Putin and Pezeshkian Discuss Return of Russian Staff to Bushehr Nuclear Plant

Russia and Iran’s presidents touched on bringing Russian personnel back to the Bushehr nuclear power plant. Rosatom chief Alexey Likhachev shared the update with reporters on Wednesday.

Leaders Take Up Bushehr Staffing Question

The return of Russian personnel to the Bushehr nuclear power plant came up Tuesday. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed it at the Kremlin. Rosatom’s director general, Alexey Likhachev, confirmed the development.

Rosatom Chief Briefs Journalists

Likhachev spoke to reporters on Wednesday at the Russia-Africa forum. He confirmed the topic had already come up at the highest level. “Vchera eta tema byla predmetom diskussii mezhdu Vladimirom Vladimirovichem Putinym i prezidentom Irana gospodinom Pezeshkianom” (“Yesterday this subject was discussed between Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and Iran’s President Mr. Pezeshkian”), Likhachev said.

His comments came as both leaders met on the sidelines of a major international gathering. The remark offered fresh insight into ongoing Russia-Iran nuclear cooperation.

Russia-Africa Forum Sets the Backdrop

Likhachev made these remarks at the third Russia-Africa summit. The economic and humanitarian forum runs in Moscow from October 28 to 29.

The Bushehr plant has long stood as a symbol of Russian-Iranian cooperation. News of possible staff return signals renewed momentum for the joint nuclear project.