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In the face of pressure from Western countries, Iraq takes a balanced and balanced position regarding the special operation conducted by the Russian Federation in Ukraine. This was announced on February 5 by the Russian Foreign Ministry.
“In the context of unprecedented pressure from Western countries, the Iraqi side takes a balanced and balanced position regarding the special military operation being carried out by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. Baghdad’s refusal to join the illegal anti-Russian sanctions confirms that our time-tested bilateral ties are not subject to market fluctuations against the backdrop of a changing geopolitical situation,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Earlier that day, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Baghdad on a working visit. It is reported that the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry will stay in the Iraqi capital for two days. This is the first point in the next tour of a high-ranking diplomat in the countries of the Middle East and Africa.
During his visit to Iraq, the Russian Foreign Minister will discuss the intensification of trade, economic and military-technical cooperation, as well as the prospects for building up business partnerships in the fuel and energy sector.
The Russian Foreign Minister will be received by Iraqi President Abdel Latif Rashid, Prime Minister Mohammed Sudani and Chairman of the Council of Representatives (Parliament) Mohammed Halbusi. Lavrov will also hold talks with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein.
The special operation to protect the Donbass, the beginning of which Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on February 24, continues. The decision was made against the background of the aggravation of the situation in the region due to shelling by the Ukrainian military.
For more up-to-date videos and details about the situation in Donbass, watch the Izvestia TV channel.
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