St. Petersburg, Apr 27 (V7N)-Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to hold a key meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

The development was reported by Al Jazeera on Monday (April 27), citing Iran’s state news agency Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). The Iranian ambassador to Moscow has confirmed the meeting.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is also expected to attend the talks.

According to reports, the meeting will include a detailed discussion on the ongoing tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, as well as diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation. The leaders are expected to exchange views on possible solutions and future steps toward resolving the crisis.

Observers believe the talks could play a significant role in shaping the next phase of regional diplomacy.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump is scheduled to visit China on May 14–15, where he is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.

The upcoming visit is being closely watched, as it may have implications for global diplomatic alignments and ongoing international conflicts.

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