By IANS,
Moscow : Russia views the decision to carry out military operations against Iran and Syria as a step in violation of international laws, Xinhua reported.
“None denied a key provision of international laws — a decision to use force against a sovereign state should be taken only by the UN Security Council,” said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in an interview to a newspaper Thursday.
“I truly hope that the international community will be wise enough not to allow such a scenario to happen,” he said.
With regards to the Syrian crisis, Lavrov warned that the international community should avoid using the stereotype of “the Libyan experience” as approaches towards the issue.
The only possible settlement to the Syrian crisis should be based on a comprehensive dialogue between the authorities and the opposition without any outside interventions, said Lavrov.
He said Russia was not defending the Syrian regime but justice.
“As for Russia’s approaches towards the events in Syria, we don’t defend the regime, but justice, the right of the Syrian people to make a peaceful democratic choice in full compliance with the UN Charter and the norms of international law,” said the minister.