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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said neither Russia nor China conducted secret nuclear tests, rejecting allegations raised by the United States.
Speaking to reporters in Moscow, Peskov said claims that tests were carried out in 2020 were unfounded.
“We have heard statements that certain tests were conducted, and in this context, both Russia and China were mentioned. Neither Russia nor China conducted any nuclear tests,” he said, adding that Chinese representatives had firmly denied the allegations.
Peskov also addressed the ongoing Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Geneva, mediated by the U.S., saying President Vladimir Putin is receiving direct reports from the Russian delegation.
“Direct reports are being given to the president. However, it is too early to make any assessments,” he said.
Asked whether a possible meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was discussed in Geneva, Peskov declined to comment.
“The talks are ongoing, we are on the second day. If any information emerges, our chief negotiator in Geneva, Vladimir Medinsky, will share it. We should not discuss what has been said at this stage and must wait until this round is completed,” he said.
Peskov also said Russia is ready to accept enriched uranium from Iran.
“We have stated that we are ready to accept enriched uranium. This issue has been discussed. The remaining issues are to be discussed between the Iranians and the Americans,” he said.
The Wall Street Journal, citing U.S., Iranian and regional diplomatic sources, reported that Iran is willing to send part of its highly enriched uranium stockpile to a third party such as Russia.
According to the report, much of the stockpile is believed to be buried under the rubble of nuclear facilities struck in June by the U.S. and Israel.
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