Russia FM Lavrov says U.S. should stop deceiving itself on Afghanistan issue because everyone is aware of "mission failure"
Biden has tried to paint the withdrawal of foreign troops in "the most positive colours, but the truth is that everyone is aware of that the United States has failed in its mission in conflict-hit Afghanistan," Russian top diplomat Sergei Lavrov stressed in his comments during the Uzbekistan visit.
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- AFP
- Published Date: 04:55 | 16 July 2021
- Modified Date: 04:55 | 16 July 2021
US President Joe Biden has tried to paint the withdrawal of foreign troops in "the most positive colours", Lavrov said in Uzbekistan, according to Russian news agencies, "but everyone understands that the mission failed".
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