Peskov denied information about the meeting of Putin and Iranian General Soleimani

Peskov denied information about the meeting of Putin and Iranian General Soleimani


Earlier in the media appeared information that in Moscow allegedly had a meeting with Russian President and commander of the special forces “Quds”. Press Secretary of the head of state has denied these reports.

MOSCOW, 16 Dec –. The President’s press Secretary Dmitry Peskov has denied reports that last week in Moscow, Vladimir Putin allegedly met with Iranian General Kazem Soleimani.

Earlier, the Iranian FARS Agency reported with reference to sources that Soleimani in December came to Russia for meetings with Russian authorities, including with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“No, no,” said Sands reporters, responding to a question whether there was such a meeting with the President.

Soleimani — Iran’s major General, commander of special forces “Quds” as part of the Islamic revolutionary guards Corps intended for the implementation of military and covert operations outside Iran. Soleimani included in the UN list of Iranian military and political figures banned from leaving the country.