BRUSSELS. Aug 15 (Interfax) - Russia and the European Union have practically identical interests in the issue of the reinstatement of U.S. sanctions against Iran, Russian Permanent Representative to the European Union Vladimir Chizhov said.
"Speaking of Russia, it has never been our goal to befriend someone against another. The interests of Russia and the European Union practically coincide on this track. We co-authored the fragile Iran nuclear deal, and its preservation meets our interests," Chizhov said.
"I can say that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) did not die after the United States pulled out. The remaining five countries keep working to continue trade and economic cooperation with Iran despite the U.S. sanctions," Chizhov said.