Russia's Putin to Iran: Immediate ceasefire needed in Yemen
Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the audience during a festive concert marking the first anniversary of the Crimean treaty signing, with St. Basil's Cathedral seen in the background, in central Moscow, March 18, 2015./ (Reuters) - Russia's President Vladimir Putin called for an "immediate cessation of military activities" in Yemen in phone conversations with Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, the Kremlin said in a statement on Thursday. Iranian-backed Shi'ite Muslim Houthi militias have seized large parts of Yemen. The conflict ...
Click
To Read Full Article