Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin has slammed claims by the Supreme Allied Commander of NATO in Europe that Russia is using 'non-precision' weapons in Syria, the RIA Novosti news agency reported Wednesday.
On Tuesday General Philip Breedlove declared that “Russia and its partners in Syria are using weapons not categorized as having a high degree of accuracy — which leads to mass displacement of civilians and large flows of refugees,” RIA Novosti reported.
He accused Moscow and Damascus of “turning migration into a weapon” in an effort to weaken Europe.
Rogozin responded to the accusations by calling Breedlove an “expert in bombing Afghan weddings” on his official Twitter page.
The Foreign Ministry said Breedlove’s accusations are unsubstantiated because the migrant crisis in Europe started before Russia began air strikes in Syria.
A Message from The Moscow Times:
Dear readers,
We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent."
These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia.
We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help.
Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact.
By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us.
Remind me later.