Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani discussed Iran's nuclear program on the phone on Nov. 24, with the Kremlin saying "substantial progress" was made at talks in Vienna.
Reuters: Putin, Iran’s Rouhani say substantial progress in nuclear talks
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (L) shakes hands with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at their meeting in Astrakan, on Sept. 29, 2014.