Russia denies responsibility for damage to Qatar Embassy in Kyiv
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has rejected accusations linking Moscow to the damage caused to the Qatar Embassy in Kyiv, allegedly from a Russian strike on January 9. In a statement released on January 12, the ministry called these claims “false accusations” and insisted that diplomatic missions have never been targeted by Russian armed forces.
Source Anadolu Ajansi
The statement suggested that the damage might have resulted from “a malfunction of the Ukrainian air defense system.” Russia emphasized that it considers Qatar a priority partner and a friendly nation. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to attribute the embassy damage to Russian actions on its soil.
This dispute intensifies tensions between the parties and could affect diplomatic relations. An international investigation may be the next step to clarify the circumstances of the incident.
