Mick Hartley

The Russian ambassador to Iraq explains why the invasion of Ukraine was necessary. 

The MEMRI summary:

Russia's Ambassador to Iraq, Elbrus Kutrashev, said in a March 25, 2022 interview on Al-Nujaba TV (Iraq) that Russia launched its special operation in Ukraine because it had "reliable information" that the Ukrainian government had been preparing to use a dirty nuclear bomb against Russian territory, interests, or nationals. He said that Ukraine was planning to use nuclear waste in this bomb and that this is why Russia prioritized taking control of the Chernobyl nuclear plant when it invaded. Kutrashev emphasized that Russia's operation in Ukraine is defensive and not offensive, and he repeated claims that the United States is operating bioweapon labs in Ukraine in which research is being done into "biologically influencing the Slavic nationality." He said that the fact that the West has considered using such a weapon is an indication of its stupidity.

I'm not sure you're the one who should be talking about stupidity, Elbrus. 

Congratulations to the Iraqi interviewer for keeping a straight face.