Lavrov: Israel Violates International Law by Using Force

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib in the Russian capital on Monday. During the meeting, Lavrov emphasized the friendly relations between Russia and Lebanon, reiterating Moscow’s readiness to support Beirut and continue humanitarian aid. He underscored Russia’s principled stance in backing Lebanon’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

Lavrov further stated that Russia actively supports Lebanon during discussions at the United Nations Security Council. He informed his Lebanese counterpart about the latest developments concerning Ukraine. The two foreign ministers also exchanged views on the Persian Gulf region, Syria, and Palestine. Lavrov expressed a call for an immediate cessation of all attacks on the Arabian Peninsula that harm civilians.

The Russian Foreign Minister noted that while discussing the situation in the Middle East, they also spoke about the actions of the Israeli army. “We believe that the Israeli army is violating international law by resorting to the use of force,” Lavrov asserted. He also briefed the Lebanese Foreign Minister on the evolving situation in and around Ukraine.

Source: Anatolia News Agency (via Mehr News Agency)