes, sound health and wellbeing. We see how courageously and heroically the people of Iran are fighting for their independence and sovereignty. Of course, we very much hope that, relying on this courage and striving for independence, the Iranian people, under the leadership of their new Leader, will overcome this difficult period of trials and see peace prevail. 🤝 For our part, we will do everything that serves your interests and the interests of all peoples of the region to ensure that this peace is achieved as soon as possible. You know our position well. #RussiaIran