Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Saint Petersburg, Russia, to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will also join the meeting, according to the report published on April 27, 2026. Araghchi’s flight carried the callsign ‘Minab 168,’ named in memory of children killed in a February 28 attack in Minab city.

Sources indicated that the discussions will focus on Iran’s ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, as well as diplomatic efforts to end the hostilities. The meeting is expected to include detailed exchanges on diplomatic progress, possible solutions, and future steps toward de-escalation.

The report also noted that Araghchi has visited several countries within the past 24 hours, signaling an active phase of diplomatic engagement by Iran amid heightened regional tensions.