Russia suspects the West of attempting to change regime in Iran under the disguise of nuclear non-proliferation policy, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Friday.

"I see that under disguise of fighting against nuclear proliferation on a possible new member of the nuclear club, Iran, the efforts of a different sort have been undertaking - to change the regime," Putin said during his visit to the Sarov Nuclear Research Center in central Russia.

"We have these suspicions," Putin noted.

However, Putin also stressed that Russia was not interested in Iran to become a nuclear power.

"Russia will be independent but not aggressive. We will cooperate with partners on the international issues," he said.

Russia has reiterated its hopes that Tehran and the Iran Six would soon reach consensus on a resumption of negotiations concerning Iran's nuclear program.

The Iran Six includes Russia, the United States, China, Britain, France and Germany.