Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Israel has provided assurances regarding the safety of Russian personnel stationed at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, a facility built with Russian cooperation and operated jointly for over three decades.
Speaking during a meeting with international journalists, President Putin emphasized the significance of the site and the longstanding partnership between Moscow and Tehran in the nuclear energy sector. “Israel has assured us that there will be no threat to our staff or to the Russian-built infrastructure at Bushehr,” he said.
The comments come amid escalating tensions in the region, following Israeli airstrikes on multiple Iranian sites, including the Arak heavy water reactor. While Bushehr was not among the reported targets, concerns over the safety of foreign nationals at critical infrastructure prompted diplomatic exchanges between Russia and Israel.
Russia has played a key role in the development and operation of the Bushehr plant since the 1990s, and the site remains central to Iran’s civilian nuclear energy program.
