Quote by Frank Carlucci
Putin has a lot at stake here and restoring the relationship with the United States, and there are already signs as Sandy mentioned that he's moving in the right direction to begin to ascertain that their trade with Iran is not used for the production of nuclear weapons.
Summary
This quote suggests that the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has a significant interest in improving Russia's relationship with the United States. It also implies that Putin is taking steps to ensure that their trade with Iran is not used for the development of nuclear weapons. These actions could be seen as an attempt by Putin to address concerns from the United States and other nations regarding Iran's nuclear program and promote stability in international relations.