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Moscow urges restraint and respect for international law.
Tinubu rejects U.S. claims of Christian persecution as misleading.

The Russian government has said it is closely observing developments in Nigeria following United States President Donald Trump’s remarks hinting at possible American military action in the country.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that speaking at a press briefing in Moscow on Friday, Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, urged all parties involved to act responsibly and avoid steps that could violate international law.

“We are closely monitoring this issue and call on all parties involved to strictly comply with international legal norms,” Zakharova said while responding to a question from Anadolu News Agency.

Her comments follow Trump’s announcement last week that he had instructed the Pentagon to prepare “options for possible military measures” against terrorist groups operating in Nigeria. The U.S. President claimed the move was intended to protect Christian communities allegedly under attack.

In his November 1 post on Truth Social, Trump described Christianity in Nigeria as facing an “existential threat,” alleging that “thousands of Christians are being killed.” He declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern,” vowing that Washington would not “stand by while such atrocities are happening.”

Trump said his administration would be “ready, willing, and able to protect our great Christian population around the world,” and also directed U.S. lawmakers, including Congressman Barry Moore and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, to investigate the situation and report back to him.

Nigeria’s Federal Government had swiftly dismissed Trump’s claims, insisting that the nation protects the rights and freedoms of all religious groups without discrimination. President Bola Tinubu described the CPC designation as “misleading and politically driven,” noting that insecurity in Nigeria affects citizens of all faiths.

Russia’s reaction adds to a growing list of international responses to Trump’s controversial comments amid reports that the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) was reviewing contingency plans in line with the directive.

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Zakharova cautioned Washington and its allies to act with “responsibility” and adhere strictly to international law, warning that reckless foreign interventions often worsen crises instead of resolving them.