There is no alternative to Iran-5+1 talks: Russia

TEHRAN,Dec.22(MNA) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that all members of the 5+1 group (the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany) are aware that there is no alternative to the negotiations with Iran over the country’s nuclear program. The 5+1 group and Tehran understand the necessity of continuing the talks, Ryabkov told reporters on Thursday, according to RIA Novosti.