Kremlin takes offence at Putin being compared to Hamas
Friday, 20 October 2023, 14:07
Dmitry Peskov, the Russian president’s press secretary, has said that Russia considers US President Joe Biden's comparison of President Vladimir Putin with Hamas "unacceptable".
Source: Kremlin-aligned news agency TASS, citing Peskov's remarks to journalists
Quote: "We consider this tone towards the Russian Federation and towards our president unacceptable."
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Details: "Such rhetoric is hardly fitting for responsible state leaders," the official said cynically.
Background:
- In a speech in the Oval Office on the evening of 19 October, Biden condemned the actions of Hamas and Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that the attacks on Israel and the invasion of Ukraine share common motives.
- "Hamas and Putin represent different threats, but they share this in common: they both want to completely annihilate a neighbouring democracy," Biden stated.
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