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Putin says he has repeatedly told Israel Iran has no intentions to build nuke
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Russia's President Vladimir Putin is seen on huge TV screens inside ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre as he attends the plenary session during the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on June 20, 2025. (Olga MALTSEVA / AFP)
MOSCOW, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin says in an interview with SkyNews Arabia that Russia has repeatedly notified Israel that Iran has no alleged intentions of obtaining nuclear weapons, Russian news agency RIA Novosti reports.
While Iran publicly denies seeking nuclear weapons, it has amassed uranium enriched to 60% — far beyond what is needed for civilian uses and a short step away from weapons-grade.
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