Russia cool on Iran nuclear concerns
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MOSCOW, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Russia is not immediately supporting the U.S. and European desire to report Iran to the U.N. Security Council over alleged nuclear infractions.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would not rule out a future referral to the U.N. body, but said he couldn't endorse such a move this month.
Senior Kremlin officials said Iran had not violated the rules of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, and its development should continue to be dealt with by the U.N. Vienna-based nuclear watchdog, International Atomic Energy Agency.
Last month, talks between Tehran and Britain, France and Germany, broke down, leading the three to join the Bush administration on calling for economic sanctions, the Financial Times said Tuesday.
Iran insists its nuclear construction is for domestic electricity supplies only, and would have no ability to manufacture weapons-grade materials.
Copyright 2005 by United Press International. All Rights Reserved "
MOSCOW, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Russia is not immediately supporting the U.S. and European desire to report Iran to the U.N. Security Council over alleged nuclear infractions.
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U.S. reiterates U.N. option on Iran (May 12, 2005) -- The United States reiterated its position Thursday that Iran should be referred to the U.N. Security Council if it restarts its nuclear enrichment ... > full story
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would not rule out a future referral to the U.N. body, but said he couldn't endorse such a move this month.
Senior Kremlin officials said Iran had not violated the rules of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, and its development should continue to be dealt with by the U.N. Vienna-based nuclear watchdog, International Atomic Energy Agency.
Last month, talks between Tehran and Britain, France and Germany, broke down, leading the three to join the Bush administration on calling for economic sanctions, the Financial Times said Tuesday.
Iran insists its nuclear construction is for domestic electricity supplies only, and would have no ability to manufacture weapons-grade materials.
Copyright 2005 by United Press International. All Rights Reserved "
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