Issuing a resolution on Tuesday the Russian lawmakers have called the US invasion of Iraq "gross violation of international law.
AP reported that in their resolution, lawmakers in the State Duma - which is dominated by the Kremlin-backed party United Russia - said the 2003 invasion had "inflicted irreparable damage to civil society'' in Iraq."A military operation in northern Iraq will further destabilize the already tense situation in the region,'' said the resolution, which passed 338-0.
Turkey should "evaluate all possible negative consequences of a cross-border counter-terrorism operation ... and display wisdom, foresight and restraint,'' it said.
Turkey's parliament was expected Wednesday to authorize a government request seeking authorization for a military campaign in northern Iraq.