The threat of terrorism is still coming from Afghanistan, but there is almost no need for active combat operations. As the threat fades, it would be right to restore the previous state of affairs, |
The trio of European nations and the United States are conducting a dialogue with Iran alongside with Russia. We hold regular consultations and verify our assessments, |
The way it was done suggests that there is a political subtext to this, and that this could be linked with the situation in Iraq. |
there are no grounds for it now. |
There can be wars without weaponry and military hardware, without the use of military force as we know it today, [but] ones based completely on information and online technologies. Such forms of confrontation may be more destructive and effective than conventional armed conflicts. |
There has been no pause in our contacts with Iran in recent weeks. And they will continue in the coming days until the session of the board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency. |
There is no competition between [Russia and the U.S. in the matter]. |
There is nothing to assess. There is no gap, |
This problem can only be resolved through talks. Any haste in imposing things could create a very serious precedent and affect not only this region. |
This Russian proposal to Iran has never existed. |
This way we can find a decision acceptable by all sides that, on the one hand, allows Iran its lawful right to a peaceful nuclear energy program and, on the other hand, does not allow any doubts about the peaceful character of this activity, |
This will be the key issue of the discussion during a meeting under the IAEA Board of Governors. |
Today, Russia and Germany are close as never before, |
We agreed to continue contact on the issue to promote its solution in cooperation with other countries, in the first place with the European troika, |
We are against putting pressure on anyone, and bringing about regime changes. |