Putin comments on situation around Iran

Russian President Vladimir Putin said at his Q&A show that Iran was an old partner of Moscow and a priority partner in the region.Progress in relations with Iran was achieved under a pragmatic position of the US administration, said Putin. He added that Iran and Israel were interested in minimizing the negative aspects of the process. Putin emphasized that Iran should have the right to develop peaceful nuclear technologies.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said at his Q&A show that Iran was an old partner of Moscow and a priority partner in the region.

Progress in relations with Iran was achieved under a pragmatic position of the US administration, said Putin. He added that Iran and Israel were interested in minimizing the negative aspects of the process. Putin emphasized that Iran should have the right to develop peaceful nuclear technologies.