In Russia, whose forces continue to wage war on the territory of Ukraine, the withdrawal of U.S. and allied troops from Iraq was welcomed. The Russian Foreign Ministry said that the country is now capable of independently guaranteeing its own security, the Russian Foreign Ministry reports, writes UNN.
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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Moscow "certainly welcomes" the completion of the stay in Iraq of the international coalition forces led by the United States.
The withdrawal of troops from Iraq, which we certainly welcome, indicates that the Iraqi army and security structures are capable of independently resolving issues related to strengthening the state's defense capabilities and ensuring national security
Moscow spoke about sovereignty
The Russian Foreign Ministry representative also criticized the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq and linked the presence of foreign troops to years of instability in the region.
Zakharova expressed the belief that Iraq will now be able to independently counter internal and external threats. She named "good-neighborly relations" and coordination with neighboring states among the conditions for stability.
The statement came amid Russia's war against Ukraine, where Russian troops continue to remain on internationally recognized Ukrainian territory.
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