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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Russia condemns Israeli strikes on Lebanon and urges immediate ceasefire

Apr 09, 2026 09:41 AM CT Beirut, Lebanon diplomacy,ceasefire,lebanon,russia,israel

Summary

The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a strong condemnation of recent Israeli military strikes in Lebanon, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities. Moscow warned that continued aggression threatens to derail ongoing diplomatic negotiations regarding the conflict. This statement highlights Russia's role as a diplomatic actor seeking to de-escalate tensions in the Lebanon theater.

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Russia condemns Israeli attack on Lebanon, calls for immediate ceasefire Russia’s foreign ministry has strongly condemned the Israeli strikes on Lebanon which took place on Wednesday and called for an immediate ceasefire. It said that such aggressive actions threaten to derail negotiations curren...

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Actor Responses

Russia NEUTRAL

Condemned Israeli attacks on Lebanon and called for an immediate ceasefire to prevent derailing negotiations.

Israel NEUTRAL

Conducted strikes on Lebanon which drew international criticism.

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