Russian Deputy Condemns Killing of Hamas Leader Haniyeh

The killing of Hamas' chief political leader Ismail Haniyeh has been condemned as an 'absolutely unacceptable political murder' by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov. He warned that this act would lead to further escalation of tensions.

The killing of Hamas' chief political leader Ismail Haniyeh is 'an absolutely unacceptable political murder', a deputy Russian foreign minister told RIA state news agency on Wednesday.

'This is an absolutely unacceptable political murder, and it will lead to further escalation of tensions,' RIA cited Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov as saying.