Russia claims Israel supports neo-Nazis in Ukraine after Lavrov-Hitler flap

The claim comes a day after Israeli leaders lambasted the Russian foreign minister for claiming Hitler had Jewish origins.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a news conference after his talks with representatives of Arab League nations, in Moscow, Russia, April 4, 2022.

(photo credit: ALEXANDER ZEMLIANICHENKO/POOL VIA REUTERS)

ByLAHAV HARKOV, REUTERS

MAY 3, 2022 11:20

Updated: MAY 3, 2022 22:33

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