16 october / 2017
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About Russian Stance on the Situation in Iraq
"We definitely stand for resolving all the issues on Iraq’s agenda,
involving Baghdad and the Kurds, through peaceful political and
diplomatic means, on the basis of territorial and political integrity of
Iraq while respecting the legitimate rights and interests of the
Kurdish people is necessary. Moscow maintained good relations with
Baghdad, particularly boosting trade and economic ties. Besides, Russia
has always had close relations with the Iraqi Kurds, and Moscow values
both relationships." (Russian President’s Spokesman Dmitry Peskov)