Putin Condemns Khamenei's 'Assassination' as 'Cynical and Illegal' Amid Iran-Israel Conflict

• Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes.
• Putin described Khamenei's death as an 'assassination' and a 'cynical murder' violating international law and human morality.
• In a message to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Putin expressed deep condolences.
• Putin remembered Khamenei as an 'outstanding statesman' who contributed significantly to Russian-Iranian relations.
• Iranian state television confirmed Khamenei's death and announced retaliatory attacks as Israel struck Tehran.