Russia and China are siding with Iran against European efforts to reimpose U.N. sanctions, a move that could weaken Western leverage as nuclear talks approach a critical deadline, Newsweek reported.

Russia and China have thrown their support behind Iran in its standoff with Britain, Germany, and France over the potential reimposition of sanctions tied to the 2015 nuclear deal.

The backing comes as the influential European Union members, known as the E3, warn they may trigger the “snapback” mechanism of U.N. Security Council Resolution 2231 if negotiations fail before the end of August.

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