Presence of the Turkish armies at Iraq is illegal, it is difficult to acquit him something. It was declared by the deputy minister of foreign affairs of the Russian Federation Gennady Gatilov.
"We consider that actions of Turkey in the north of Iraq are illegal, this invasion on the territory of the neighboring state, - he noted. - And in such scales which are difficult for justifying any arguments about preparation or training".
Also Gatilov told that the Turkish foreign minister Mevlüt Chavushoglu took together with it part on December 13 in conference on problems of the Mediterranean in Rome, however no bilateral contacts with the official on fields existed. we Will remind p to
, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov held telephone negotiations with the Iraq colleague Ibrahim al-Jaafari and declared that Russia supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq.
Also Moscow approves actions which undertake the Iraq authorities in connection with input on their territory of the Turkish armed forces. The appeal of Baghdad to the UN with a request means to promote a conclusion of the Turkish armies.