Russia says US ‘violating international law’ by backing Morocco’s claims to Western Sahara in deal normalising ties with Israel

One of Russia’s top diplomats

One of Russia’s top diplomats has told journalists that Washington’s move to back Morocco’s claims to sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara undermines international efforts in the region.

Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said on Friday that the deal was “a violation of international law.” He added that “the UN has a goal to hold a referendum in Western Sahara. Everything that the Americans have done now is a unilateral decision that breaks international law and the decisions of the UN Security Council resolutions, which the Americans themselves voted for.”

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