Russia has repeatedly told Israel that there is no evidence that Iran is aiming to take nuclear weapons, Sky News Arabia on Saturday quoted Russian President Vladimir Putin in an interview.

“Russia, as well as the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency), has never had evidence that Iran is preparing to take nuclear weapons, as we have repeatedly put Israel’s leadership in the announcement,” Sky News quoted Putin.

Russia is ready to support Iran in the development of a peaceful nuclear program, Putin was quoted to say, adding that Iran has the right to do so.

Speaking at an economic forum in St. Petersburg on Friday, Putin said Russia was sharing its ideas on how to stop the bleeding in the Iran-Israel conflict with both sides.

He did not provide details about those ideas.