Russia Backs Iran’s Account of Nuclear Talks, Accuses Washington of Overstating Progress

Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and international organisations in Geneva, Mikhail Ulyanov, has publicly sided with Tehran over Washington in the ongoing Iran-US ceasefire and nuclear negotiations, stating that Iran’s assessment of the talks more closely reflects reality while the United States is exaggerating the progress achieved so far.
In a post on social media platform X — where the Russian envoy is known for unusually candid diplomatic commentary — Ulyanov said that messaging from Washington at this stage appears to be “less responsible,” a pointed rebuke that signals Moscow’s growing impatience with what it characterises as American spin.
The statement carries significant weight given the current stalemate in negotiations, where the two sides remain at odds over ceasefire terms, uranium enrichment limits, and the broader security architecture of the Middle East.
Russia, a long-standing partner of Iran and a key stakeholder in any diplomatic framework for the region, appears to be using the statement to lend credibility to Tehran’s narrative while applying indirect pressure on Washington to temper its public claims.
Analysts note that Moscow’s overt alignment with Iran’s position could complicate the already fragile negotiating environment and may signal deeper frustration within the diplomatic process.
The statement is being closely watched by international observers as both sides continue to hold divergent positions on what — if anything — has actually been agreed upon.