Lavrov: Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia counterproductive
Lavrov: Russia considers Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia counterproductive.
Consensus
- Russia considers Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia to be counterproductive.
- Sergei Lavrov, Russia's Foreign Minister, made the statement.
- The attacks targeted civilian and economic infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.
- Lavrov emphasized that military solutions are unacceptable and harmful to global economy.
- Russia supports Saudi Arabia's efforts to follow the agreed road map.
Points of divergence
- At least 73 people, including women and children, were injured in the attacks on 8 September. — vedomosti
- The attacks targeted four cities: Abha, Khams-Mushayt, Jizan, and Najran. — vedomosti
- The New York Times reported on 28 August that Saudi Arabia is preparing to resume large-scale war against the Houthis. — vedomosti
- The New York Times noted that a new escalation could open another front in the U.S.-Iran rivalry, with Iran being the main ally of the Houthis. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Lavrov: Russia considers Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia counterproductive — Ведомости
- Lavrov calls Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabian infrastructure counterproductive — Интерфакс