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Lavrov Warns against New Chemical Weapon Provocations in Syria, Rails against Western Blackmail

Lavrov Warns against New Chemical Weapon Provocations in Syria, Rails against Western Blackmail
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Russia's foreign minister on Friday accused the West of resorting to "political blackmail, economic pressure and brute force" to prevent the emergence of rival global powers.

Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Western powers wanted to "retain their self-proclaimed status as world leaders."

"These powers do not hesitate to use any methods including political blackmail, economic pressure and brute force," Lavrov told the assembly.

Turning to the Syrian conflict, the senior Russian diplomat warned that Syrian terrorists and their patrons may attempt new provocations using chemical weapons, adding that Russia would consider such efforts this "unacceptable."

"We warn terrorists and their sponsors that new provocations involving chemical weapons are unacceptable," Lavrov declared.

Commenting on the prospects for Syrian settlement, Larvov emphasized that the rebuilding of the war-torn country's infrastructure, and the return of refugees, must become the top priorities of international efforts, including at the UN, and must be implemented without any "double standards."

Meanwhile, Lavrov cautioned against a one-sided approach to the problem demonstrated by some powers. "

Despite the complexity of the situation in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Libya, we must not lose sight of the age-old Palestinian problem. A fair solution is crucial if we want the entire Middle East to recover. I want to warn against a one-sided approach and attempts to monopolize the peace process," Lavrov said.

"We will make every effort, including in the within the Middle East Quartet, the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation," the top diplomat said.

Moving on to the Iran nuclear deal, Lavrov emphasized that Moscow remains committed to preserving the landmark 2015 agreement despite the recent US withdrawal.

“Washington's move is a violation of UN resolutions and a threat to stability in the Middle East, according to the diplomat. Tehran,” Lavrov said, is in full compliance with its obligations under the deal, and Russia will do everything in its power to support it.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team

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