Samson: Russia Includes 5 Other Countries In The List Of Unfriendly Countries
22nd July, 2022
The Russian government expanded the list of countries unfriendly to Russia on Friday, including Greece, Denmark, Slovenia, Croatia and Slovakia
“The list approved by the government is not a final document, and taking into account the hostilities of foreign states directed against Russian missions abroad, it can be expanded,” said a statement issued by the press office of the Russian Cabinet
The statement mentioned the number of employees that diplomatic missions of unfriendly countries can employ on Russian territory. For example, Greece can employ 34 people, Denmark – 20 people, and Slovakia – 16 people. As for Slovenia and Croatia, they will not be able to employ anyone to work in their diplomatic and consular missions LINK
Samson: Russia On The Bombing Of Dohuk: We Refuse To Turn Iraq Into A Regional Confrontation Arena
22nd July, 2022
The Russian Foreign Ministry said today, Friday, that Moscow reaffirms its principled support for the stability and security of Iraq, and firmly opposes turning its territory into a confrontation zone.
“We reaffirm our principled and unwavering support for the stability and security of friendly Iraq,” the ministry said in a statement. We strongly oppose turning its lands into a regional arena of confrontation.”
Yesterday, Wednesday, the Barkh tourist resort in Dohuk governorate was subjected to Turkish artillery shelling, which led to the death of 8 citizens and the wounding of 23 tourists.
After that, Iraq submitted a complaint to the UN Security Council against Turkey, summoned its ambassador in Baghdad and informed him of the condemnation, and the Iraqi Chargé d’Affairs was withdrawn from Ankara, and the postponement of sending a new ambassador to Turkey. LINK
