Russia announces its readiness to fill the tasks of the international coalition in Iraq, 9 FEB

 Russia announces its readiness to fill the tasks of the international coalition in Iraq

Russia announced, on Thursday, its readiness to help Iraq in strengthening the capabilities of its forces, replacing the international coalition forces, in light of the demands presented in Baghdad for the withdrawal of foreign forces.

Director of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Russian Foreign Ministry, Alexander Kinshak, said in a televised interview that Russia always supports the efforts made by Iraq to ensure stability, security, law and order in this friendly country.  link