Russia and Iran discuss nuclear dispute

Russia and Iran discuss nuclear dispute

Speaking at the start of a meeting with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Putin said he wanted to go over the European proposal but stressed Russia's long-standing diplomatic support for Iran. "Russia has always been a reliable partner," Putin told Ahmadinejad, the AP reports.

Ahmadinejad said he appreciated Russia's stance on the nuclear issue: "Our positions are clear and very close to one another."