Lavrov Expresses His Surprise To The American Actions In Mosul

Baghdad (NINA) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed his surprise to the American actions in Mosul. Lavrov said at a news conference he held with his Italian counterpart Angelino Alfano on Monday that he was "surprised by the American actions in Mosul, which resulted in the deaths of civilians, especially with the availability of modern equipment in the coalition, which enables them to target accurately. He expressed his hope that the international coalition to correct the situation," noting that "Moscow called for a special session for the UN Security Council to discuss the actions of the international coalition in Mosul, which claimed lives of civilians." "There should be greater coordination on the ongoing operations in Syria and the liberation of al-Raqqa, the stronghold of the terrorist organization," he said. Stressing that "coordination in Syria must also include the Syrian government."/ End