Moscow Backs Iran's Peaceful Nuclear Program, Opposes Weaponisation: President Putin
ISTANBUL, June 21 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed Moscow's opposition to the spread of weapons of mass destruction, including any potential acquisition by Iran, in an interview published Saturday, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Putin told Sky News Arabia that Russia supports Iran's right to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, emphasising that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has found no evidence suggesting Tehran seeks to build nuclear weapons.
'The fatwa in Iran banning nuclear weapons is of great importance,' he added, underscoring the religious ruling as a key element in Iran's stance.
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