Iran's Aref Accuses Ukraine of Creating Disorders in Caspian Region During Meeting with Russian PM Mishustin
Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref accused Ukraine of creating 'disturbances' in the Caspian region of northern Iran during a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. The accusations highlight concerns over Ukraine's actions threatening bilateral relations between Iran and Russia. The statements were reported by Izvestia, a Russian news outlet.
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Ukrainian authorities aim to destabilize the situation in northern Iran by conducting attacks in the Caspian region. This was stated on October 19 by Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref during a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. 'We all know that Ukraine has caused some disorders in this region, in the north of our country. We should not allow this country to achieve its goals and create problems and obstacles in the relations between our two countries (Russia and Iran. — Ed.)', said Aref.
Ukraine is causing damage to northern Iran, and Kyiv should not threaten the relations between Tehran and Moscow. This was stated on October 19 by Iran's first vice-president Mohammad Reza Aref. 'For the development of relations, the supply of grain and food products is of particular importance. Some disturbances were created by Ukraine in this region — in the north of our country,' he said during a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.