Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova alleged on Wednesday that there are "Ukrainian footprints" in the current rebel resurgence in the war in Syria. She said "many foreign militants" are involved in the conflict, without providing details.

Zakharova commented on the political crisis in South Korea, saying Russia is "watching with concern." She expressed hope that the current events will not worsen the socio-political situation on the Korean Peninsula, "which is already complicated by the provocative actions of the United States and its allies."