Russian Ambassador Serge Poukine said, after meeting with Prime Minister Fouad Siniora on Friday at the Grand Serail, Russia was concerned about the security situation deteriorating between Lebanon and Israel and called on both countries to be cautious. He added that any clashes would not be in favor of Lebanon or Israel.

He also said that Russia supported the Lebanese people, cabinet and leaders’ stance in avoiding any confrontation with Israel. 

He urged all parties to make efforts to push a ceasefire in Gaza as an implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1860, which, he said was approved by Russia. He also supported the role Egypt was playing concerning this issue.

-NOW Staff