# Russia closely following situation in Yemen — Kremlin spokesman

https://mins.news/en/item/56606

- TASS, 2026-09-13 13:23 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/russias-foreign-policy/2187027

> Russia will closely monitor Yemen, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, warning that the severely destabilized situation risks a major escalation and should first be stabilized. Fighting between Saudi-backed government forces and Houthi rebels continues, while the Houthis have expanded attacks and ground operations along the Red Sea coast and southwest, seeking to cut approaches to Mokha and move toward areas near Bab al-Mandeb.

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