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Putin Proposes to Xi Jinping: Iran's Uranium to be Transferred to Russia

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russia has proposed transferring Iran's enriched uranium to Russia, a plan discussed by Presidents Putin and Xi Jinping, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
  • Peskov stated that the US has not yet accepted this proposal and that further details were not disclosed as the discussion was held in private.
  • Separately, Peskov criticized the US blockade of Cuba, calling it unprecedented and having disastrous humanitarian consequences, and opposed US pressure tactics against political leaders.

As reported by Republika, Russia has put forth a proposal concerning Iran's nuclear program, suggesting that enriched uranium from Iran be transferred to Russia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov revealed that President Vladimir Putin discussed this initiative with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a private meeting. This development, if realized, could represent a significant diplomatic maneuver in the complex international negotiations surrounding Iran's nuclear activities.

They discussed Iran during the tea ceremony. He (Putin) shared (the idea).

โ€” Dmitry PeskovPeskov described the discussion between Putin and Xi Jinping regarding the Iran uranium proposal.

Peskov indicated that the United States has not yet formally responded to this Russian proposal. The reluctance to share further details, citing the private nature of the discussion between Putin and Xi, suggests a strategic approach by Moscow and Beijing. This move could be interpreted as an attempt to find a new pathway to de-escalate tensions or to assert a more prominent role for Russia and China in resolving the issue.

That is precisely why the conversation was held in private.

โ€” Dmitry PeskovPeskov explained the reason for the secrecy surrounding the discussion.

In parallel, Peskov also voiced strong criticism of the US blockade against Cuba, labeling it as 'unprecedented' and highlighting its 'disastrous humanitarian consequences' for the Cuban people. He further condemned the US's pressure tactics against senior political figures, including the recent indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro. Russia's stance here aligns with its broader opposition to what it perceives as US unilateralism and interventionism in the affairs of other nations.

The blockade of the island itself is unprecedented and has disastrous humanitarian consequences for ordinary people living there.

โ€” Dmitry PeskovPeskov commented on the US blockade of Cuba.

From the perspective presented by Republika, these statements by the Kremlin spokesman underscore Russia's active engagement on multiple international fronts. The proposed uranium transfer plan signals Russia's willingness to mediate or facilitate solutions in sensitive geopolitical areas, while its critique of US foreign policy, particularly concerning Cuba, reinforces its position as a counterweight to American influence. The article implicitly frames these actions as part of a larger geopolitical narrative where Russia seeks to shape global events and challenge US dominance.

We believe that under no circumstances should such methods, bordering on violent methods, be applied to current or former top state leaders. In fact, this is not the first time we have seen this. We do not approve of this.

โ€” Dmitry PeskovPeskov stated Moscow's opposition to US pressure tactics against political leaders.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.