Zakharova pointed out that the Russian Federation is monitoring the situation regarding a possible US operation in Nigeria.

Russia is monitoring the situation with statements about the possibility of a US military operation in Nigeria and calls for compliance with international law. This was announced on November 7 by the representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova.

"We are monitoring this story and calling for strict compliance with the norms of international law," Zakharova said at a briefing.

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On November 2, US President Donald Trump announced the possibility of using Armed Forces in Nigeria, including a ground operation or airstrikes. According to the American leader, similar measures can be taken to stop the mass killings of Christians in the West African country.

The day before, on November 1, Trump said that if the Nigerian government continued to allow the killing of Christians, the United States would immediately cease all assistance and cooperation with that country. He also added that "the United States may well invade this country with weapons in its hands," and instructed the Ministry of War to prepare for possible actions.

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