Russia has ruled out sanctions against Iran unless there is proof that its nuclear programme is not peaceful.
Mikhail Kamynin of the foreign ministry said Russia must see “concrete facts” proving Iran’s non-peaceful activities.
The US has been trying to rally support from UN Security Council members like Russia for tougher action against Iran.
The UN says there is so far no proof that Iran is seeking nuclear weapons - as suspected in the West - but nor has Iran proved that it is not.


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