Lavrov says Middle East crises require 'unconventional steps' from the UN
Russia's foreign minister said the situation extends beyond Palestine to Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Sudan, Somalia and South Sudan, according to TASS.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the situation in the Middle East requires unconventional steps from the United Nations, according to remarks reported by TASS.
Lavrov said the issue concerns not only Palestine but also Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Sudan, Somalia and South Sudan, listing several countries where he said conflicts are ongoing.
He did not specify in the reported remarks what concrete measures he believes the UN should take, and TASS did not report additional detail on the proposals Lavrov may have in mind.
The comments come as Lavrov made a series of statements on Russia's foreign policy positions, including on Ukraine, the Middle East and Latin America.
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