The Political Assassination of Hamas Chief: Global Repercussions

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 the act could escalate tensions and negatively impact ceasefire talks in Gaza. Russia criticized the United States for ignoring Palestinian statehood.

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. Bogdanov said the killing will also have a negative impact on ceasefire talks in Gaza, RIA added.

Russia, which has relationships with Arab countries, Iran, and Hamas as well as with Israel, has frequently condemned violence in the region and accused the United States of ignoring the need for an independent Palestinian state.

(With inputs from agencies.)