Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in St Petersburg on Monday, according to international news agencies.
Putin said Russia hoped the Iranian people would overcome what he described as a “difficult period” and that peace would prevail.
He also said he had received a message from Mojtaba Khamenei and asked Araghchi to convey his wishes for good health to Iran’s Supreme Leader.
According to Russia’s state news agency RIA, Putin said Moscow would do everything it could in the interests of Iran and other countries in the region. He also said Russia intended to continue developing its strategic relations with Tehran.
Araghchi said Russia and Iran remained strategic partners and that their relationship would continue to strengthen. He also thanked Moscow and Putin for their support.
A meeting was held between FM @araghchi and Russian President Putin. https://t.co/XiXRFIlyio pic.twitter.com/oiTfJG4vNk
— Tehran Times (@TehranTimes79) April 27, 2026
Source: ertnews.gr
