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Russia's top diplomat curses at Yemeni journalist in tense exchange

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Russia's top diplomat curses at Yemeni journalist in tense exchange

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TL;DR

A video circulating online appears to show Russia's top diplomat using profanity toward a Yemeni journalist who tried to ask a question. The incident reportedly took place during a press interaction, though the exact time and location are not yet confirmed. The footage has not been independently verified.

01 · THE DISPATCH

A video circulating on social media appears to show Russia's top diplomat losing his temper and cursing at a Yemeni journalist who attempted to ask a question. The clip, first surfaced on Tuesday through a single channel, shows the diplomat using harsh language toward the reporter. The specific event, location, and date of the exchange are not yet confirmed, and the footage has not been independently verified. The incident, if confirmed, would mark an unusually public outburst from a senior Russian official toward a journalist from a country with which Moscow maintains diplomatic relations.

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