Prospects for Russian-Iranian relations in the nuclear Field

Abstract

Russia is one of the influential participants in the technical and political process of Iranian nuclear programme. Russian-Iranian relations in the nuclear field have been developing for
a long time. The article discusses the factors that determine Russia’s approaches to cooperation
with Iran on the nuclear issue. Moscow’s policy takes into account the nature of bilateral Russian-Iranian relations, as well as the development of global processes. The position of Russia on
the further implementation of the Iranian nuclear programme is being considered in accordance
with the agreements reached within the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and taking
into account the change in the position of the United States.
Russia and Iran have to take into account foreign factors. This is the sanctions policy of Western
countries for Russia and moreover it has been constantly intensifying since 2014. The events in
Crimea, which led to its entry into Russia, were the main reason for the revision of the relations
between the West and Russia. In turn, Iran has uneasy relationships with adjacent states. It was
not so easy to build relationships with Western countries. The American’s revision of its policy
on Iran’s atomic programme violated the current balance of Tehran’s relations with the West,
which could lead to a further development of relations between Iran and Russia. Russian-Iranian
cooperation is based on the mutual interests of the two countries including their internal political
development and political processes in the modern world.