(Phnom Penh): Russian Ambassador to Cambodia Anatoly Borovik firmly rejected Thai media reports alleging that Russian citizens are serving as mercenaries for Cambodia amid Thailand’s military invasion of Cambodian territory.

The ambassador spoke in a press briefing on Tuesday (Dec. 16) at the Russian Embassy.

“Thailand’s allegations? There has never been such information. Therefore, there is no evidence at all. If Thailand makes accusations based on fake information, it only wastes time. I have no further comment,” the ambassador underscored.

It should be noted that the Russian Embassy in Bangkok also said reports in some Thai media claiming Russian citizens were involved as mercenaries in fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border are false.

In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the embassy said the reports were untrue and appeared to be fabricated from sources outside the region. It said the allegations could harm the rights of Russian citizens in Thailand who are in the country as tourists or for business, and risk damaging long-standing relations between Russia and Thailand.

The Russian Embassy reaffirmed that Russia maintains friendly relations and cooperation with both Cambodia and Thailand and supports a peaceful resolution to end the border conflict.
=FRESH NEWS