St Petersburg, June 19 -- Russia is prepared to support Iran's peaceful nuclear development while addressing Israel's security concerns, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday during a meeting with the heads of leading global news agencies in St. Petersburg.
Without disclosing specifics, Putin confirmed that Russia has engaged in detailed discussions on this issue with both Israeli and U.S. officials, and has communicated proposals to its Iranian counterparts.
"In general, it is possible to meet Iran's interests in peaceful nuclear energy and at the same time address Israel's concerns about its national security," he said.
Putin noted that Russia has proposed a "possible solution" to the ongoing tensions surrounding Iran's nuc...