[Putin: Russia Will Fully Promote Peace in the Middle East as Soon as Possible] Golden Finance reported on April 28 that Russian President Putin met with Iranian Foreign Minister Aragchi in St. Petersburg on April 27, stating that Russia will fully promote peace in the Middle East as soon as possible. According to the Kremlin's website, during the meeting, Putin said that the Iranian people are bravely fighting for sovereignty and expressed hope that the Iranian people, with this courage, will overcome difficulties under the leadership of new leaders and usher in peace. Putin mentioned that he has received information from Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba, and Russia will continue to develop strategic relations with Iran, doing its utmost to safeguard the interests of Iran and other countries in the Middle East. (Xinhua News Agency)