Iranian and Russian foreign ministers discuss Ukraine and nuclear talks

Iran and the other remaining JCPOA participants, including Russia, resumed Vienna negotiations after a pause of more than five months, seeking a route toward restoring implementation.

Ebrahim Raisi met Vladimir Putin in Moscow, discussing bilateral cooperation, regional affairs and implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement.

Iranian, Russian and Chinese vessels practised maritime rescue and anti-piracy operations during the CHIRU 2022 naval exercise.

Iran abstained when the UN General Assembly adopted resolution ES-11/1 condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia voted against the resolution.

Lavrov requested written US guarantees that sanctions imposed on Russia over Ukraine would not obstruct Russian trade, investment and military cooperation with Iran.

EU foreign-policy chief Josep Borrell announced a pause in Vienna negotiations on restoring the Iran nuclear agreement, citing external factors amid disputes involving Russia’s sanctions demands.

Amir-Abdollahian met Lavrov in Moscow. Lavrov reported receiving assurances concerning Russian involvement in the Iran nuclear agreement, after earlier requesting wider guarantees.

Lavrov and Amir-Abdollahian held talks in Tehran on bilateral cooperation, nuclear diplomacy and regional issues during the Russian minister’s visit to Iran.

Gazprom and the National Iranian Oil Company signed a memorandum on strategic cooperation, outlining prospective energy projects during Putin’s visit to Iran.

Putin met Raisi in Tehran during a visit that also included consultations with Iran’s supreme leader and a trilateral summit on Syria with Turkey.