Israel makes Iran-related promise to Russia | 19 June 2025 | Israel has assured Russia it will guarantee the safety of Russian specialists working at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Thursday, Peskov noted that "just yesterday," President Vladimir Putin referred to an understanding with Israel regarding the safety of Russian specialists working at the nuclear power plant. On Wednesday, during a meeting with heads of international news agencies, Putin stated that Moscow had reached an agreement with the Israeli leadership that the safety of Russian personnel involved in building two additional units at the Bushehr facility would be ensured... The Israeli strikes have drawn international criticism, including from Russia, which condemned the attacks on Iran's nuclear infrastructure as "illegal" and warned they could lead to a "nuclear catastrophe."