Russia Ready To Take Iran's Enriched Uranium As Part Of Potential US Peace Deal: Kremlin

Russia on Monday said it is ready to take in Iran’s enriched uranium as part of a potential peace deal with the United States. The Kremlin confirmed that the proposal, put forward by Russian President Vladimir Putin, remains on the table despite stalled diplomacy.

“This proposal was voiced by President (Vladimir) Putin in contacts with both the United States and regional states. The offer still stands, but has not been acted upon,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Peskov said the offer had been shared with both the US and regional players but has not yet been acted upon.

The comments come after Pakistan-mediated talks between the US and Iran over the weekend failed to produce a breakthrough, dashing hopes of a quick deal to end the conflict

that began in February 28. The war has left thousands dead and unsettled global markets, with energy supplies and shipping routes under strain.

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Tensions have remained high in the region, with Iran effectively blocking the Strait of Hormuz for weeks following a joint US and Israeli bombing campaign targeting the Islamic republic. The disruption has added to economic uncertainty worldwide.

US President Donald Trump has blamed Iran’s refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions for the collapse of the talks. Meanwhile, Pakistan, which hosted the negotiations, has urged both sides to keep dialogue open and respect a fragile two-week ceasefire.

The US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance along with envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner, left Islamabad without an agreement. They had met a team headed by Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in what was the highest-level engagement between the two countries since the 1979 Islamic revolution.

Iranian officials maintained a cautious stance. Ghalibaf said past negotiations with Washington had been marked by broken promises, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed Tehran had negotiated in good faith but faced shifting demands from the US side.

The development comes a day after a phone call between Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which they reviewed the situation and the stalled talks. Moscow also repeated its readiness to support a diplomatic solution and help secure a lasting peace in the region.

(With inputs from agencies)