Russia urges US to halt air strikes against Yemen’s Houthis, begin dialogue
Russian Foreign Minister has spoken with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to urge the US to stop its air strikes on Yemen.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has urged the US to cease strikes against Yemen’s Houthis, the foreign ministry says.
Lavrov spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio by telephone, the ministry said on Sunday.
“In response to the American representative’s arguments, Sergei Lavrov stressed the need for an immediate cessation of the use of force and the importance for all sides to engage in political dialogue in order to find a solution that would prevent further bloodshed,” the ministry said.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.US President Donald Trump launched large-scale military strikes against Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday over the group’s attacks against Red Sea shipping, killing at least 31 people at the start of a campaign expected to last many days.
