Feb 5, 2024. Posted by Balkan Periscope - Hellas
The Russian
Foreign Ministry has taken a firm stance against the newly appointed israeli
ambassador, Simona Halperin, following her recent comments in an interview with
the Kommersant newspaper.
Halperin's statements have raised eyebrows and sparked diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
In the
interview, Ambassador Halperin expressed her confusion over Russian Foreign
Minister Sergey Lavrov's perceived minimization of the Holocaust's
significance. She also criticized Russia's response to Israel's genocide in
Gaza, accusing Moscow of failing to support Israel's war crimes against
Palestinian civilians.
The Russian
Foreign Ministry swiftly summoned Ambassador Halperin to address her remarks.
In an official statement, they labeled her comments as "unacceptable"
and accused her of distorting Russian foreign policy approaches and historical
realities.
The
Ministry emphasized that her statements were an "extremely unsuccessful
start" to her diplomatic mission, which should prioritize fostering
bilateral relations for the benefit of both nations' peoples.
As tensions
escalate, the international community closely watches how both countries
navigate this delicate situation.
(ILKHA)
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