Russia Accuses UK of Colonial Hypocrisy: These Are Lies
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During a tense emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council [UNSC], Russia accused Britain of "colonial hypocrisy" after the UK voiced support for US air strikes in Syria.
Matthew Rycroft, the UK's ambassador to the UN, said Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had been "put on notice" after Donald Trump ordered cruise missile strikes on a Syrian air base.
In response, Russia's UN representative, Vladimir Safronkov, said:
"Stop putting forward these unprofessional arguments and accusations against my country", he said.
In parallel, Safronkov added: "These are not diplomatic. These are lies. Don't even try to get into fights in the Arab world. Nothing will work and nothing will be achieved.
Russia immediately condemned the strikes, describing them as "aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international law".
Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team
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