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Russia calls for securing extension of truce in Yemen

Doha, Oct 2 (UNI) Russia is concerned over a lack of progress in extending the truce between the government and the Houthi rebels, the Russian Embassy in Yemen said.
"Russia as a permanent member of the UN Security Council expresses its concern with the lack of progress in securing agreement for prolongation of the truce ahead of its expiry on October 2," the embassy said in a statement on Saturday, calling on Yemeni parties "to intensify engagement with the UN Special Envoy in order to agree on extension of the truce."
The embassy emphasized that Charge d'Affaires of Russia to Yemen Evgeny Kudrov reiterates that there is no military solution to the conflict in Yemen and a truce is needed to reach an all-inclusive political settlement.
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