Fight against Islamist militants must respect international law: Russia

(Reuters) - The fight against Islamist militants in Syria and Iraqshould only be carried out in compliance with international law and with respect for the territorial integrity of these nations, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

"It is essential to fight this evil in strict compliance with the practices of international law, U.N. Security Council resolutions and the U.N. in general... and with strict respect for the territorial integrity of Syria and Iraq," ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich told a news briefing.

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