Medvedev conveys Putin’s condolences over Khamenei’s death to Pezeshkian

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JUST IN: Russia's Dmitry Medvedev pays respect at former Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei's coffin in Tehran.@BRICSNews

At least 5 dead as Russia launches waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine

At least five people were killed in the latest Russian attack, which caused a residential building in Kyiv's Podilskyi district to partially collapse. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Iranian president expresses gratitude to Medvedev for attending Khamenei farewell

Masoud Pezeshkian expressed appreciation to Dmitry Medvedev and his accompanying delegation for their participation, as well as for the condolences and support extended by the government and people of Russia to the people of Iran

Putin’s Choice of Medvedev for Tehran Visit Raises Stakes in Global Power Politics

A high-level Russian delegation led by Dmitry Medvedev traveling to Tehran for mourning ceremonies serves both as a gesture of respect toward Iran and as a warning directed at Washington. Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev will represent Russia at the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran as a special envoy of the Russian president. Within the diplomatic hierarchy, a visit by a former head of state and current deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council carries significantly greater weight than a visit by a foreign minister and appears more consequential than a parliamentary speaker's trip. The status of special envoy indicates that Medvedev stands among those closest to Russian President Vladimir Putin and enjoys his complete trust. His appointment therefore represents a major enhancement of his political standing.

[Video] Vladimir Putin attended a farewell ceremony for Sergei IvanovThe President honoured th [...]

Vladimir Putin attended a farewell ceremony for Sergei IvanovThe President honoured the memory of the deceased by laying flowers at the coffin and had a brief conversation with his family.Sergei Ivanov was the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation (2001–2007), Deputy Prime Minister (2008–2011), Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office (2011–2016), and Special Presidential Representative for Environmental Protection, Ecology and Transport (2016–2026).See more on the Kremlin’s official website.