Russian Foreign Minister: New provocation with chemical weapons in Syria unacceptable
If the United States is committed to the principle of sovereignty, then it has no need to interfere in the affairs of other countries, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday, commenting on US President Donald Trump's speech at the United Nations.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. |
"We warn that new provocations on the use of chemical weapons by terrorists and their sponsors are unacceptable," said Minister Sergei Lavrov.
According to the Russian Foreign Minister, helping to resolve problems in the interests of all Syrians, without any double standards, must be a priority of international efforts and the activities of the organizations of the UN system.