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Kremlin Claims International Law Failing Amid West Asia Tensions

3/8/2026

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said international law has effectively ceased to function amid rising West Asia tensions after the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
He urged revisiting President Vladimir Putin's proposal for a five-member UN Security Council summit.
Peskov said international law exists "de jure" but has no practical significance.
Peskov questioned how anyone could adhere to norms when their definition is unclear.

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said international law has effectively ceased to function amid rising West Asia tensions after the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
He urged revisiting President Vladimir Putin's proposal for a five-member UN Security Council summit.
Peskov said international law exists "de jure" but has no practical significance.
Peskov questioned how anyone could adhere to norms when their definition is unclear.