Putin Aide Confirms U.S.-Russia Talks on Iran, Future Discussions Uncertain

A top aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that Iran was discussed during negotiations between Russia and the United States in Riyadh on February 18, as reported by Western media. Yuri Ushakov stated that both sides agreed to hold separate talks on Iran-related issues, but no date or format has been set, and Washington has yet to propose a concrete plan.

Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to confirm reports that Putin had agreed to mediate U.S.-Iran negotiations. He reiterated Russia’s stance that Iran’s nuclear issue should be resolved through peaceful means and expressed Moscow’s readiness to facilitate diplomatic efforts.