German media: Putin sends a message of congratulations to Mojtaba Khamenei

Putin sent his wishes to Iran's new leader Khamenei, wishing him courage, health and strength. Russian Ambassador to the UK, Klin, said, "We are not neutral."

President of Russia, Putin, sent a message of congratulations to Mojtaba Khamenei (Mojtaba Khamenei), congratulating him on his appointment as the new Supreme Leader of Iran. "Iran is currently facing armed aggression, and your work in this exalted position will certainly require great courage and self-sacrifice. I believe you will honorably continue your father's legacy, uniting the Iranian people in the face of severe tests," the message published by the Kremlin reads.

Russia and Iran have always had close relations. Last year, the two countries signed a strategic partnership agreement, which includes military cooperation - but unlike the Russia-North Korea partnership, the agreement does not include clauses for mutual assistance in case of an attack. Iran is also an important customer of Russian weapons.

"I wish to reiterate our unwavering support for Tehran and our solidarity with the Iranian friends. Russia has been and will continue to be a reliable partner of the Islamic Republic," Putin continued in his message. "Wishing you all the best in overcoming these difficult tasks, and wishing you good health and energy."

Russian Ambassador to the UK, Klin: "We are not neutral"

As soon as the US and Israel launched an attack on Iran, Putin expressed strong condemnation. The attack resulted in the death of Mojtaba's father Ali Khamenei. Mojtaba survived the attack on February 28, but lost his wife and one son.

Russian Ambassador to the UK, Klin (Andrey Kelin), expressed condolences to Tehran in an interview with Sky News. He criticized the attack on Iran as "unfair" and said, "We are not neutral." Nevertheless, Russia maintains relationships with Israel, the United States, and Gulf states, and repeatedly calls for resolving the conflict through diplomatic means.

Klin stated that Russia does not understand the current "logic" of attributing all responsibility to Iran - no one says that the US and Israel launched the attack first, and Iran was only responding. When journalists asked about aid issues, Klin reiterated the Kremlin's previous position - Iran has not yet requested any support.

Source: DW

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