The United States on Monday deemed “absurd” Russia’s accusations that Ukraine played a “key role” in anti-Israel riots the day before at an airport in the predominantly Russian Caucasian republic of Dagestan. Muslim.
“I have seen their comments blaming Ukraine and they are absurd (…) We think they should instead hold those responsible accountable,” State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters. .
“We call on the Russian authorities to publicly condemn these violent demonstrations and to ensure the safety of Israelis and Jews in Russia,” added the spokesperson for American diplomacy.
A crowd of men invaded the tarmac and the airport terminal of the capital of Dagestan, Makhachkala, on Sunday evening, amid tensions across the world linked to the conflict between Israel and Hamas.