Dmitry Peskov

Dmitry Peskov is the Kremlin press secretary and spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin, a role he has held since 2012.

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The Kremlin spokesman said Russia does not want Iran to leave the NPT and that Tehran's statements on the matter need clarification.
Moderates see Peskov's statement as a signal that even Russia, a nominal ally, is uncomfortable with Iran's nuclear brinkmanship, further isolating Tehran's hardline position.
Lean Left
Kremlin spokesperson reaffirmed that Iran and Saudi Arabia have the right to peaceful nuclear energy.
Moderates welcome Russian rhetorical support but see it as insufficient without concrete diplomatic action.
Far Left
Stated that Putin is ready to have direct contact with Iran's Supreme Leader, though no specific call is scheduled.
Reformists welcome the potential high-level dialogue as a means to secure Russian backing and reduce pressure, but worry that the Supreme Leader may not engage.
Far Left
Kremlin spokesman said contacts with Iran continue and warned of global instability from the Gulf crisis.
Reformists see Russia as a fair-weather ally unwilling to commit to real defense, leaving Iran exposed to US attacks.

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