Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed condolences over the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Putin called the act "a murder 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, bringing them to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership," the Russian president said.
