19 minutes agoRussia praises Serbia for rejection of sanctions
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has praised Serbia for refusing to impose sanctions against Moscow, following the launch of the Russian invasion in Ukraine, saying the Balkan ally has received a wise “decision”. “We deeply respect the Serbian people, Serbian culture, Serbian history and devotion to traditional friends”, Lavrov said before [...]
“We deeply respect the Serbian people, Serbian culture, Serbian history and dedication to traditional friends”, Lavrov said before a group of Serbian journalists in a video conference.
We are confident that they will continue to make wise decisions in this” situation.
Although Serbia has voted in favour of the UN resolution condemning Russian invasion, Belgrade has not joined sanctions that the United States and the European Union have imposed against Moscow.
Lavrov has said sanctions are the United States' attempt to impose their hegemony” in the Balkans, and has added that the West is trying to isolate Russia” in the region that has experienced devastating war in the 1990s.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the invasion of Ukraine on 24 February.
He's ordered <x0 special” to demilitarize Ukraine.
The Kremlin's action has stirred anger and has been condemned in many parts of the world.
United States and Allies have responded with Harsh sanctions Against Moscow. / REL
