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Diverting Attention from Gaza – Lavrov Slams Rumors on Iran’s Nuclear Weapons
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The desire and goal, it seems to me, is to divert the attention of the world community from what is happening in Gaza”. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on […]
‘Remind Me’ – Russia Official Slams Israel’s Call to Condemn Iran Attack
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Simona, remind me of when Israel condemned even a single strike by the Kiev regime on Russian regions? You don’t know? Nor do I.” Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has denounced […]
Russia is Crucial for Protecting Palestinians – Senior Hamas Official
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In the interview, Naim also shared his thoughts on several issues, including the planned US port in Gaza, the unity of the Resistance, and more. Senior Hamas politburo official Basem […]
‘Typical Hypocritical Spectacle’ – US Gaza Resolution Vetoed by China, Russia
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Moscow’s envoy warned that the resolution will “ensure the impunity of Israel, whose crimes are not even assessed in the draft.” Russia and China vetoed on Friday a US draft […]
China, Russia, Yemeni Armed Forces Reach Red Sea Agreement – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff What’s behind the reported agreement between China, Russia, and the Yemeni Armed Forces for safe passage in the Red Sea? China and Russia have reportedly reached an agreement with the […]
Building a Pier Off Gaza is ‘Dancing on Bones’ – Russian Foreign Ministry
By Palestine Chronicle Staff At a press conference in Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called the United States-led initiative to build a pier off the Gaza Strip to deliver humanitarian aid “dances […]
‘Red Sea Crisis Must Be Resolved through Political Means’ – Lavrov
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has rejected the ‘aggressive actions of the US and UK on Yemeni territory. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that US measures of launching […]
‘Uniting the Ranks’ – Hamas, Fatah, Other Groups to Meet in Moscow for Talks
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said that an intra-Palestinian meeting would be held in Moscow from February 29 to March 1 – 2. Representatives of various Palestinian resistance groups […]
‘License to Kill Palestinians’ – Russian UN Envoy Rejects US Res., Calls for Sanctioning Israel
The alternative draft Security Council resolution on Gaza proposed by the US is not an alternative at all, but another license to kill Palestinian civilians, Vasily Nebenzia said. Russia called on the United Nations Security […]
Israel, Ukraine Fighting ‘Same Battle’ against Humanity – Russia Escalates Language
Dmitry Polyansky’s comments were a response to accusations by Israel’s representative at the United Nations, Gilad Erdan. Israel and Ukraine are fighting a battle against humanity and international humanitarian law, Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative […]
‘Indiscriminate Violence’ – At ICJ, Russia Blames Israel, US, Allies for Gaza War
Russia blamed Israel, the US and its allies for the ‘indiscriminate violence’ during the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza. At the International Court of Justice hearing on Wednesday, Russia blamed Israel, the US and its […]
No Prospects for Stabilization in Gaza Given Israel’s ‘Uncompromising Attitude’ — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday that there are no prospects for a quick stabilization of the situation in the Gaza Strip due to Israel’s “uncompromising attitude”. Speaking at a meeting of the […]
‘US Threat to Peace in the Middle East’ – Russia Declares at UNSC
The Pentagon’s strikes in Syria and Iraq are illegal under international law, Moscow’s envoy has told the UN. Washington is fanning the flames of conflicts in the Middle East by conducting unlawful strikes in Iraq, […]
‘Destruction and Chaos’ – Russia Condemns US Aggression on Middle East, Calls for UNSC Meeting
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Russia condemned the US aggression on Iraq and Syria on Saturday and requested a UN Security Council meeting to discuss the issue. The United States has “once again demonstrated its […]
Discussions about Gaza’s Future without Ceasefire are ‘Useless’ – Lavrov
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Tuesday that any discussions about the future of the Gaza Strip without an immediate cease-fire are “useless.” Speaking at a UN Security Council session […]
‘We Can (Not) Do Whatever We Want’ – Lavrov Says ‘Holocaust Doesn’t Give Israel Impunity’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Soviet people were also subject to Nazi genocide, but Russia doesn’t have carte blanche in the global arena, Lavrov said in a press conference today. Israel should not think […]
‘Pretext for Escalation’ – Russia Strongly Condemns US, UK Strikes against Yemen
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Russia on Friday strongly condemned the overnight airstrikes conducted by the United States and the United Kingdom against Yemen. Russia’s concerns that the US-sponsored UN Security Council resolution approved last […]
Russians Express Solidarity with Gaza Using Christmas Trees, Toys (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Pro-Palestine solidarity continued in Russia even during the holiday season. Russian citizens keep coming to the Palestinian Embassy in Moscow to place Christmas trees and toys to show solidarity with […]
Objectives of Israel’s and Russia’s Wars ‘nearly Identical’ – Did Lavrov Shift Position on Gaza?
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In a strange shift, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was quoted as saying that Israel’s war on Gaza is identical to Moscow’s military operation against Ukraine. The comments, attributed to […]
Injustice for Palestinians Must Be Removed – Russian Foreign Minister
By Palestine Chronicle Staff It is necessary to cut the vicious circle of violence by removing the injustice, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. In an interview with Russian news agency TASS on […]
US Inserted ‘Dangerous Element’ in UN Res. Allowing Israel to Ethnically Cleanse Gaza – Nebenzia
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The United States included a ‘dangerous element’ in the draft UNSC resolution that would allow Israel to cleanse the Gaza Strip, Russia’s UN Ambassador said. Russia’s ambassador to the United […]
What is Happening in Gaza is a ‘Catastrophe’ – Putin
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Russian President Vladimir Putin said that what is happening in the Gaza Strip at the hands of Israeli forces is a catastrophe. “What is going on (in the Gaza Strip) […]
Washington Wants to Create a Palestinian ‘Protectorate’ – Lavrov
Washington – alone or with its allies – cannot “secretly throw together a sustainable and viable concept of the State of Palestine,” Lavrov said. Sustainable peace in the Middle East can only be achieved after […]
The Gaza Leningrad-Like Siege Must End – Russian Diplomat
Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzia, has equated the situation in the Gaza Strip to the siege of Leningrad during World War II. Nebenzia reportedly made the comparison on Tuesday a day after […]
Netanyahu ‘Strongly Rejects’ Russia’s Stance on Gaza War – Reports
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Unlike the pro-Tel Aviv stance by Washington, Moscow has maintained a clear position demanding an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. In a speech at the Doha Forum on Sunday, Russian Foreign […]
Flooding Gaza’s Tunnels with Seawater is War Crime – Russia Warns Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Russia warned Israel against flooding the Gaza Strip tunnels with seawater, and said that this step would be a war crime, the US-based magazine Newsweek reported. The warning came after […]
Moscow and Gaza: Is Russia Ready for a Major Shift in Its Middle East Policy?
By Ramzy Baroud Time will tell whether Russia will be able to stake a claim and help define a new Middle East in the post-Gaza war. Gaza was among the main topics on the […]
The Gaza Genocide Must Stop – Iranian President from Moscow
Ebrahim Raisi pointed out that “an act of genocide and crimes against humanity” were taking place in the Gaza Strip. The situation in the Gaza Strip is a problem for all mankind, not just the […]
Russia, Saudi Arabia Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Russia and Saudi Arabia have expressed shared concern regarding the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, calling for an immediate ceasefire in a joint statement on Thursday. The Kremlin issued […]
‘Extremely Unpleasant Fact’: Russia’s UN Diplomats Lash out at US, West, Israel
Russia accused the US of playing a “destructive role” in the latest escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict due to Washington’s Middle East policies. The West is not interested in protecting the interests of the Palestinians, […]