Russia: Sending depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine will increase tensions

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Mohamed Saleh held a press conference after their meeting in Sochi, Russia.

Speaking at the meeting, Lavrov stated that he and Saleh discussed issues related to cooperation and security in the field of military technique, adding: “This is an important aspect of our interaction, especially considering the situation in the Horn region. of Africa and the current tensions between the countries of the region”. saying.

Stating that the West started global processes under the name of the Ukraine crisis, Lavrov said that Eritrea had a consistent approach on this issue.

Lavrov said: “We support joint approaches that reflect the real situation in the field of energy and food security at the international level. We are in favor of evaluating these issues based on the interests of all states, not the logic that the United States and its allies try to impose. This logic also aims to preserve the colonial methods of interaction with African countries. saying.

Expressing that the West is trying to find troublemakers to destabilize African regions, Lavrov stressed that efforts to resolve conflicts should be strengthened according to the balance of interests.

“IT IS PROHIBITED TO DEVELOP THE AGREEMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE USE OF URANIUM AMMUNITION”

Minister Lavrov, referring to Britain’s statement that it will send depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine, said: “This is a step towards a serious and quality increase in tension. We will have to reckon with the fact that our British colleagues have taken tensions to a new and very serious level.” he performed the assessment of it.

Recalling that such ammunition was used in the former Yugoslavia and Iraq, Lavrov claimed that this led to the spread of cancer and soil contamination. he used his statements.

Noting that there are no international agreements banning the use of the aforementioned munitions, Lavrov said that major Western countries prevent the development of such an agreement.

“THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE ICC FULFILLS THE DUTIES OF THE WEST”

Lavrov also mentioned that the International Criminal Court (ICC) had issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Commissioner for Children’s Rights Mariya Lvova-Belova for war crimes, saying that the ICC’s chief prosecutor , Karim Asad Ahmad Khan, fulfilled the determined duties. by Western countries and that crimes committed by NATO countries argued that criminal investigation was prohibited.

Eritrean Foreign Minister Saleh stated that the West has always put pressure on his country, saying: “We do not bow to these pressures.” saying.

Expressing support for Russia’s actions, Saleh said the United States tried to change Eritrea’s position, but they were against it. (AA)