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Vladimir Putin expresses Russian people’s solidarity with Iran

From 24.kg · () Russian

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  • Vladimir Putin met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek.
  • Putin said the Russian people stood in solidarity with Iran as it defended its national interests, sovereignty and independence.
  • He asked Pezeshkian to convey greetings and best wishes to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Vladimir Putin used his meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the SCO Summit in Bishkek to express solidarity with Iran.

The Russian president said the Russian people supported the Iranian people as they fought for their national interests, sovereignty and independence. He also asked Pezeshkian to pass on his greetings and best wishes to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.

Khamenei assumed Iran’s leadership in March 2026. Putin had previously congratulated him on his election and reaffirmed Moscow’s readiness to develop the strategic partnership between Russia and Iran, according to the Kremlin website.

The Russian people stand in solidarity with the Iranian people as they fight for their national interests, sovereignty and independence.

— Vladimir PutinPutin expressed support for Iran during his meeting with President Masoud Pezeshkian.
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