Putin defends Iran's right to nuclear technology for peaceful purposes and proposes negotiations with Israel.
Russian President condemns attacks and says Moscow is willing to support Tehran in the civilian use of nuclear energy.
247 - Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated Iran's sovereign right to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes and advocated for a negotiated solution to the escalating conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv. The statements were made in an interview with... Sky News Arabia, released by the Russian agency TASS this Saturday (21).
"Iran has the right to pursue nuclear technology programs for peaceful purposes," the Russian head of state stated, emphasizing that this principle is in accordance with international law and multilateral treaties.
Putin also stressed that Moscow is willing to collaborate technically with Tehran, as it has done in the past. "Russia is prepared to provide Iran with the necessary assistance and support for the development of peaceful nuclear energy, just as it has done in previous years," he stated.
Amid a new wave of clashes between Iran and Israel, which began on June 13, Putin called for direct dialogue between the two sides as an alternative to military escalation. "There are specific issues, in my opinion, that can and should be the subject of negotiations," he said. He believes it is essential that both Iran and Israel be involved in the dialogue process in order to find a lasting solution to the impasse surrounding the Iranian nuclear program.
The Russian position reinforces Moscow's criticism of the unilateral military actions promoted by Tel Aviv, which, with the support of US President Donald Trump, has been intensifying its rhetoric and operations against Iran, alleging risks of militarization of the Iranian nuclear program — an accusation always denied by Tehran.
Putin's speech comes at a critical moment for regional stability in the Middle East. By advocating for Iran's right to civilian nuclear technology while simultaneously calling for bilateral negotiations, Russia is positioning itself as a mediator and a counterpoint to the belligerent stance adopted by Washington and its allies.
Moscow's support for the Iranian nuclear program is longstanding. Russia was responsible for building the Bushehr plant, which opened in 2011, and for supplying nuclear fuel under strict international control.
The current crisis reignites global concerns about a possible larger conflict in the region, especially given the continued attacks and the absence of effective diplomatic channels. Putin's appeal reinforces the urgency of an immediate ceasefire and the resumption of negotiations, with the active participation of regional and international powers.
