
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko has urged all parties in the southern Arabian Peninsula conflict to cease violence, specifically condemning attacks on civilian infrastructure and noting that Moscow is communicating this stance to the Houthis.
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The conflict in the southern Arabian Peninsula involves various factions, including the Houthi movement Ansar Allah.
MOSCOW, October 12. /TASS/. Russia calls on all parties to the conflict in the southern Arabian Peninsula to refrain from violence, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko told reporters.
"Russia naturally calls on all parties to the conflict in the southern Arabian Peninsula to refrain from violence and considers strikes against civilian infrastructure unacceptable under any circumstances," the diplomat said.
According to him, Moscow is conveying its position to the Yemeni Houthi movement Ansar Allah, among others.

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