Ryabkov Does Not Confirm Russia Suggested Lifting Iran Sanctions For Pullout From Syria

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Ryabkov Does Not Confirm Russia Suggested Lifting Iran Sanctions for Pullout From Syria

MINSK (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st November, 2018) Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Wednesday he could not confirm US media reports that Moscow had allegedly recently suggested Israel and the United States lift a number of sanctions from Iran in exchange for the withdrawal of Iranian forces from Syria.

"Regarding the specific aspect of lifting sanctions in exchange for something, I can't confirm it," Ryabkov told reporters in response to a relevant question.