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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Woodcock

Russian minister effectively admits to deaths of civilians as result of Ukraine invasion

Reuters

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov has effectively admitted that Moscow is responsible for the death of innocent civilians in its invasion of Ukraine.

The close ally of Vladimir Putin told a British reporter: “Any military actions are unfortunately connected to human loss, not just amongst the military personnel, but amongst the civilians.”

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