Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Israel has given assurances to protect Russian personnel working at the Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran.
This plant, built with Russian assistance, has been jointly operated by Russia and Iran for over 30 years.
Putin made the comments during a meeting with international journalists, where he highlighted the importance of the Bushehr facility and the strong cooperation between Moscow and Tehran in nuclear energy.
“Israel has assured us that there will be no threat to our staff or to the Russian-built infrastructure at the Bushehr nuclear plant,” said President Putin.
The statement comes at a time of rising regional tensions, as Israel has launched airstrikes on various Iranian sites, including the Arak heavy water reactor.
Although Bushehr has not been directly targeted, the situation raised concerns over the safety of foreign nationals working at sensitive locations, prompting talks between Russia and Israel.
Russia has been involved in the development and management of the Bushehr site since the 1990s. It plays a major role in Iran’s civilian nuclear programme. The site is seen as a key part of Iran’s energy infrastructure, and its operation depends heavily on Russian cooperation and expertise.
Following recent Israeli strikes in Iran, Moscow reached out to Israel to ensure the security of Russian personnel and infrastructure.
According to Putin, Israel responded positively and provided the needed guarantees to prevent any harm to Russian staff or facilities at Bushehr.
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