Russia stresses Iraq's integrity

'Concerning holding of referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Russia stresses avoiding any measure which escalates destabilization in the Middle East,' according to the statement released by the Russian Foreign Ministry.

'Moscow's position in supporting Iraq's sovereignty and integrity and other countries in the Middle East has not changed,' stressed the Russian Foreign Ministry.

The Russian foreign ministry also mentioned in the statement that all differeces between Iraqi government and Iraqi Kurdistan Region leader can be and have to be resolved through constructive talks.

The Iraqi Kurdistan Region referendum was held on Sunday despite the decisive opposition throughout the world, except Washington and Tel Aviv.

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