KENNEBUNKPORT, July 2 (RIA Novosti) - Russia and the United States will continue discussing the controversial Iranian nuclear program at the United Nations Security Council, the Russian president said Monday.
Iran currently faces more stringent international sanctions after failing to halt uranium enrichment by the May 24 deadline set by the UN Security Council.
"Until now we have managed to work within the framework of the Security Council, and I have no doubts that this work will continue," Vladimir Putin said.
After discussing domestic issues Sunday on the first day of their two-day informal talks, the presidents of Russia and U.S. addressed Monday the most pressing issues.
Differences between the two countries have sent U.S.-Russian relations to their lowest point since the Cold War. The meeting at the Bush family home in Kennebunkport, Maine, could be the last opportunity for both Vladimir Putin and George Bush to reverse the decline before their presidential terms expire next year.
George Bush said in turn that Russia and the United States have both devoted a considerable amount of time to the Iranian issue.
