New article on Russia-Iran relations by Dr Nicole Grajewski

Putin described Raisi as “a true friend to Russia who made an invaluable personal contribution to the establishing of neighborly relations” alongside “great efforts to elevate them to the level of strategic partnership.” Putin concluded by declaring he “will forever remember [Raisi] as the most wonderful person.”

Russian and Eurasian Studies Centre alumna Dr Nicole Grajewski explores Russia’s continuing support of Iran after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Her article – in Carnegie’s Emissary – can be accessed here