Julia Sveshnikova

Julia Sveshnikova, Ph.D., is a research fellow at the Expert Institute of the National Research University Higher School of Economics and a consultant at PIR Center in Moscow. She is currently Assistant Professor at the School of Politics, History and International Relations, University of Nottingham (Malaysia). On Twitter: On Twitter: @julie_rknf

Russia exits nuclear conversion project, but stands by Iran

Russia has halted its conversion operations at Iran's Fordow nuclear facility, but this doesn't signal a crack in Moscow-Tehran relations.

Julia Sveshnikova | Russia | Dec 17, 2019

FORDOW FACILITY, IRAN-JANUARY 30,2013: This is a satellite image of the Fordow facility in Iran. (Photo DigitalGlobe via Getty Images via Getty Images)

Intel: Why Russia boosts Iran even as Tehran pares nuclear deal commitments

Despite their differences on Syria, Russia needs a stronger Iran as its partner.

Julia Sveshnikova | Russia | Sep 9, 2019

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iran's counterpart Javad Zarif shake hands after a news conference following their meeting in Moscow, Russia, September 2, 2019. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina? TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC1972936350

Despite FM's warm reception in Moscow, Russia can’t do much to save JCPOA

Tehran's disappointment with the Europeans leaves Russia as perhaps the only leverage Iran still has with the West on the nuclear deal, but there's little Moscow can do to help at this point.

Julia Sveshnikova | Russia | May 10, 2019

Russia sees silver lining in Trump’s IRGC terror designation

Moscow expects little immediate fallout from the US designation for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, but is worried about its long-term consequences even as it benefits from some angles.

Julia Sveshnikova | Russia | Apr 17, 2019

Members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard listen to a speech in parliament in Tehran on October 7, 2018, over the a bill to counter terrorist financing. - The bill, one of four put forward by the government to meet demands set by the international Financial Action Task Force (FATF), was passed by 143 votes to 120, according to the semi-official ISNA news agency. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP) (Photo credit should read ATTA KENARE/AFP/Getty Images)

Russia, Iran compete to reconstruct Syria

Amid domestic economic constraints, Moscow and Tehran seek additional sponsors for Syria's reconstruction.

Julia Sveshnikova | Syria | Sep 24, 2018

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin arrive for a news conference following their meeting in Tehran, Iran September 7, 2018. Kirill Kudryavtsev/Pool via REUTERS - RC1D3DE44960

Russia, Iran in sync on preserving nuclear deal

Russia's UN ambassador says the United States has "an irrational allergy" to Iran and should stop trying to constrain Tehran's influence in the Middle East by undermining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Julia Sveshnikova | Russia | Jan 15, 2018

Sanctions give Moscow, Tehran something to talk about

US sanctions are indeed drawing Russia and Iran closer, but the question now becomes just how close.

Julia Sveshnikova | Russia | Sep 18, 2017

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani during a joint news conference following their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia March 28, 2017. Sputnik/Aleksey Nikolskyi/Kremlin via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. EDITORIAL USE ONLY. - RC1DD5047B80

Was Rouhani’s visit to Russia actually successful?

Although Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's visit to Moscow resulted in his signing numerous cooperation agreements, the main purpose may have been less about substance and more about show.

Julia Sveshnikova | Russia | Apr 3, 2017

Why Iran won’t work as a bargaining chip between Russia, US

Russia and Iran have enough overlapping interests to keep their relationship strong, even if the United States tries to interfere.

Julia Sveshnikova | Russia | Mar 3, 2017

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani attend a news conference after the talks in Tehran, Iran, November 23, 2015. To match Insight RUSSIA-IRAN/ Alexei Druzhinin/Sputnik/Kremlin/File Photo via Reuters ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. EDITORIAL USE ONLY. - RTX2BOG5

What Iran's presidential election means for Russia

As Russia’s and Iran’s foreign policies become congruent, Russia looks to Iran’s 2017 elections for clues into their future relationship.

Julia Sveshnikova | Russia | Dec 5, 2016

Julia Sveshnikova

Russia exits nuclear conversion project, but stands by Iran

Intel: Why Russia boosts Iran even as Tehran pares nuclear deal commitments

Despite FM's warm reception in Moscow, Russia can’t do much to save JCPOA

Russia sees silver lining in Trump’s IRGC terror designation

Russia, Iran compete to reconstruct Syria

Russia, Iran in sync on preserving nuclear deal

Sanctions give Moscow, Tehran something to talk about

Was Rouhani’s visit to Russia actually successful?

Why Iran won’t work as a bargaining chip between Russia, US

What Iran's presidential election means for Russia

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