Putin expresses condolences to the Iranian people over the 'cynical' killing of Ali Khamenei

(Patria) - Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that the "cynical" killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family violated all norms of human morality and international law.

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"Please accept my expressions of deep condolences regarding the killing of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ali Khamenei, and members of his family, committed in cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law.

In our country, Ayatollah Khamenei will be remembered as an outstanding statesman who made a huge personal contribution to the development of friendly Russian-Iranian relations and bringing them to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership.

Please convey my most sincere condolences and support to the family and friends of the Supreme Leader, the Government and the entire Iranian people," Putin said today in a message to his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian, published by the Kremlin.