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Kremlin says content of Russia-U.S. talks to remain private due to technical nature

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Kremlin says content of Russia-U.S. talks to remain private due to technical nature

2025-03-25 21:35 Last Updated At:03-26 01:27

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that the recently concluded Russia-U.S. talks in Riyadh were "technical" in nature, and that their content would therefore not be made public.

He added that Moscow is currently analyzing the outcomes of the discussions.

Peskov also confirmed that contacts between Russia and the United States would continue, though there are no plans for a conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump at this time. However, such talks could be arranged quickly if necessary.

The negotiations between the Russian and U.S. delegations concluded in Riyadh on Monday after about 12 hours of talks.

Following the talks, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed Russia's support for resuming the Black Sea grain export deal in a way that would be acceptable to all parties involved. He voiced concerns over the impact of "Western games" on food security in Africa, the Global South, and the Global East.

Lavrov emphasized that if the grain deal were to be restored, Russia would require clear guarantees, which could only come from U.S. orders to Ukrainian authorities.

The Russian delegation in Riyadh also conveyed to the U.S. side that Russia would not tolerate any ambiguity in the proposals regarding the Black Sea.

Lavrov further noted that Russia had agreed to all of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's requests concerning the restoration of the grain export deal, but Ukraine changed its stance at the last moment. Given Ukraine's past record, Russia needs the "clearest, verifiable, and effective" guarantees, he said.

Last week, Trump held phone talks with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.

Kremlin says content of Russia-U.S. talks to remain private due to technical nature

Kremlin says content of Russia-U.S. talks to remain private due to technical nature

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned on Sunday that Tehran would view the United States and Israel's military bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" should Washington take military action against Iran.

At a parliamentary session convened to review an emergency proposal on assembly regulations, Qalibaf emphasized that, at this highly sensitive juncture, Iran must accurately and thoroughly identify the schemes of its adversaries.

Qalibaf said that Iran is currently confronting Israel and the United States simultaneously on four fronts: economic, cognitive, military, and counterterrorism. Of them, the economic warfare and the cognitive and psychological warfare began many years ago and have persisted to this day, growing increasingly complex and intense in recent years.

The remarks came as U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran, taking advantage of its nationwide unrest.

Protests have erupted in several Iranian cities since late December over the sharp fall of the rial and long-standing economic hardship. Iranian authorities have acknowledged the demonstrations and voiced willingness to address economic grievances, while warning against violence and vandalism.

Amid the ongoing protests, deadly clashes have been reported lately between police and what the government described as "rioters." However, no official death toll has been released.

Also on Sunday, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will address the country's economic situation and political environment in a televised interview later that day.

Iran swears to counterattack if attacked

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