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Russia says it will continue humanitarian aid to Lebanon
Russia says it will continue sending humanitarian supplies to Lebanon.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made the pledge during talks in Moscow with Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji.
Lavrov said Lebanon is facing a severe crisis linked to military operations and escalation by Israel.
He said nearly one million people in Lebanon have been seriously affected and the humanitarian situation remains tense.
Lavrov also said Russia supports Lebanon’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.
Russia sent aid to Lebanon in April, and Lavrov said further supplies would follow.
The statement did not give a timetable or details about the next deliveries.
Russia says it will continue sending humanitarian supplies to Lebanon, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Lavrov made the statement as he opened talks with Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji.
He said Russia had sent humanitarian aid to Lebanon in April.
Lavrov said almost one million Lebanese citizens had been seriously affected and that the humanitarian situation remained tense.
He also reiterated Russia’s support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.
- Who
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia would continue aid to Lebanon.
- What
- Russia plans to provide further humanitarian assistance through supplies.
- When
- October 12, 2026. Lavrov said Russia had sent aid in April.
- Where
- The statement was made in Moscow as Lavrov opened talks with Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji.
- Why
- Lavrov said Lebanon was facing a severe crisis and a tense humanitarian situation.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
We have always been ready to support our Lebanese friends, including in the current situation, where almost one million Lebanese citizens have been seriously affected, with their rights violated, and the humanitarian situation in Lebanon remaining tense.
In April, we sent humanitarian aid to your country for those in need, and we will continue to provide further assistance through humanitarian supplies.
I would like to unequivocally reiterate Russia’s fundamental position in favor of ensuring Lebanon’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.
Russia sent humanitarian aid to Lebanon for people in need.
Lavrov opened talks with Rajji and said Russia would continue providing humanitarian supplies to Lebanon.
- Aid commitment
- Russia said it would continue providing humanitarian supplies to Lebanon
- Previous aid
- Sent in April
- Russian foreign minister
- Sergey Lavrov
- Lebanese foreign minister
- Youssef Rajji
- People affected
- Almost one million Lebanese citizens
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