The demonstration in Washington, DC, involving non-governmental organizations ‘Jewish Voice for Peace’ and ‘IfNotNow,’ known for their anti-Zionist stance, faced a severe police intervention. Approximately 150 protesters, advocating for Gaza and calling for a ceasefire in front of the Democratic National Committee near the Congress building, were forcibly removed by police, who resorted to dragging them down the stairs and using pepper gas to disperse the crowd. The clash resulted in injuries to six police officers, with one person detained for allegedly assaulting the police
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova confirmed that Russia officially recognizes Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan. The statement followed backlash over Russian Vice President Vladimir Medinsky’s remarks referring to the region as “disputed.”
Zakharova clarified that Medinsky was discussing the humanitarian aspect of the conflict and urged against misinterpreting his words. Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry criticized Medinsky’s comments and reminded that Russia’s official stance recognizes Karabakh as Azerbaijani territory.
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