Iran has not sent ballistic missiles to Russia, but 'in-depth talks' are underway - Zelenskyy
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Iran has not yet delivered ballistic missiles to Russia. However, "in-depth talks" continue between the two countries regarding potential supplies, citing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a press conference with participants of the Ukraine-Northern Europe summit.
According to Zelenskyy, Iran has already licensed the production of Shahed drones on Russian territory.
"Additionally, they are offering assistance packages and are engaged in deep discussions about missiles that Iran could potentially supply. Based on our current information, they (Iran) have not yet provided missiles, but they are discussing it," Zelenskyy said.
Iran plans to send missiles to Russia
In August, Reuters reported that Iran could soon supply Russia with Fath 360 short-range ballistic missiles. Hundreds of these missiles are expected to be delivered.
Sources from the agency revealed that representatives from Russia’s Ministry of Defense signed a contract with Iranian officials on December 13 for the supply of Fath 360 and another ballistic missile system developed by Iran’s state-owned Aerospace Industries Organization, named Ababil.
In September, the Wall Street Journal, citing European and American officials, reported that Iran had already sent short-range ballistic missiles to Russia.
