In Q&A, Russia’s representative discusses Iran talks, navigation resolutions and a visa denial

During the press conference Q&A, reporters asked about broader regional and procedural matters beyond the Starobersk strike.

On prospects for ending the conflict and diplomacy, Nibenzia said there were "no talks" with Kyiv and that Russia had put forward conditions tied to what he framed as the conflict’s root causes, including NATO enlargement and the treatment of Russian speakers. He characterized earlier diplomatic moments — and decisions by Western leaders — as factors that affected the negotiation track.

On Iran and recent Gulf incidents, Nibenzia said Russia and China had vetoed a resolution because it did not address underlying causes, and that while Russia would condemn attacks on civilian infrastructure it considered one‑sided resolutions to be incomplete. Asked about transferring enriched uranium, he said such a transfer would be a sovereign Iranian decision and that Russia would consider taking material to Russia if it were part of a negotiated deal and Iran requested it.

A reporter asked about reported damage to media studios in Kyiv; Nibenzia said he did not have details, suggested media were not deliberate targets and reiterated his broader claim that Ukrainian forces sometimes target civilian objects. He also said a Russian deputy foreign minister had been denied a visa to participate in a Chinese signature event and that Russia would follow up on the case.

Nibenzia repeated an advisory that foreign citizens, including diplomatic and international organization personnel, should consider leaving Kyiv because of ongoing strikes and urged residents to avoid military and administrative structures.