Russia has “historic” ties with Kurds in the Kurdistan Region and is committed to strengthening the centuries-long relations despite current difficulties, its consul general told Rudaw.
“Our relations are historical, our relations are longstanding, our relations are friendly, our relations are positive, one might say, and even unique in its kind. It began centuries ago.” Maxim Rubin, Russia’s Consul General in Erbil, told Rudaw’s Dilbixwin Dara earlier this month.
Rubin highlighted the significant period in history when legendary Kurdish leader Mulla Mustafa Barzani and his 504 companions lived, worked, and studied in Russia, later returning to the Kurdistan Region and bringing Russian and Soviet families with them, creating a “humanitarian bridge.”
Russia’s relationship with the Kurdistan Region has continued and developed, Rubin said, stressing that current “political and economic agendas” has not affected the foundation of the relations.
1 окт 2024
