MOSCOW, Feb 10 regarding Syria, restrictive measures against the backdrop of earthquakes, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.
According to her, the West takes a politicized approach to the issue of providing assistance to the victims of the earthquake.
Common trouble: rescue operation in Turkey and Syria after the earthquake
A devastating earthquake hit southeast Turkey on Monday night, affected several Syrian provinces and was felt in Lebanon, Iraq, Israel, Georgia, Abkhazia.
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A devastating earthquake occurred in the southeast of Turkey on Monday night, affected several Syrian provinces and was felt in Lebanon, Iraq, Israel, Georgia, Abkhazia.
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Later, seismologists registered three dozen aftershocks and powerful new shocks.
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Later, seismologists registered three dozen aftershocks and powerful new shocks.
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The death toll in Turkey and Syria exceeded 11 thousand people, more than 50 thousand were injured.
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The death toll in Turkey and Syria exceeded 11 thousand people, more than 50 thousand were injured.
More than eight thousand people were rescued from the rubble in Turkey.
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From under Over 8,000 people have been rescued from rubble in Turkey.
«We are facing one of the biggest disasters in the world,» Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
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«We are facing one of the biggest disasters in the world,» Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.< /p>
7 days of mourning declared in Turkey. National flags throughout the country and in missions abroad are flown at half mast until sunset on February 12.
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7 days of mourning declared in Turkey. State flags throughout the country and in missions abroad are flown at half mast until sunset on February 12.
Ancient monuments, including the citadel of Aleppo in Syria, suffered from the earthquake. It is possible that several UNESCO heritage sites in Turkey have been affected by the natural disaster.
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From earthquakes hit ancient monuments, including the citadel of Aleppo in Syria. It is possible that several UNESCO heritage sites in Turkey have been affected by the natural disaster.
UNESCO is concerned about the situation and has promised assistance to the victims in Syria and Turkey within its mandate.
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UNESCO is concerned about the situation and promised assistance to the victims in Syria and Turkey within the framework of its mandate.
Rescuers from different countries are helping to eliminate the consequences of the earthquake. Russian specialists are working in one of the most severely affected Turkish regions — Kahramanmarash.Rescuers from different countries are helping to eliminate the consequences of the earthquake. Russian specialists are working in one of the most severely affected Turkish regions — Kahramanmarash.
Another plane of the Russian Emergencies Ministry with rescuers, dog handlers and special equipment has arrived in Syria. The Russian military will help them.
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Another plane of the Russian Emergencies Ministry with rescuers, dog handlers and special equipment arrived in Syria. The Russian military will help them.
Specialists have everything they need to search for people under the rubble.
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Specialists have everything they need to search for people under the rubble.
Rescuers will work around the clock.
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Rescuers will be on duty around the clock.
In Moscow, caring people bring flowers to the embassies of Syria and Turkey.
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In Moscow, caring people come with flowers to the embassies of Syria and Turkey.
The Turkish Embassy in Moscow has flown its flag at half mast in connection with mourning. There are flowers and children's toys near the building, candles are burning.
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The Turkish Embassy in Moscow lowered the flag to half-mast in connection with mourning. Flowers and children's toys lie near the building, candles are burning.
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A devastating earthquake occurred in southeastern Turkey on Monday night, affected several Syrian provinces and was felt in Lebanon, Iraq, Israel, Georgia, Abkhazia.
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Later, seismologists registered three dozen aftershocks and powerful new shocks.
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The death toll in Turkey and Syria exceeded 11 thousand people, more than 50 thousand were injured.
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More than eight thousand people were rescued from the rubble in Turkey.
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"We are facing one of the biggest catastrophes in the world", said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Turkey has declared seven days of mourning. State flags throughout the country and in missions abroad are flown at half mast until sunset on February 12.
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Ancient monuments, including the citadel of Aleppo in Syria, suffered from the earthquake. It is possible that several UNESCO heritage sites in Turkey have been affected by the natural disaster.
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UNESCO is concerned about the situation and has promised assistance to those affected in Syria and Turkey within its mandate.
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Rescuers from different countries are helping to eliminate the consequences of the earthquake. Russian specialists are working in one of the most severely affected Turkish regions — Kahramanmarash.
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Another plane of the Russian Emergencies Ministry with rescuers, dog handlers and special equipment arrived in Syria. The Russian military will help them.
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Specialists have everything they need to search for people under the rubble.
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Rescuers will work around the clock.
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In Moscow, caring people come with flowers to the embassies of Syria and Turkey.
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The Turkish Embassy in Moscow half-mast in connection with mourning. Near the building there are flowers and children's toys, candles are burning.
«Under the current circumstances, the unilateral illegal sanctions imposed on Syria remain in force. This, to put it mildly, complicates the process of eliminating the consequences of the earthquake and providing assistance to the Syrians from other states and non-governmental organizations,» Zakharova said during a briefing. She noted that given the scale of the tragedy that occurred in Syria, such behavior is contrary to the norms of human morality. According to her, the statement that assistance cannot be provided due to existing sanctions is «inhuman logic».
«We call for an immediate reconsideration of this inhumane position and the lifting of restrictive measures in force against Syria. We once again emphasize the need for urgent international assistance to Syria in close coordination with the Syrian government,» Zakharova added, calling for a helping hand .
An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck southeastern Turkey on Monday morning, strong tremors were also felt in Syria. It, according to President Tayyip Erdogan, was the strongest since 1939. On the afternoon of the same day, another earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck. The tremors, followed by hundreds of aftershocks, were felt in 10 provinces of the country and neighboring states, including Syria. The death toll in Turkey, according to the latest data, exceeded 18 thousand, injured more than 72 thousand. According to the Syrian Ministry of Health on Thursday, the death toll in the country as a result of the earthquake rose to 1347, the number of victims exceeded 2.2 thousand.